QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
1. Department: Health, Physical Education, and Dance
2. HE-200: Emergency Medical Technician
3. Prerequisites: A valid CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification. HE110 or equivalent. A
valid SFA (Safety First Aid) certification. HE 106 or equivalent.
4. Hours: 9.5 credits. 7.5 class hours and 4.5 lab hours.
5. Course Description: This course prepares the student for EMT certification. The content and
sequence of the course material is completely mandated by the State of New York Department of
Health, Bureau of Emergency Health Services. A highly detailed course description and
explanation, published by the Bureau of Emergency Health Services is attached.
6. General Education Objectives:
General educational objectives addressed by
this course
Communicate effectively through reading,
writing, listening and speaking.
Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or
problems and evaluate evidence in order to
make informed decision.
Work collaboratively in diverse groups
directed at accomplishing learning objectives.
Employ concepts and methods of the natural
and physical sciences to make informed
judgments.
Briefly describe activities in the course which
help students meet each of these general
education objectives
Students will produce written pre-hospital
care reports from information they gathered
through assessments of mock medical or
trauma patients.
Students will engage in a practical skills
midterm and final exam that will evaluate
their ability to asses and treat patients
suffering from trauma or sudden illness based
on NY state approved protocols.
Students will ride on an ambulance and
observe/assist certified emergency medical
technicians provide pre-hospital care to the
general public.
Students will use their knowledge of
pathophysiology to help them make informed
decisions on the appropriate selection of
interventions to provide proper pre-hospital
patient care.
7. Course Objectives:
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Students will Apply fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the
EMT, medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care
Students will understand the importance of EMS systems, the roles and responsibilities of
EMS personnel, and the importance of patient safety
Students will recognize the importance of research in emergency medical care and utilize
evidence based practice in decision making when appropriate.
Students will use the principles of communicating to achieve a positive relationship with
patients. Students will be able to adjust communication strategies for age, stage of
development, patients with special needs, and differing cultures.
Students will describe medical, legal, and ethical issues as they apply to the emergency
medical technician.
Students will apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology function of all human systems
to the practice of EMS.
Students will use medical terminology in written and oral communication with colleagues
and other health care professionals.
Students will apply knowledge of pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient
assessment and management.
Students will apply knowledge of lifespan development to patient assessment and
management.
Students will apply principles of illness and injury prevention in emergency care.
Students will apply knowledge of medications that an EMT may assist or administer to a
patient during an emergency. Including names, actions, indications, contraindications,
complications, routes of administration, side effects, interactions, and dosages for the
medications administered
Students will apply their knowledge of general anatomy and physiology to patient
assessment and management in order to assure patient airway, adequate mechanical
ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages.
Students will apply scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size up,
primary and secondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment) to guide
emergency management.
Students will provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment
findings for an acutely ill patient. Including neurology, abdominal and gastrointestinal
disorders, immunology, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, psychiatric emergencies,
cardio vascular emergencies, toxicology, respiratory emergencies, hematology, genitourinary disorders, gynecology, non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders, and diseases of
the ear nose and throat.
Students will apply knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology, and management of shock,
respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest, and post resuscitation management.
Students will provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment
findings for an acutely injured patient. Including bleeding, chest trauma, abdominal and
genitourinary trauma, orthopedic trauma, soft tissue trauma, head trauma, facial trauma,
neck trauma, and spinal trauma, nervous system trauma, environmental emergencies, and
multi system traumas.
Students will apply their knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessment
findings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with special
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needs. Including obstetrics, neonatal care, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
Students will demonstrate competency in operational roles and responsibilities to ensure
safe patient, public, and personnel safety.
Students will perform a basic history and physical examination to identify acute
complaints and monitor changes.
Students will communicate clearly in a culturally sensitive manner.
Students will demonstrate professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity,
empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence,
communications, time management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy,
and careful delivery of service.
Students will initiate basic interventions based on assessment findings intended to
mitigate the emergency and provide limited symptom relief while providing access to
definitive care.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will Apply fundamental knowledge of
the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT,
medical/legal and ethical issues to the
provision of emergency care
A. Students will describe the importance
of EMS systems, the roles and
responsibilities of EMS personnel, and
the importance of patient safety
B. Students will describe the importance
of research in emergency medical care
and utilize evidence based practice in
decision making when appropriate.
Students will use the principles of
communicating to achieve a positive
relationship with patients. Students will be
able to adjust communication strategies for
age, stage of development, patients with
special needs, and differing cultures.
A. Students will define and describe
verbal defusing strategies.
B. Students will identify family presence
issues.
C. Students will describe different
interviewing techniques.
Students will describe medical, legal, and
ethical issues as they apply to the emergency
medical technician.
A. Students will define and describe
consent, refusal of care,
confidentiality, advanced directives,
tort and criminal actions, evidence
preservation, and statutory
responsibilities.
Students will apply knowledge of anatomy and
physiology function of all human systems to
A. Students will describe the function
and structure of the cardiovascular
the practice of EMS.
system.
B. Students will describe and define the
function and structure of the
respiratory system.
Students will apply knowledge of medications
that an EMT may assist or administer to a
patient during an emergency. Including
names, actions, indications, contraindications,
complications, routes of administration, side
effects, interactions, and dosages for the
medications administered
A. Students will describe and define
medication safety.
B. Students will identify kinds of
medications used in an emergency.
C. Students will describe and
demonstrate how to assist or
administer medications in an
emergency.
Students will apply their knowledge of general
anatomy and physiology to patient assessment
and management in order to assure patient
airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and
respiration for patients of all ages.
A. Students will describe and demonstrate
an airway assessment.
Students will apply scene information and
patient assessment findings (scene size up,
primary and secondary assessment, patient
history, and reassessment) to guide
emergency management.
A. Students will demonstrate a
comprehensive primary and
secondary assessment
B. Students will demonstrate a
comprehensive patient interview.
Students will provide basic emergency care
and transportation based on assessment
findings for an acutely ill patient. Including
neurology, abdominal and gastrointestinal
disorders, immunology, infectious diseases,
endocrine disorders, psychiatric emergencies,
cardio vascular emergencies, toxicology,
respiratory emergencies, hematology, genitourinary disorders, gynecology, non-traumatic
musculoskeletal disorders, and diseases of the
ear nose and throat.
Students will apply knowledge of the causes,
pathophysiology, and management of shock,
respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or
arrest, and post resuscitation management.
A. Students will use information
gathered from knowledge of
pathophysiology, their patient
assessment to describe the
management of several different types
of medical emergencies.
B. Students will describe factors that may
affect destination decisions.
Students will apply their knowledge of growth,
development, and aging and assessment
findings to provide basic emergency care and
transportation for a patient with special
needs. Including obstetrics, neonatal care,
A. Students will use information
gathered from knowledge of
pathophysiology, their patient
assessment to describe the
management of several different types
B. Students will describe techniques of
assuring a patent airway.
A. Students will demonstrate proficiency
in resuscitation techniques like CPR.
B. Students will describe post
resuscitation management.
pediatrics, and geriatrics.
of traumatic emergencies.
B. Students will define and describe
trauma scoring.
C. Students will identify rapid transport
and destination issues.
8. Topics covered: EMS systems, research, workforce safety and wellness, documentation,
therapeutic communication, medical/legal issues, ethics, anatomy and physiology,
pathophysiology, lifespan development, public health, pharmacology, airway management,
oxygen administration, patient assessment, neurology, abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders,
immunology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, psychiatric emergencies, toxicology, hematology,
non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders, shock and resuscitation, traumatic injuries, vehicle
extrication, hazardous material awareness, mass casualty incidents, and terrorism.
9: Required Reading:
Emergency Care Plus MyBradyLab with Pearson eText
Publication Date: July 21, 2012 | ISBN-10: 0133251942 | ISBN-13: 978-0133251944 |
Edition: 12
New York State Department of Health Statewide Basic Life Support Adult and Pediatric
Treatment Protocols EMT-B and AEMT
Publication Date 11/20/08
BLS for the Healthcare Provider (Student Manual) Publication Date: March 1, 2011 | ISBN10: 1616690399 | ISBN-13: 978-1616690397 | Edition: 1
10. Required Equipment: Blood Pressure Cuff, Penlight, Stethoscope, and a Watch with seconds
hand indicator.
11: Methods of Evaluation: Students will be evaluated by attendance, quizzes, seven written
examinations, practical skills examinations, and a final written and practical examination.
12. Recommended Attire: This class is very practical in nature and requires physical work so
students should dress in appropriate comfortable clothing during laboratory skills sessions. When
on clinical rotations students must wear a white button down or polo shirt, blue or black slacks,
and black shoes or boots.
13. Academic Integrity Policy: According to the College’s Academic Integrity policy, you must avoid
plagiarism, fabrication, cheating, and all forms of academic misconduct. For more information,
consult the College Catalog, as well as this document: http://web.cuny.edu/academics/infocentral/policies/academic-integrity.pdf
Typical consequences for some Academic Integrity violations:
•First offense: A grade of 0% on the assignment. This grade cannot be dropped.
•Second offense: An F in the class and the filing of a report with the Office of Student
Affairs.
14. Accommodations for Disabilities: Any student who feels that he/she may need an
accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your
specific needs. Please contact the office of Services for Students with Disabilities in Science
Building, room 132 (718-631-6257) to coordinate reasonable accommodations for documented
disabilities.