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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-26-2008 |
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EMT104 2008 Summer I – 2011 Summer II |
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8.0 Credit(s) 9.45 Period(s) 9.01 Load Occ |
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Basic
Emergency Medical Technology |
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Techniques
of emergency medical care in accordance with national and state curriculum.
Study of the human body, patient assessment, treatment of medically or
traumatically compromised patients, special hazards, and medical operations.
IV monitoring, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), patient-assisted
medication administration, automated external defibrillators, and
blood-glucose monitoring. Includes participation in two eight-hour clinical
rotations through a local emergency department scheduled during the semester outside
normal class hours. Requires personal pocket mask, stethoscope, pen light,
and trauma scissors. Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years
of age prior to applying to the BLS (Basic Life Support) Training Program per
Arizona Revised Statutes, and must have a current validation in Basic Life
Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer. Minimum ninth grade
level reading proficiency on the Nelson-Denney Examination or appropriate
Reading course placement score. Proof of: TB testing or chest x-ray with a
negative result within 6 months prior to registration; Immunity to rubella
(German measles) and rubeola. |
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Cross-References:
FSC104 |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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EMT104 2008
Summer I – 2011 Summer II |
Basic Emergency Medical Technology |
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Describe the role and scope of duties and practice of the
Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). (I) |
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2.
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Identify the techniques for assessing scene safety and
body substance isolation (BSI). (I) |
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Describe the medical/legal/ethical aspects of Basic
Emergency Medical Technology. (II) |
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Apply techniques to evaluate an unconscious victim. (I,
III) |
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Perform the techniques of initial assessment,
SAMPLE(copyright) ( and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past pertinent history,
Last oral intake; Events leading up to the present illness, including trauma
history, focused history, rapid trauma and medical assessment, focused and
detailed physical examination, vital signs, and ongoing assessment. (III) |
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Identify and care for a patient in need of basic life
support (BL IV) |
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Use mechanical aids for airway, breathing and circulation.
(I, V) |
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Administer oxygen to a patient suffering from respiratory
compromise. VI) |
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Identify and treat a patient in shock. (VII) |
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Identify and treat soft tissue injuries. (VIII) |
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Identify and treat injuries to the head, chest, abdomen,
and genitalia (IX) |
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Stabilize and splint muscular skeletal injuries in extremities.
(X) |
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Summarize and submit a written report about the patient
care observed in a designated clinical facility or vehicular assignment. (X) |
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Identify and treat a patient with injuries to the head,
brain, neck, and spine; acute abdominal disorders; a toxiological
emergency or communicable disease; a pediatric emergency; a behavioral
emergency; an environmental emergency; an emergency related to diabetes; a
respiratory emergency; and gynecologic or obstetrical emergencies. (XI-XIX) |
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Apply techniques used in lifting, moving, or positioning a
patient to minimize discomfort and additional injury. (XX) |
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Apply techniques to extricate a victim from a vehicle.
(XXI) |
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Identify and use equipment assigned to an ambulance/rescue
vehicle. (XXII) |
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Triage and categorize patient care by priorities in a
simulated situation. (XXIII) |
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Respond to a simulated disaster scene and identify management
procedures to follow. (XXIV) |
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Apply techniques of assessment for a patient with
intravenous (IV) fluids. (XXV) |
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Identify and treat infiltration during IV infusions. (XXV)
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Complete final written exams. (I, XXVI) |
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Competencies
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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EMT104 2008
Summer I – 2011 Summer II |
Basic Emergency Medical Technology |
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I. Role and Scope of EMT Duties
A. Duties of the Emergency
Medical Technician 1. Scene safety survey 2. BSI B. Role of the EMT Related
to the Ambulance 1. Positioning the patient 2. Safety techniques during
transport 3. Equipment C. Initial triage of
patients II. Medical-Legal Problems A. The standard of care B. Duty to act C. Consent D. Good Samaritan Law E. Immunities F. Abandonment G. Legal implications in
special patient situations H. Ethics III. Patient Assessment
Techniques A. Types of emergencies B. Initial assessment C. SAMPLE(copyright)
history D. Focused history E. Rapid trauma assessment F. Rapid medical assessment
G. Focused physical exam H. Detailed physical exam I. Baseline vital signs J. Ongoing assessment IV. Basic Life Support A. Respiratory system 1. Respiratory failure 2. Pulmonary resuscitation B. The heart C. Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation 1. One-rescuer CPR 2. CPR techniques for
infants and children 3. Two-rescuer CPR 4. Special considerations during
transfer of patients V. Mechanical Aids to
Airway, Breathing and Circulation A. Airways B. Suction devices C. Ventilation assist
devices VI. Oxygen Therapy A. Importance of
supplemental oxygen B. Hypoxia C. Disadvantages of oxygen
therapy D. Equipment and supplies E. Administering oxygen to
breathing patient F. Administering oxygen to
non-breathing patient VII. Shock A. Defining shock B. Types of shock C. Symptoms and signs of
shock D. Preventing and treating
shock 1. Anaphylactic shock 2. Syncope and near syncopal episodes VIII. Soft Tissue Injuries A. Types B. Soft tissue wound care C. Closed and open wounds D. Emergency care for open
wounds E. Bleeding 1. External bleeding a. Evaluating b. Controlling 2. Internal bleeding a. Significance b. Detecting c. Evaluating d. Controlling IX. Injuries to the Head,
Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia A. The scalp and face 1. Eye 2. Ears 3. Nose 4. Mouth B. Soft tissues of the neck
C. Chest D. Abdomen E. Pelvis and groin X. Injuries to Extremities A. Management of Breaks and
Deformities in the Extremities 1. Assessment and emergency
stabilization 2. HARE(copyright) traction
immobilization device (inventor's last n 3. Long bone bandaging and
splinting B. Spinal Immobilization 1. Kendrick's Extrication
Device (KED (copyright)) 2. Long board spinal
immobilization 3. Pillow and air splints C. Observation and Written
Report XI. Injuries to the Head,
Brain, Neck, and Spine A. Head and brain injuries 1. Soft tissue injuries a. Face b. Scalp 2. Fractures 3. Signs and symptoms of
intracranial bleeding B. Neck and spine injuries 1. Axial skeleton 2. Management of injuries a. Head b. Spine c. Chest XII. Acute Abdominal
Disorders A. Signs and symptoms B. Emergency care XIII. Pediatric Emergencies
A. Pediatrics growth and
development B. Techniques of assessment
and communication C. Injuries common to
children D. The battered child
syndrome E. Medical problems common
to children F. Medical legal issues and
consent XIV. Behavioral Emergencies
A. Psychiatric emergencies B. Aggressive behavior C. Attempted suicide XV. Environmental
Emergencies A. Burns B. Excessive heat C. Excessive cold D. Injuries due to
electricity E. Hazardous materials F. Explosions XVI. Poisons, Use/Abuse of
Illicit Drugs, and Communicable Diseases A. Poisons 1. Types 2. Poison control centers 3. Emergency care for
poisoning B. Snakebite C. Alcohol and drug abuse D. Communicable diseases XVII. Diabetic States A. Diabetic coma and
insulin shock B. Blood glucose monitoring
C. Care of the patient with
a diabetic emergency XVIII. Respiratory
Emergencies A. Types 1. Acute 2. Chronic B. Assessment and treatment
1. Acute respiratory emergencies
2. Chronic respiratory
emergencies XIX. Gynecologic and
Obstetrical Emergencies A. Pregnancy and bodily
changes B. Assessment and treatment
of pregnant patients C. Imminent delivery D. Complicated delivery E. Abnormal, pre-, and
post-delivery emergencies F. Sexually transmitted
diseases (STD) 1. Types a. Viruses, parasites, and
bacteria b. Genital warts c. Chlamydia d. HIV e. Other 2. Methods of transmission 3. Symptoms 4. Treatments 5. Protection XX. Patient Lifting, Moving,
and Positioning A. Basic principles B. Transferring patients C. Kendrick Extrication
Device (KED(copyright)) D. Long spine boards XXI. Vehicle Extrication of
Trapped Victims A. Through the vehicle body
B. Through vehicle doors C. Through vehicle windows XXII. Ambulance/Rescue
Vehicle Equipment A. The ambulance/rescue
vehicle itself B. Basic equipment and
supplies C. Safety and protection
for self, crew, and patient XXIII. Triage Management A. Identification
procedures B. Triage and patient
assessment XXIV. Disaster Management A. Phases of a disaster B. People's reactions C. Impact on EMT personnel D. Disaster scene
operations XXV. IV Fluid Therapy A. Assessment of patient B. Components C. Transportation 1. Allowed by the EMT-Basic
2. Not allowed by the
EMT-Basic D. Infiltration 1. Signs and symptoms 2. Immediate actions XXVI. Exam Preparation and
Final Written Exam A. Preparation for final
testing and certification process B. Final written exam |
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