Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
EMT108 19964-20086	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
Street Survival for EMTs
Principles of response to emergencies in a potentially lethal situation. Emphasis on recognizing and responding to violent emergencies or those that have the potential of becoming violent. Emphasis on scenario-based instruction. Prerequisites: EMT(Emergency medical technology) at any level of certification; prehospital nurse, physician, or physician's assistant who functions in an emergency environment.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
EMT108   19964-20086	Street Survival for EMTs

1.	Describe the techniques of recognizing, approaching, or retreating from a potentially violent situation. (I)
2.	Describe the characteristics and behaviors associated with street gangs. (II)
3.	Identify and recognize the hazards associated with illegal drug operations. (III)
4.	Describe the techniques for diffusing potentially violent situations. (IV)
5.	Identify and recognize occult injuries caused by traditional and non-traditional weapons. (V)
6.	Identify body armor and protective clothing and devices for the EMT that will not hamper ability to render care. (V)
7.	List and describe methods of securing the combatant and violent patient. (VI)
8.	Identify and describe techniques for caring for victims of assault and exposure. (VII)
9.	Identify and describe techniques necessary for preservation of crime scene evidence without compromising patient care. (VII)
10.	Describe survival techniques if ever in a hostage situation. (VIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
EMT108   19964-20086	Street Survival for EMTs

I. The Violent Situation A. Structure and environment B. Victims and bystanders C. Anger, hostility, and threats D. Communications with law enforcement E. Ambush II. Hazardous Situations A. Street gangs 1. Characteristics and behaviors 2. Approach and communications techniques B. Illegal drug labs III. Illegal Drug Operations A. Scope and site B. Employees IV. Diffusing the Violent Situation A. Communications B. Voice modulation and body posture C. Dealing with anger and hostility D. Suicidal persons V. Injury Prevention A. Weapons 1. Traditional 2. Non traditional B. Body armor and protective clothing and devices VI. Securing the Violent Patient A. Restraints B. Techniques C. Assessment and documentation VII. Assault and Exposure A. Preservation of crime scene B. Preservation of evidence VIII. Surviving the Hostage Situation A. Stages of captivity B. Profiles of hostage takers C. Controlling fear D. Negotiations 1. Techniques 2. Stages

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