Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Course Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
EMED 111
Emergency Medical Technician Refresher
Currently Certified as an EMT 1 in the state of
CA and current CPR card for the healthcare
provider
Enrollment in EMED 109
*HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT:
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours By Term
Lab Hours By Term
18
16
8
*Hours By Arrangement
Units
1
Hours per term.
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course allows previously certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) personnel to recertify their license by
completing 24 hours of approved instruction. In addition, students will complete the California mandatory 10psychomotor skills exams outlined on Emergency Medical Skills Association skills competency form. At the
conclusion of the training the student will receive a continuing education certificate worth 24-hours and signed skills
competency form.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient's condition or extent of injuries.
Systematically process assessment findings and develop conclusions to assess requirements for emergency medical care.
Administer appropriate emergency medical care based on assessment of the patient's condition
Describe clearly and concisely pertinent emergency medical information.
Interact effectively with patients, bystanders, public service employees, and healthcare professionals
Understand one's role and responsibility as an EMT in the EMS system.
Assist other Pre-hospital givers in the performance of their duties.
Understand the psychological, sociological, and cultural differences of patients, bystanders, and other members of the EMS team.
Lift, move, position, and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury.
Perform safely and effectively the expectations of being an EMT.
INTENDED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student can apply assessment and diagnosis theory to the evaluation and treatment of medical emergencies.
The student will demonstrate competency of California EMT skills
COURSE CONTENT (Lecture):
Review of the foundations of pre-hospital care.
Review of airway and ventilation management techniques.
Review of patient assessment techniques
Review of medical emergency responses.
Review of trauma emergencies medical responses.
Review of developmental emergencies including pediatric emergencies and geriatric emergencies.
Review of operations including: ambulance operations, gaining access, and major incident response.
COURSE CONTENT (Lab):
Review of required EMT skills
Update on current California EMS guidelines as related to skills
Skills competency practicum
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Online Instruction, Discussion questions, quizzes, reading peer reviewed articles,
Verification of competency of California EMT skills
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
NOTE: To be UC/CSU transferable, the text must be dated within the last 7 years OR a statement of justification for a text beyond the
last 7 years must be included.
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Textbook Reading Level:
Justification Statement:
California Administrative Code Title 22: Division 4: Chapter 9
Instructor developed reader
State of California
2015
12
These materials are the state required reading materials
Lab Manual Title
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
OUTSIDE OF CLASS WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS:
Title 5, section 55002.5 establishes that a range of 48-54 hours of lecture, study, or lab work is required for one unit of credit.
 For each hour of lecture, students should be required to spend an additional two hours of study outside of class to earn one
unit of credit.
Title 5, section 55002(a) 2F establishes coursework should call “for critical thinking and the understanding and application of
concepts determined by the curriculum committee to be at college level.”
 For degree applicable courses: List one example of critical thinking out-of-class assignments
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
1
Student will be required to analyze peer reviewed articles relating to emergency medical care and respond to
discussion questions related to the articles
Weekly Writing Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
Weekly Math Problems (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
0
Lab or Software Application Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
0.5
Students will utilize online videos in D2L to visualize the skills that will be tested in the skills competency exam.
Other Performance Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
0.5
Students will meet to review and practice relevant EMT skills
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
Title 5, section 55002 (a) 2A requires that the grade be based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter.
 For degree applicable courses: Course requires essay writing, or, in courses where the curriculum committee deems
appropriate, problem solving exercises, or skills demonstrations by students.
Title 5, section 55002(a) 2F requires that coursework call for critical thinking and the understanding and application of concepts
determined by the curriculum committee to be at college level.
 For degree applicable courses: List (an) example(s) of methods of evaluation that assess critical thinking.
%
Essay
%
Computation or Non-computational Problem Solving Skills
20
%
Skills Demonstration
20
%
Objective Examinations
60
Other (describe)
%
%
%
GRADING POLICY: (Choose LG, P/NP, or SC)
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Pass / No Pass
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by: Scott Weatherby
Date: 1/30/2015
Revised form 08/14
X
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass