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Western Kentucky University
EMT COURSE SYLLABUS
Allied Health - SFTY 271 – Spring 2016
TR 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
South Campus C129 (Classroom)
South Campus C125 (Lab)
INSTRUCTOR’S CONTACT
INFORMATION:
Jonathan B. Blick, JD, AAS-Paramedicine, NREMT-P (Lead EMS Educator)
Office – South Campus, C143; Office Telephone #: (270) 745-5865
WKU Email: Jonathan.Blick@wku.edu
Office Hours: By appointment only
The best way to contact me is email. I will provide my cell number for urgent
messages once clinical internships begin.
PREREQUISITE(S):
Students should have BLS for the Healthcare Provider (CPR for the
Professional Rescuer) prior to enrolling in the course. A CPR class will be
offered during the first couple weeks of class for students needing to meet this
requirement. If students do not have an appropriate CPR certification prior to
class, and the student fails to attend the CPR course offered or another one
prior to the deadline assigned, the student will be required to withdraw from
this course. Only certain CPR courses will sufficiently meet this requirement.
Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain a determination from the
faculty member.
REQUIRED TEXT(S):
Jones & Bartlett Publishing - “Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick
and Injured” 10th edition by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
(AAOS) (ISBN 9781284032840), and its associated workbook (ISBN
9781284045093). Both books may be available in a discount combination
package. Students may use the e-text if he/she wishes to do so. However, a
print version, unused workbook is required for the course. A used textbook
is acceptable if the student so desires. The textbook and workbook are both
available at the University Bookstore.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Training and education is provided through classroom lecture, class/group
discussion (didactic), skill demonstration and practice (lab), and actual patient
care observation in either an emergency room or in a pre-hospital setting
(clinical/field internship). Emphasis is on providing basic knowledge and
skill proficiency in the delivery of emergency care. The course includes basic
life support procedures with evaluation, planning, interventions, and reevaluation in regards to the acutely ill or injured patient. Successful
completion of this course (which includes all state regulatory issues and the
required background check clearance) and successful completion of the
National Registry of EMT written and skills exam will allow you to apply to
the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services for EMT-B certification.
REQUIRED
SUPPLIES/ADDITIONAL
COSTS:
Medical equipment will be provided for the student’s use during the course.
However, a pocket mask with an oxygen inlet port is required, and is
purchased by the student. Likewise, students are required to purchase
appropriate uniforms for use during clinical rotations. Lastly, there are several
other costs associated with this course which will be provided upon
commencement of the course.
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CLASS SCHEDULE:
Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Occasionally, attendance will be required on other days and will be announced
in advance to allow the student to make proper arrangements. The additional
days will be a weekday evening and/or Saturday. Several class sessions will
meet until 10:00 p.m., and will be announced at least a week in advance.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES/GOALS:
Cognitive: At the completion of this course, the student will be able to
demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the clinical
information relative to the role of an entry level Emergency Medical
Technician.
Psychomotor: At the completion of this course, the student will be able to
demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of
an entry level Emergency Medical Technician.
Affective: At the completion of this course, the student will be able to
demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer
expectations for an entry level Emergency Medical Technician.
All objectives for this course are listed at the beginning of each chapter in the
textbook.
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Students are expected to be present, prepared, and to fully participate each and
every class session, as well as extra sessions as assigned. Likewise, students
are expected to be present and engage in clinical sessions as scheduled. The
attendance policy for the course and clinical internship are listed in the Course
Handbook.
GRADING:
Final grades are determined as follows:
ITEM(S)
Exams 1-12 (50 points each)
Final Examination (written)
Quizzes
Workbook and other assignments
Psychomotor (skills) examinations
Affective Evaluation (Group)
Participation
Attendance
Group Presentation
Field Internship hours
Field Internship contacts
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
POINTS POSSIBLE
600
300
200
200
185
25
10
30
25
24
10
1,609
Grading Scale:
A
B
C
D
F
FN
1,441—1,609 points
1,280—1,440 points
1,119—1,279 points
958—1,118 points
Below 958 points
Per WKU Policy
Specific information on examinations and evaluations are listed in the Course
Handbook, which will be covered on the first night of class.
Remember, the professor does not give a grade—the student earns it.
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In compliance with University policy, students with disabilities who require
academic and/or auxiliary accommodations for this course must contact the
Office for Student Disability Services. The phone number for the Office for
Student Disability Services is (270) 745-5004. Please DO NOT request
accommodations directly from the professor or instructor without a letter of
accommodation from the Office for Student Disability Services. Students
seeking certification as an EMT who have physical disabilities that may affect
their performance of job-specific tasks are urged to contact KBEMS and
NREMT for information about whether they may be certified after the course
prior to completing the course.
A didactic, lab/skills, and a clinical internship are all required for this class.
All details of the course are located in the Course Handbook. The handbook
will be reviewed on the first night of class and students will be required to
adhere to the handbook.
This course will cover the following sections, as outlined in detail in your
textbook:
Foundations of Emergency Medical Services; Airway
Management, Respiration, and Artificial Ventilation; Patient Assessment;
Medical Emergencies; Trauma Emergencies; Special Populations; and,
Operations. For a complete list of topics covered, the student should refer to
the textbook. Specific information regarding the manner of instruction for
each topic will be provided throughout the course. The student is wholly
responsible for the information contained in each section of the textbook.
The Course Handbook is posted to Blackboard and will be reviewed on the
first night of class. The Course Handbook is incorporated into this Syllabus
by reference, as if set forth verbatim herein.
STUDENT DISABILITY
SERVICES:
COURSE DETAILS &
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
TOPICS COVERED:
COURSE HANDBOOK
Course schedule follows (subject to change at the discretion of the lead
instructor for the course):
COURSE SCHEDULE
Western Kentucky University
College of Health & Human Services
Department of Allied Health
Emergency Care/Transport (SFTY 271)
EMT Course Schedule – Spring 2016 (Blick)
TR 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
South Campus C129 (Classroom)
South Campus C125 (Lab)
**Subject to Change**
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DATE
01/26/2016
CHAPTERS
DESCRIPTION
Orientation/Introduction
Required paperwork completed
Course overview
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01/28/2016
1
EMS Systems
2
Workforce Safety & Wellness
3
Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
4
Communications & Documentation
NOTES
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EXAM #1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4)
Exam #1 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29th until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 2nd.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
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02/02/2016
5
The Human Body
4
02/04/2016
6
Life Span Development
7
Principles of Pharmacology
8
Patient Assessment
EXAM #2 (Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8)
Exam #2 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5th until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 9th.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
5
02/09/2016
9
Airway Management
6
02/11/2016
10
Shock
11
BLS Resuscitation
SKILLS
Skills lab
EXAM #3 (Chapters 9, 10, and 11)
Exam #3 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 12th until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 16th.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
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02/16/2016
12
Medical Overview
8
02/18/2016
13
Respiratory Emergencies
14
Cardiovascular Emergencies
PAPERWORK
DUE (copies of:
high school
diploma, transcript,
or GED; driver’s
license or permit;
immunization
records/titers; CPR
card; etc.)
**DETAILS TBA**
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EXAM #4 (Chapters 12, 13, and 14)
Exam #4 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 19th until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 23rd.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
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02/23/2016
15
Neurologic Emergencies
10
02/25/2016
16
Gastrointestinal & Urologic Emergencies
17
Endocrine & Hematologic Emergencies
18
Immunologic Emergencies
EXAM #5 (Chapters 15, 16, 17, and 18)
Exam #5 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 26th until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 1st.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
11 03/01/2016
19
Toxicology
Begin 24 hour
20
Psychiatric Emergencies
21
Gynecologic Emergencies
observation time
(minimum 10
patient contacts)
**SUBJECT TO
CHANGE**
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03/03/2016
SKILLS
Skills lab
03/08/2016
Have a safe SPRING BREAK—No class
& restful
break!
03/10/2016
Have a safe SPRING BREAK—No class
& restful
break!
EXAM #6 (Chapters 19, 20, and 21)
Exam #6 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 4th until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,
March 19th.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
13 03/15/2016
22
Trauma Overview
14
03/17/2016
23
Bleeding
24
Soft-Tissue Injuries
DETAILS
TBA
Group presentations – Body Systems
(Details to be announced)
EXAM #7 (Chapters 22, 23, and 24)
Exam #7 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16th until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 22nd.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
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15
16
03/22/2016
03/24/2016
25
Face & Neck Injuries
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Head & Spine Injuries
26 (cont.)
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Head & Spine Injuries (continued)
Chest Injuries
EXAM #8 (Chapters 25, 26, and 27)
Exam #8 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25th until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 29th.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
17 03/29/2016
28
Abdominal & Genitourinary Injuries
18
03/31/2016
29
Orthopaedic Injuries
30
Environmental Emergencies
SKILLS
Skills lab
CERTIFICATE DUE
HIV/AIDS online
course completion due
by this date; copy
certificate for instructor;
See Blackboard for
registration information
EXAM #9 (Chapters 28, 29, and 30)
Exam #9 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 1st until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5th.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
19 04/05/2016
31
Obstetrics & Neonatal Care
20
04/07/2016
32
Lecture
Pediatric Emergencies
Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT)
(Certificate Provided)
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EXAM #10 (Chapters 31 & 32)
Exam #10 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 8th until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
April 12th.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
04/12/2016
SKILLS
Skills lab
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04/14/2016
SKILLS
23
04/19/2016
33
Geriatric Emergencies
24
04/21/2016
34
35
Patients With Special Challenges
Lifting & Moving Patients
36
Transport Operations
Skills lab
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EXAM #11 (Chapters 33, 34, 35, and 36)
Exam #11 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22nd until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
April 26th.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
25 04/26/2016
37
Vehicle Extrication & Special Rescue
38
Incident Management
Special session(s) on air medical and/or
rescue TBA
26
04/28/2016
39
Terrorism Response & Disaster
Management
40
ALS Assist
Appendix A
Medical Terminology
EXAM #12 (Chapters 37, 38, 39, 40, and Appendix A)
Exam #12 will be available from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29th until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
May 3rd.
**DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS**
27 05/03/2016
SKILLS
Skills lab
CERTIFICATE
DUE
Turn in proof of
completion of
FEMA ICS Course
IS-700 available at
http://training.fema
.gov/EMIWeb/IS/i
s700a.asp
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05/05/2016
SKILLS
Skills lab
CERTIFICATE
DUE
Turn in proof of
completion of
FEMA ICS Course
IS-100 available at
http://training.fema
.gov/EMIWeb/IS/I
S100b.asp
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05/10/2016
SKILLS
Skills lab
Final Exam Review
8
30
05/12/2016
FINAL EXAM
Final Exam (In Class)
SKILLS
Skills lab after final exam
Turn in completed
observation time
(minimum 24 hours)
and patient contacts
(minimum 10)
**TIME AND
CONTACTS MUST
BE COMPLETED
BY THIS DATE IN
ORDER TO TAKE
THE FINAL
EXAMINATION
UNLESS
OTHERWISE
APPROVED BY
THE LEAD
INSTRUCTOR**
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05/13/2016
SKILLS
Skills lab (Optional)
Saturday
NREMT
Skills
NREMT Psychomotor (skills) Examination
Additional
Dates TBA
TBA
Scheduled
by Student
Instructions
to be
provided
05/14/2016
8:00 a.m.
until finished
EMT skills practice sessions
and / or
Make-up/extra class sessions
NREMT Written Examination (instructions
for National Registry examination will be
provided)
There may be
required Saturdays
and other weekday
evenings required,
which will be
announced
throughout the
course.