Guiding Syllabus EMT 151 Emergency Medical Technician

Revision Date
Curriculum Committee
Instruction Council
Implementation Date
Name of Originator
Jenny Capelo/Chris Eickmeyer
Review Level
Routine
Grading Basis
Graded
Course ID
089112
Course
EMT 151
Emergency Medical Technician
Credits
13
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.

Prerequisites

Admitted to the EMT Program

Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Course Development Stipend Authorization
NEW Course development, Hybrid
Weekly Student Contact Hours
10
Lecture Hours per Quarter 100 Lab Hours per Quarter 60 Clinical Hours per Quarter None
Total Hours Per Quarter
160
Course Learning Outcomes
No CLO Text Set
Core Topics

 

  1. 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
  2. Initial Assessment
    1. Scene Size-up
    2. Focused History and Physical Exam- Trauma
    3. Focused History and Physical Exam-Medical
    4. Detailed Physical Exam
  3. On-going Assessment
    1. Communication
    2. Documentation
    3. Practical Skills Lab: Patient Assessment
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Operations
    1. Emergency Vehicle Operations
    2. Gaining Access
  7. Comprehensive Finals
    1. Medical
    2. Trauma
Text and Reference Materials

AAOS 11th Edition Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured with Navigate 2 Premier Access and FISDAP Comprehensive Exams Package/Learning Product

Special Equipment, Supplies and/or Materials Required

Navigate 2 Premier Access and FISDAP Comprehensive Exams Package (bundled with AAOS text)

Academic Credit for Prior Learning
None

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