Student Learning Goals
Name: _______________________ Career: EMT
Circle the picture that shows how you feel about each benchmark.
 = Hard,  = So-so,  = Easy
Goal
Before Unit
After Unit
1. I know about emergencies.
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2. I can decide if an area is safe or
unsafe to enter.
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 
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3. I can write reports.
4. I can check airway, breathing,
and circulation.
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 
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5. I can talk to patients.
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6. I can read a job ad.
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7. I can work on a team.
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8. I know about opposites.
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9. I can work on a team.
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Group Work
EMTs respond to emergencies after someone calls 911. Work with your group to think of as
many emergencies as you can in five minutes. Think about different kinds of emergencies.
Then decide which emergencies are illnesses and which ones are injuries.
Medical Emergencies
Crime
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Accidents
Other
Word Bank
Ambulance
uniform
Stretcher
oxygen
Lift
siren
1. EMTs must be strong because they must ____________ patients into the ambulance.
2. One person on the EMT team must drive the _______________________.
3. When there is traffic, the ___________ tells other drivers to pull over and stop.
4. If a patient is not breathing well, they will need _____________.
5. Every EMT wears a similar __________ to work.
6. A patient lies on a __________ in the back of the ambulance.
Word Bank
Ambulance
uniform
Stretcher
oxygen
Lift
siren
1. EMTs must be strong because they must ____________ patients into the ambulance.
2. One person on the EMT team must drive the _______________________.
3. When there is traffic, the ___________ tells other drivers to pull over and stop.
4. If a patient is not breathing well, they will need _____________.
5. Every EMT wears a similar __________ to work.
6. A patient lies on a __________ in the back of the ambulance.
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Word Bank
name
pain
scale
breathe
oxygen
ambulance
hospital
asthma
stretcher
EMT: Hello. My ________ is Jose. What happened?
Patient: I have _______________ and it is hard to ______________________.
EMT: Ok. Don’t worry. I will give you some ____________________.
Patient: Thank you.
EMT: Are you feeling _______________?
Patient: Yes, a little in my chest.
EMT: On a _________ from 1-10, how much does it hurt?
Patient: It feels like 5.
EMT: Ok. I’m going to put you on a ______________________.
Patient: Where will we go?
EMT: First, I will put you in the _________________________. Then, we will go to the
_____________________.
Patient: Thank you.
EMT: You’re welcome.
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A Day in the Life of an EMT
This is Dave. He is an EMT. The letters EMT stand for Emergency Medical Technician.
His job is to help ill or injured people. When there is an emergency, Dave is usually one of the
first people on the scene.
This morning, Dave answered the phone at work and heard about an emergency. A man
was having a heart attack. Dave wrote down the address and hurried to the ambulance. Dave
works with a team of two other EMTs, Hassan and Jorge. They help each other. Today, Dave
drove the ambulance to the address. When they arrived at the apartment, the first thing they did
was to assess the area to make sure it was safe. Then they worked together to determine how
many patients there were. There was only one and he was unconscious. Jorge and Dave
checked the man's ABCs: airway, breathing, and circulation.
The patient was stable. The EMT team put him on a stretcher and put him into the
ambulance. Dave gave him oxygen and continued to monitor his vitals. Jorge drove the
ambulance to the hospital. Hassan called the doctor and gave information about the patient.
When they arrived at the hospital, they all helped take the patient out of the ambulance. Dave
talked to the nurse and told her about the patient. He wrote notes down in his log. Dave needs to
document important details about every patient that he helps.
Dave felt good about helping the patient. Dave likes his job because he can save lives.
Sometimes a patient dies, and Dave feels upset, but he knows that he always tries his best. On
the weekends, Dave makes sure to get some exercise and relax. His job is rewarding, but
stressful, so he needs to take care of himself too.
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1. What do the letters EMT stand for?
2. What is the first thing that an EMT does when they arrive on the scene of an emergency?
3. The patient was having a heart attack. Is a heart attack an illness or an injury?
4. What does Dave need to document about every patient?
5. Why does Dave exercise and relax on the weekends?
6. On this day, there was only one patient. What do you think would happen if there were many
patients at the same time?
7. What is the opposite of conscious?
8. Dave likes his job as an EMT. Do you think you would like to be an EMT? Why or why not?
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Dave needs to document the important things that happened while helping a patient. Look at the
list of things that happened and decide which ones are important and which ones are not. Then
write a report of what happened using only the statements that you decided were important. Try
to put the events in order.
Important
1. We arrived at the apartment at 10:35 a.m.
2. It was a sunny day.
3. The patient was 67 years old.
4. The patient was lying on the ground.
5. The patient was conscious.
6. The apartment was on the second floor.
7. The patient’s temperature was 100 degrees.
8. The patient’s pulse was normal.
9. The patient was having a hard time breathing.
10.The patient was wearing black pants and a red sweater.
11.The patient said he had high blood pressure.
12.The patient said he ate sausage for breakfast.
13.We put the patient into the ambulance.
14.We drove ten blocks to the hospital.
15.We arrived at the hospital at 10:49 a.m.
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Not important
Dave’s Report
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Look at the things that an EMT must do. Put them in order from 1-6.
____Transport the patient to the hospital.
____Decide how many patients there are.
____Make the patient stable.
____Assess the scene to make sure it is safe.
____Look at ABCs.
____Determine the illness or injury.
Making sure the area is safe.
Fire
person with a weapon
tornado
Car crash
smoke
violent dog
Poisonous gas
unstable roof
freezing temperatures
Environmental problems:
Domestic problems:
Chemical problems:
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Multiple Patients
Read about the following patients. Work with your group to decide which patient you would
help first and write a (1) next to their name. Write a (2) next to the patient you would help next.
______Laura is 22 years old. She has a broken arm and a burn on her face. She is awake and
sitting on the ground.
_______Bob is 6 years old. His head is bleeding. He has lost a lot of blood already and he is
unconscious.
_______James is 99 years old. He is having a heart attack and is not breathing.
______Carol is 50 years old and has a scratch on her leg. She is walking around.
______Harold is a six-month-old baby. He has a fever of 105 and is very dehydrated. He is too
sick to move or cry.
Multiple Patients
Read about the following patients. Work with your group to decide which patient you would
help first and write a (1) next to their name. Write a (2) next to the patient you would help next.
______Laura is 22 years old. She has a broken arm and a burn on her face. She is awake and
sitting on the ground.
_______Bob is 6 years old. His head is bleeding. He has lost a lot of blood already and he is
unconscious.
_______James is 99 years old. He is having a heart attack and is not breathing.
______Carol is 50 years old and has a scratch on her leg. She is walking around.
______Harold is a six-month-old baby. He has a fever of 105 and is very dehydrated. He is too
sick to move or cry.
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ABCs
Airway: Can air go in and out of the mouth and nose? Is there something in the way?
Breathing: Look, listen, and feel if the patient is breathing
Circulation: Push on the chest to help the blood to circulate.
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Look at the pictures in the powerpoint. Decide if each one is a safe or unsafe area to enter. If it
is unsafe, what is the problem?
Picture 1:
Picture 2:
Picture 3:
Picture 4:
Picture 5:
Look at the pictures in the powerpoint. Decide if each one is a safe or unsafe area to enter. If it
is unsafe, what is the problem?
Picture 1:
Picture 2:
Picture 3:
Picture 4:
Picture 5:
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Patient Discussion
The following conversation is all mixed up. Look at the sentences and decide what order they
should go in. Write them in the correct order on the next page.
EMT: Ok, Mary, we’re going to put you in the ambulance now and take you to the hospital.
The doctors will help you there.
Patient: I’m Mary.
EMT: What happened, Mary?
Patient: I have high blood pressure.
EMT: I’m going to help you. Do you feel pain in your legs or back?
Patient: Thank you.
EMT: Don’t worry, Mary. You will be ok. Do you have any medical problems?
Patient: I fell on the ice. Now I can’t get up.
EMT: Ok. Do you take any medicine for your high blood pressure?
Patient: Yes, I have a prescription.
EMT: Hello, my name is Paul. What’s your name?
Patient: My back hurts a little, but I can’t feel my legs at all. I’m really scared.
EMT: You’re welcome.
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Write the conversation in the correct order. Then practice the conversation with a partner.
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
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Dialog about CHOKING
Mom:
"Do you want more chicken?"
Son:
"Yes, but I have to eat fast! I'm late"
Mom:
"Ok, here you are. Stop eating so fast. Is this
enough?"
Son:
"Sure!"
Mom:
"Is it good? Is it good? Why don't you tell me?"
Son:
Mom:
"Are you OK? You can't talk?"
Son:
Mom:
"Dad! Call 911! Son is choking!"
Son:
Mom:
"Ok, finger in belly button, push up like J!"
Son:
"Mom, I'm OK now. Chicken was stuck in my throat."
Mom:
"It is OK, son. The EMT team is coming."
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Job Ad: Read the job ad for EMTs and answer the questions.
EMTs wanted! Must have GED or High School diploma.
Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a good driving
record and pass a background check. Bilingual skills a plus,
especially Spanish and Somali. First, second, and third shifts
available. No experience necessary. We will train you! To
apply, please call 543-7829 and make an appointment.
1. What education is required for this job?
2. What does the word “bilingual” mean?
3. What is the work schedule?
4. Do you need experience?
5. How can you apply for this job?
Job Ad: Read the job ad for EMTs and answer the questions.
EMTs wanted! Must have GED or High School diploma. Must be at
least 18 years old. Must have a good driving record and pass a
background check. Bilingual skills a plus, especially Spanish and
Somali. First, second, and third shifts available. No experience
necessary. We will train you! To apply, please call 543-7829 and
make an appointment.
1. What education is required for this job?
2. What does the word “bilingual” mean?
3. What is the work schedule?
4. Do you need experience?
5. How can you apply for this job?
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EMT Dictation
1. Help! It’s an emergency!
2. Please call 911!
3. Here comes the ambulance.
4. The EMT will help the patient.
5. The patient must go to the hospital.
6. The patient is on the stretcher.
7. The siren is very loud.
8. The patient needs oxygen.
9. The EMTs lift the patient.
10. Every EMT wears a uniform.
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Opposites
Some opposites are made by adding a prefix: dis, un, or in. Others are different words. Draw a
line from words in column one to their opposite in column two.
conscious
cold
satisfied
disagree
happy
low
sick
bad
good
healthy
safe
unconscious
agree
independent
young
unsatisfied
married
sad
high
unsafe
hot
single
dependent
old
alive
empty
awake
dead
full
asleep
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Rewrite the sentence using the opposite of the word in bold
1. The patient is very old.
2. The baby is asleep.
3. The patient is unconscious.
4. Her temperature is very high.
5. Everyone is very healthy this month.
6. Do you agree with the doctor?
7. Do you feel happy?
8. The scene was safe for the EMTs to enter.
9. This is a bad hospital.
10.His stomach is full.
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Talking to Patients
Greetings:
Questions:
Information:
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Write a conversation between an EMT and a patient. The patient was in a car accident. Make sure to include a
greeting, some questions, and some information.
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
EMT:
Patient:
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EMT: Change the Verb Tense
Present
Past
Present Continuous
The EMT helps patients
every day.
He drove an ambulance
yesterday.
EMTs always wear
uniforms.
The EMT is giving
oxygen.
She lifted the patient onto
the stretcher.
They are giving medicine.
We work together as a
team.
The EMT is speaking to
the nurse.
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An EMT must be able to ... Fill in the boxes with examples of job duties for each subject
Write
Speak
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Read
Listen
EMT Review Discussion Questions
1.
2.
3.
4.
What vehicle does an EMT drive? Why do they need a special vehicle?
What does ABC mean? Why is it important to do?
What skills does an EMT need to have?
What is the first thing an EMT needs to do when they arrive at the scene of an
emergency? Why is this the first thing?
5. Do you want to be an EMT? Why or why not?
EMT Review Discussion Questions
1.
2.
3.
4.
What vehicle does an EMT drive? Why do they need a special vehicle?
What does ABC mean? Why is it important to do?
What skills does an EMT need to have?
What is the first thing an EMT needs to do when they arrive at the scene of an
emergency? Why is this the first thing?
5. Do you want to be an EMT? Why or why not?
EMT Review Discussion Questions
1.
2.
3.
4.
What vehicle does an EMT drive? Why do they need a special vehicle?
What does ABC mean? Why is it important to do?
What skills does an EMT need to have?
What is the first thing an EMT needs to do when they arrive at the scene of an
emergency? Why is this the first thing?
5. Do you want to be an EMT? Why or why not?
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EMT Test Questions
1. Is your patient in a safe or unsafe area? Explain.
2. What is your patient's problem?
3. Does your patient have an illness or an injury?
4. What does ABC stand for?
5. What is the opposite of conscious?
6. Write a sentence using the word "ambulance."
7. What are some things that EMTs need to READ at their job?
8. How many patients do you have?
9. How old is your patient?
10. Write a report on the lines below with the important information from your reading.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Patient One
Rosa is 51 years old. She fell in her kitchen and hit her head. She is lying on the floor and her head is bleeding. Her
apartment is warm and safe. Her neighbor called 911. Rosa is awake. It is 10:30 when the EMTs arrive. They ask Rosa
some questions. Rosa answers some questions, but seems confused. She is bleeding a lot. The EMTs put her on a
stretcher. They put her into the ambulance. They call the nurse and give information. They arrive at the hospital at
10:42.
Patient Two
Harry is 16 years old. He fell off his bike and broke his leg. He is lying in the middle of a busy street with many cars. He is
awake and screaming. The EMTs arrive at 7:15. They wait for the police to stop the cars and then help Harry move to a
safe place. They ask Harry some questions. Harry says he drank some alcohol before riding his bike. He felt dizzy before
he fell off his bike. The EMTs put Harry in the ambulance. They call Harry's parents to tell them that Harry is hurt. Then
they drive to the hospital. They arrive at the hospital at 7:29.
Patient Three
Susan is 92 years old. She had a stroke while shopping in the supermarket. She is lying on the floor in the vegetable aisle.
She is not awake. The EMTs arrive at 4:30. They test Susan's airway, breathing, and circulation. She is breathing ok, but
her heart is not working well. Susan's skin is very light. She is wearing a bracelet that says she has diabetes. The EMTs
give her oxygen. They put her in the ambulance. The EMTs call the doctor. They arrive at the hospital at 4:42.
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Susan is 92 years old. She had a stroke while shopping in the supermarket.
Her smile is not the same on both sides, and she can't repeat sentence. She is
lying on the floor in the vegetable aisle. She is conscious. The cashier calls 911 at
4:22. He tells store location, name and age of Susan. He is told to check for
bleeding from fall. He is told to check if she is breathing. He looks for any injury
when she fell on floor after stroke. There is no injury. He can see her breathing. He
tells her he called 911, lifts her head and puts pillow under head, then he sits next
to her and waits for EMTs to arrive.
The EMTs arrive at 4:28. They check Susan's airway, breathing, and
circulation. She is breathing normally, but her heart is beating slowly. The EMTs
give her oxygen. They put her on a stretcher, then in the ambulance. The EMTs
write the vital signs in the Patient Log. The EMTs call the doctor. They arrive at the
hospital at 4:39.
1) Is this area SAFE or UNSAFE?
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2) Is this patient awake or not?
3) How old is this patient? How does the cashier know?
4) Was this an accident, illness, or injury?
5) How many minutes did it take for EMTs to get to supermarket?
6) Where do they write the pulse and respirations of patient?
7) How do they move her from floor to ambulance?
8) Who checks Susan for stroke?
9) What is one thing the cashier did wrong?
10) What is one SKILL the EMTs used?
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