Contra Costa College
Course Outline
EMED 11
Emergency Medical Technician Recertification
Number of Weeks: 18
Lecture Hours:
.66
Lab Hours:
1
Units: 1
Priority given to EMT Is needing recertification.
COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course covers home and street pre-hospital and first responder level care, basic anatomy,
physiology, medical terminology and problem-solving techniques. The student gets a well-rounded
perspective about the kinds of emergency problems that need attention prior to EMT response.
Student needs to have current CPR Basic Life Support Certification (BLS-C) or equivalent prior to
entering this course. Grade of “C” or better required to pass this course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to.......
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Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient's condition or extent of injuries.
2.
To systematically process assessment findings and develop conclusions to assess
requirements for emergency medical care.
3.
Administer appropriate emergency medical care based on assessment of the patient's
condition.
4.
Describe clearly and concisely pertinent emergency medical information.
5.
To interact effectively with patients, bystanders, public service employees, and healthcare
professionals.
6.
To understand one's role and responsibility as an EMT in the EMS system.
7.
To assist other Pre-hospital givers in the performance of their duties.
8.
To understand the psychological, sociological, and cultural differences of patients, bystanders,
and other members of the EMS team.
9.
Lift, move, position, and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent
further injury.
10.
To perform safely and effectively the expectations of being an EMT.
COURSE CONTENT
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Review of the foundation of pre-hospital care
Review of airway and ventilation management techniques
Review of patient assessment techniques
Review of medial emergency responses
Review of trauma emergency medical responses
Review of developmental emergencies
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Course Outline Continued Page 2
Review of operations policies and best practices.
LAB CONTENT
1.
EMT skills practicum
METHODS of INSTRUCTION
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Lecture/demonstration and discussion.
Films-videos
Guest speakers from the field.
Required reading assignments.
Skills practicum
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Edition/Date/Publisher:
Basic EMT
Walraven
6th, 2006, Pearson
EVALUATION of STUDENT PROGRESS
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2.
Quizzes
Skills competency demonstration
GRADING POLICY
Pass/No Pass
Students must score a C/70% in this course to achieve the recertification.
Prepared by: Michael J. Frith, MS, EMT-P
Date: 8/07/2007