EMS Course Information

 

Description

Instructors: Christina Lynch and Deimantas Paulikas
Length of Course 1 year

Students who enroll in the emergency medical technician program must have successfully completed the first year of Fire Science or Introduction to Health Professions with an 80%/B or better or have completed three years of science with a ‘B’ or better.  The year will focus on preparing students for the multiple career areas related to the Fire Service/Health Care fields.  Students will focus on the care, handling, and extrication of the critically ill and injured.  Topics will include airway management, patient assessment, vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, lifting and moving patients, documentation, communication, pharmacology and cardiac emergencies.  A heavy emphasis will be put on medical terminology. If program is approved by IDPH, the EMT-B programs requires students spend sixteen hours off-campus in a hospital emergency room and twenty-four hours of ambulance ride-time in addition to the classroom. If program is approved by IDPH, students whom successfully complete the course may take the EMT-Basic exam. Dual Credit available through College of DuPage with compliance with department requirements including COMPASS placement or an ACT composite of 20: FIRE2271 (10 credit hours). Estimated cost of participation is $100. If program is approved by IDPH, the student will need additional $20 for the State Exam.  Guidance Notes: 30% of time in lab.  Heavy emphasis on medical terminology and human anatomy. Certifications may include: American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR and EMT-B License

Philosophy

Grading Scale:

90 – 100 = A
80 –   90 = B
70 –   80 = C
60 –   60 = D
Certain requirements must be met to challenge the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic State Exam. Please refer to the EMT Policies and Procedures for the specifics.

 Grading Policy:

Chapter Exams 40%
Chapter Assignments 20%    
Practical Test 10%
Final 30%

 Instructional Materials:

EMT-B-Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Tenth Edition.

Online companion sites:

    
        Emergency Medical Technician: https://www.jblearning.com

Contacting the Instructor:
Christina Lynch
clynch@wilcoacc.org
Phone: 815-838-6941 ext. 1037

 Deimantas Paulikas                                                                                                                 dpaulikas@wilcoacc.org                                                                                                           Phone: 815-838-6941 ext. 1037

 

Goals

To provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes consistent with the expectations of the public, and the profession. Students will be prepared to challenge the Illinois Department of Public Health State Exam. Thus will provide them with the certification necessary to pursue employment in multiple health care fields.

 

Projects

 Students will meet the requirements establish by the Illinois Department of Public Health utilizing the National Standard Curriculum. Students will also spend sixteen hours off-campus in a hospital emergency room and a minimum of eight hours of ambulance ride-time in addition to the classroom.

Knowledge and Skills in these Academic areas:

Mathematics

• add, subtract, multiply, & divide positive and negative numbers, fractions, and decimals
• only single operation problems must be solved

Reading

• read and comprehend at technical level understand and follow complex policies, procedures, and directions
• utilize higher level thinking skills to transfer information and solve problems
• transfer previous knowledge to text
• identify implied details

Writing

• note taking essential
• clear succinct sentence structure

Skills and Abilities in:

Reasoning and Problem Solving

• analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses
• judge the costs and benefits of a possible action
• identify problems and review information
• analyze options and apply solutions
• notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• follow guidelines to arrange objects or actions in a certain order
• make sense of information that seems without meaning or organization
• use reasoning to discover answers to problems

Managing Oneself, People, Time, and Things

• check how well they are learning or doing something
• go back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information without becoming confused
• obtain need equipment, facilities, and materials and oversee their use
• look for ways to help people
• use several methods to learn and teach new things

Working with People

• change behavior in relation to others’ actions
• teach others how to operate computers

Working with Things

• test and inspect products or service
• evaluate quality or performance
• install programs and equipment so that they meet specifications
• determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job
• determine the causes of technical problems and find solutions for them
• maintain equipment on a routine basis, determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• analyze needs and requirements when designing products
• assess alternatives

Perceiving and Visualizing

• identify a pattern that is hidden in distracting material
• imagine how something will look if its manipulated

 

Handouts:

 

Chapter 2 PPT

Chapter 3 PPT

Chapter 4 PPT

Chapter 5 PPT

Chapter 6 PPT

Chapter 7 PPT

Chapter 8 PPT

Chapter 9 PPT

Chapter 10 PPT

Chapter 11 PPT

Chapter 12 PPT

Chapter 13 PPT

Chapter 14 PPT

Chapter 15 PPT

Chapter 16 PPT

Chapter 17 PPT

Chapter 18 PPT

Chapter 19 PPT

Chapter 20 PPT

Chapter 21 PPT

Chapter 22 PPT

Chapter 23 PPT

Chapter 24 PPT part 1

Chapter 24 PPT part 2

Chapter 25 PPT

Chapter 26 PPT

Chapter 27 PPT

Chapter 28 PPT

Chapter 29 PPT

Chapter 30 PPT

Chapter 31 PPT

Chapter 32 PPT

Chapter 33 PPT

Chapter 34 PPT

Chapter 35 PPT

Chapter 36 PPT part 1

Chapter 36 PPT part 2

Chapter 37 PPT

Chapter 38 PPT

Chapter 39 PPT

Forms:

ER Clinical Form

Ride Time Eval Sheet

Patient Evaluation Form ER

Syllabus with COD for dual credit

Course Description:
Course includes emergency care skills, including management of bleeding, fractures, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest and emergency childbirth. Also addresses patient assessment skills and the use and maintenance of common emergency equipment. Completion of this course with a grade of B or better qualifies students to sit for the state or national exam.
Repeatable for credit: No
Pre-Enrollment Criteria:
Student must: a) be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent by the end of the course, b) pass the Writing Placement Test Score-Category One, and c) pass the Reading Placement Test with a Category One (1) score or
 

Prerequisite: FIRE 2283 Emergency Medical Responder with a grade of "B" or better, or equivalent
 

Instructor Information

Name:  Christina Lynch & Deimantas Paulikas
Office Location: Wilco Area Career Center	E-Mail Address: clynch@wilcoacc.org                             dpaulikas@wilcoacc.org
Contact Telephone: 815-838-6941	Google Classroom

 

Office Hours

 

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Saturday:

Sunday:

7:30am- 3:00pm

7:30am- 3:00pm

7:30am- 3:00pm

7:30am- 3:00pm

7:30am- 3:00pm

N/A

N/A

 

A. General Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to do the following:

1. Identify the overall role and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician
2. Identify possible reactions when faced with trauma, illness, death, and dying
3. Define the following: scope of practice, advance directives, do not resuscitate (DNR), duty to act, and patient confidentiality
4. Identify topographical terms and the anatomy/functions of major body systems
5. Identify vital signs, breathing rates, skin color, and temperature
6. Demonstrate the lifting and moving of patients
7. Describe common hazards found at a scene and the potential harm to rescuers and patients
8. Demonstrate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
9. Demonstrate techniques for assessing patients
10. Demonstrate airway maintenance techniques
11. Demonstrate an organized, concise radio transmission to a receiving facility
12. Demonstrate steps for assisting patients with self administration of medications
13. Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
14. Demonstrate emergency medical care for diabetic patients in an altered mental state
15. Describe the emergency medical care of a patient with an allergic reaction
16. Demonstrate emergency medical care for a patient with a possible overdose
17. Demonstrate care of a patient with a gynecological emergency
18. Describe signs and symptoms of shock
19. Demonstrate spinal immobilization
20. List the phases of an ambulance call
21. Demonstrate how to maintain an airway by means of orotracheal intubation

 B. Topical Outline:

1. Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
2. Workforce safety and wellness of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) including protection against infectious diseases and stress management
3. Medical, legal and ethical issues of emergency care
4. Human anatomy and physiology as it relates to the provision of care in EMS
5. Vital signs 
6. Roles and responsibilities of the EMT when lifting and moving patients
7. Therapeutic communication and documentation in patient care
8. Evaluation of the emergency scene for the insurance of personal and patient safety
9. Patient assessment for medical and trauma patients
10. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
11. Principles of pharmacology and emergency medication
12. Airway management and respiratory pathophysiology, including advanced airway techniques and endotracheal intubation
13. Endocrine disorders and the management of diabetic patients
14. Hypersensitivity disorders and treatment of the anaphylactic reactions
15. Environmental emergencies and the treatment of heat and cold injuries
16. Gynecological emergencies, including obstetrics and neonatal care
17. Soft tissue injuries
18. Treatment of shock
19. Injuries to the head, neck, and spine
20. Pediatric emergencies
21. Patients with special needs
22. Ambulance operations
23. Incident management
24. Response to terrorism

Course Materials Required Text:

Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured 11ed. 

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 978-1-284-10690-9

Course Methods of Instruction

Instructional methods may include (but are not limited to):

• Lecture, audio-visual presentations, class pronunciation drills, interactive whiteboard exercises
• Authentic healthcare/science lab activities in which students apply knowledge of medical terms as they apply to Emergency Medical Care and EMS careers
• Computer-based instruction & interactive internet activities, cooperative learning activities
• Individual & group workbook, worksheets, case studies and other print assignments
• Projects/presentations, word association activities (including drawing/illustration)

 

Supplemental Materials May Include:

• Workbook Emergency Care and transportation of the Sick and Injured 11^th ed.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR
• Internet resources as per instructor

Methods of Evaluating Students:

Evaluation may include (but is not limited to):

• Final 05/10/2018 during assigned session
• Weekly quizzes/ Unit assessments (verbal/oral, computer-based, and/or written with multiple question formats)
• Projects (i.e. research; oral presentations; papers)
• Case study interpretation/analysis
• Participation in lab activities in which knowledge of EMS is applied
• Workbook exercises, online practice exercises
• Professionalism (Appearance, Demeanor, Reliability, Competence, Ethics, Communication, Documentation, Accountability)

Student who fail to complete essential assignments (or a minimum of 80%) or who are unable to maintain attendance at 80% of course content days will be withdrawn following the college protocols.

 

Final course grade will be computed as follows: Grade Percentage A = 90% & above B = 80 - 89% C = 70 - 79% D = 60- 69% F = Less than 60% S = Not applicable I = Not applicable

Grading Policy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Absences/Tardiness

It is the responsibility of the student to attend class on time on a regular basis. Loss of professionalism points will be incurred for absence or tardiness. If absence is unexcused student will not be allowed to make up the assignment and will be given a zero for any work from that day, including tests and/or quizzes. Legitimate absences include illness and death in immediate family. Please notify me per email with specifics as they occur and I will respond with work if absence deemed excused. If no email received absence will be considered unexcused. Complete guidelines on the Wilco attendance policy can be found in the Wilco handbook.

Make-up Missing Exams/Assignment Policy

It is the responsibility of the student to obtain notes and assignments missed due to absence.  One (1) day grace per absent day is allowed for excused absence.  Otherwise acceptance of late work is at the discretion of the instructor and, if accepted, earns a maximum of grade earned minus ten points for lateness.

Academic Honesty

Students are expected to refrain from academic dishonesty in all forms, including but not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, furnishing false information, abuse of academic materials, and misconduct during a testing situation, facilitating academic dishonesty, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive. All work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the student’s individual thoughts, research and self-expression.

 

Student Withdrawal Procedures
	The student may withdraw from a course by contacting the instructor up to the eighth calendar day following the midterm date in any term (or the equivalent in any session of non-standard length) and receive a grade of "W." If student chooses to withdraw from the course prior to the midterm no indication of the course will appear on their transcript.
Administrative/Instructor Withdrawal Procedures
	Students not actively pursuing the completion of course objectives or with incomplete essential assignments or with grade average of “D” (below 70%) may be withdrawn from the class by the instructor up until the midterm. No indication of the course will occur on the student’s transcript   If withdrawal occurs after mid-term, student will receive grade of “W”.

Incomplete Policy  

No incompletes will be given for this dual credit course.  Student who do not complete required assignments within the relevant grading periods will be given a mark of Withdraw or Fail.

Classroom Policies/Standards of Conduct
	Students will follow the standards set for Wilco students as per the Wilco school handbook.
Attendance Policies
	Attendance at Wilco is viewed as preparation for the workplace. Excessive absence in the workforce is a major reason for dismissal. Students are evaluated on participation in their programs which requires regular attendance. Wilco will send a warning letter home to notify students and parents that five days of school have been missed. After the tenth absence, a parent conference may be required with an attendance contract being issued. Continued absences may result in the student being dropped from Wilco, and the student receiving a failing grade. The only absences not included in the policy are those covered by a doctor’s note, court document, or notification/verification of a death in the family. · Excused absence: Students may make up work for credit but will have one day for every day absent from class plus one day to submit it. · Unexcused absence: No credit for course work missed. · Tardy to class: If a student is not in class by the late/second bell, the student will be considered tardy. The teacher will notify administration with a possible detention issued. · School events: Students may be required to attend assemblies, field trips, and meetings at their home schools. Absence due to a school event is not factored into their Wilco absences. · Suspensions: Students who are not in school because of disciplinary action may submit work in accordance with the excused absence policy.
Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty
	(See COD catalog, Course-Related Academic Integrity, Board Policy 5050 and Board Procedure 5715.)
	Academic dishonesty is prohibited. Disciplinary action will be pursued in all instances in which it is determined that academic dishonesty has occurred. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to
	1.	Assignment of a failing grade for a test, examination or assignment.
	2.	Assignment of a failing grade for a course.
	3.	Student disciplinary sanction under Board Procedure #5715, Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Work Return

Complete and incomplete work such as projects and homework shall be returned to students on a weekly basis. All quizzes, tests and exams are property of the instructor. Any student with an assignment returned for a failing or incomplete grade will be provided the opportunity for it to be redone. A new grade will be assigned based on the policy of loss of ten points as consistent with the late policy.