EMT 151: Emergency Medical Technician

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Class Program

Emergency Medical Technician

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089112

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Learn the roles and responsibilities of the emergency medical technician according to National EMS Education standards and requirements. Develop skills in patient evaluation and other emergency medical procedures. Upon successful completion, students are eligible for National Registry Exam to qualify for state certification after meeting the Washington state requirement of employment.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Admitted to the EMT Program

Course Learning Outcomes

Perform a basic history and physical examination to identify acute complaints and monitor changes

Identify the actual and potential complaints of emergency medical patients

Communicates with patients in a culturally sensitive manner

Safely and effectively performs all psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model and State Scope of Practice at the EMT level

Demonstrates professional behavior related to integrity, empathy, self-motivation, communications, time-management, teamwork, patient advocacy and careful delivery of service

Initiates basic interventions based on assessment findings intended to mitigate the emergency and provide limited symptom relief while providing access to definitive care

Reports and documents assessment data and interventions

Core Topics

Introduction to Emergency Care
1. Well-being of the EMT-basic
2. Medical/Legal Ethical Issues
3. The Human Body
4. Baseline Vital signs and Sample History
5. Lifting and Moving Patients
6. Airway
7. Practical Skills Lab – Airway
Initial Assessment
1. Scene Size-up
2. Focused History and Physical Exam- Trauma
3. Focused History and Physical Exam-Medical
4. Detailed Physical Exam
On-going Assessment
1. Communication
2. Documentation
3. Practical Skills Lab: Patient Assessment
Medical/Behavioral Emergencies I
1. General Pharmacology
2. Respiratory Emergencies
3. Cardiovascular Emergencies
4. Diabetes/Altered Mental State
5. Allergies
6. Poisoning/Overdose
7. Environmental Emergencies
8. Behavioral Emergencies
9. Obstetrics/Gynecology
10. Practical Skills lab: Medical/Behavioral Emergencies
Medical/Behavioral Emergencies II
1. Bleeding and Shock
2. Soft Tissue Injuries
3. Musculoskeletal Care
4. Injuries to the Head, Spine, Chest and Abdomen
5. Practical Skills Lab: Trauma
6. Infants and Children
7. Practical Skills Lab: Infants and Children
Operations
1. Emergency Vehicle Operations
2. Gaining Access
Comprehensive Finals
1. Medical
2. Trauma