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Longwood University
Dept of HARK
HLTH 260
Emergency Care and First Aid
Fall 2011
Instructor
Mr. Kenneth Ashley, MS, ATC, VATL, EMT-B
315 2100 x 3339 (W)
434 218 2367 (H)
Office Hours:
T,TR 9:15 – 9:30, 10:45-11:00 Other
times by appointment
Blackboard Link:
http://blackboard.longwood.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Emergency care procedures necessary to sustain life and maintain life support until the victims of an accident or
sudden illness are cared for by more qualified medical personnel. Knowledge and skill gained will lead to
certification in Emergency Medical Response and cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the professional level.
COURSE CREDITS: 3 credit hours
REQUIRED MATERIAL:
Schottke, D. (2010). Emergency Medical Responder. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Explain how the EMS system works and how the Emergency Medical Responder's role in the EMS
system differs from a citizen responder's role.
2. Describe steps to assure the well being of the first responder.
3. Identify guidelines to follow to ensure personal safety and the safety of others at an emergency scene.
4. Explain what happens in the body if one or more body systems fail to function.
5. Identify ways in which diseases are transmitted and describe the universal safety precautions to prevent
transmission.
6. Describe when to move a victim in an emergency and the appropriate methods of doing so.
7. Explain and demonstrate how to assess a victim's condition.
8. Recognize breathing emergencies, such as choking, and provide proper care.
9. Identify breathing devices and demonstrate how to use them.
10. Recognize the signs and symptoms of a possible heart attack, and describe how to care for someone who
is experiencing persistent chest pain and/or other signs and symptoms.
11. Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, and demonstrate how to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR).
12. Identify the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and injury, and describe how to control them.
13. Recognize life-threatening bleeding conditions, and demonstrate how to control it.
14. Demonstrate correct use of an automated external defibrillator.
15. Demonstrate correct oxygen administration.
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16. Recognize the signs and symptoms of shock, and describe how to minimize its effects.
17.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of various soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries, and
demonstrate how to care for them.
18.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of medical emergencies; including poisoning, heat and cold
emergencies and stroke, and describe both general and specific care for these medical emergencies.
19. Describe common types of medical and trauma emergencies in infants and children and the necessary
care for each.
20. Explain the role of the first responder in EMS operations.
MAKE UP WORK:
Students who miss an examination or quiz because of an excused absence must complete the assignment on a
date set by the instructor of the course (no later than 3 days after the excused absence). The instructor must be
notified in advance of a planned absence. In cases such as personal illness or family emergencies the instructor
should be notified at the earliest possible moment. Email and office voicemail notification are expected.
Examinations or quizzes missed due to unexcused absences cannot be made up.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
All assignments are due by on the date indicated. When an assignment is due on the day of a class meeting, the
assignment is due by the beginning of class. When an assignment is due on a day that the class does not meet,
the assignment is due through blackboard by the time indicated on Blackboard. Late assignments will not be
accepted.
INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS:
Incomplete assignments are not acceptable and will receive a grade of 0.
TECHNOLOGICAL EXPECTATIONS:
It is expected that students have access to and utilize the course website on Blackboard. Course materials such
as the syllabus, PowerPoint slides, forms, quizzes, and assignments will be posted on Blackboard. It is also
expected that students will check their email and Blackboard on a daily basis. Emails will be sent via
Blackboard in most cases. Students should access Blackboard to determine which email account messages are
being sent to. Students may opt to change their email account within Blackboard. See Longwood Blackboard
Homepage for more information. Students should also note that Longwood University accounts as well as many
other accounts have quota limits. Students are responsible for maintaining email accounts so that quotas are not
exceeded, which causes emails to be undeliverable.
The instructor is not responsible for Blackboard and email technological problems. Students should contact the Help
Desk or an RTA for assistance with these types of issues.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
The following is the Longwood University Attendance Policy, excerpted from the Longwood University
Undergraduate Catalog:
Students are expected to attend all classes. Failure to attend class regularly impairs academic performance. Absences are
disruptive to the educational process for others. This is especially true when absences cause interruptions for clarification of
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material previously covered, failure to assume assigned responsibilities for class presentations, or failure to adjust to changes
in assigned material or due dates.
It is the responsibility of each instructor to give students a copy of his or her attendance policy in the course syllabus.
Instructors may assign a grade of “0” or “F” on work missed because of unexcused absences.
Instructors have the right to lower a student’s course grade, but no more than one letter grade, if the student misses 10 percent
of the scheduled class meeting times for unexcused absences.
Instructors have the right to assign a course grade of “F” when the student has missed a total (excused and unexcused) of 25
percent of the scheduled class meeting times.
Students must assume full responsibility for any loss incurred because of absence, whether excused or unexcused. Instructors
should permit students to make up work when the absence is excused. Excused absences are those resulting from the
student’s participation in a college-sponsored activity, from recognizable emergencies, or from serious illness. Faculty may
require documentation for excused absences in their attendance policy. Student Health Services can provide documentation
only for students hospitalized locally or absent at the direction of Student Health Services personnel.
Important Notes about Attendance:
 HLTH 260 meets 2 times per week for 16 weeks
 Students are expected to attend all classes. Students must also assume full responsibility for any loss
incurred because of absence. Since failure to attend class may impair the educational process as well as
academic performance, university policy allows the instructor to assign a grade of “F” for the course
when a student has missed (excused or unexcused) more than 25% of the class sessions.
 The instructor may also lower a student’s grade by one letter grade if he/she misses 10% of the class
sessions due to unexcused absences. Therefore, 3 percentage points will be deducted from the
student’s final grade for each absence.
 Excused absences: absences resulting from school-sponsored activities, recognizable emergencies, or
from serious illness.
 Documentation (note from healthcare provider) is required for excused absences due to serious illness.
Documentation that is provided after 7 days after the classed missed.
 Instructor retains the right to determine whether an absence is excused or unexcused.
 Athletes MUST submit a travel schedule by Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
Use of mobile phones, pagers and similar communications devices during class is strictly prohibited. Devices
should be turned off and stored away during class. Failure to adhere to this rule can result in the student being
dismissed from class. Attendance policy will be enforced for this action. In addition, using such devices
during test and/or quizzes will result in an “F” for the grade and possible action with the honor board.
HONOR CODE:
All students are expected to uphold the standards and abide by the regulations of the Longwood University
Honor System. All work done for the class must be pledged.
ACCOMMODATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS:
In accordance with University policy, I make every effort to accommodate unique and special needs of students
with respect to speech, hearing, vision, seating, or other disabilities Please notify Disability Support Services as
soon as possible of requested accommodations.
Disability Support Services Contact Information
(434) 395-2391 (V)
711 (TT Relay)
scottss@longwood.edu
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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
In cases of inclement weather, commuter and campus based disabled students will be permitted to make
decisions about whether or not to attend classes without penalty. If the University is open, it is expected that
residence students will attend all classes being held that day. In case of inclement weather, students may access
school closing information via the Longwood Information Line at 464.395.2000, after 6:00 a.m. Longwood also
broadcasts closings on WFLO-AM (870) and WFLO-FM (95.7). If the instructor cannot safely travel to
campus, students will be notified via their Longwood University email address of the class cancellation. It is
safe to assume, if you do not get a message from the instructor, that the class is being held as schedule.
CERTIFICATIONS:
The student will have the opportunity to earn certifications from the Emergency Care and Safety Institute:
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Emergency Response.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer:
The student must obtain at least an 80% on this 40-question exam for certification. This certification is valid for
one year. In addition, the student must demonstrate mastery of skills necessary to perform CPR and AED.
Emergency Response Certification:
The student must obtain at least an 80% or higher must be earned on the final exam. In addition, the student
must have successfully completed all of the skills in the CPR phase of the course as well as those pertaining to
bandaging and splinting.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Grading:
Course Grading
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
Quality Points
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
Grade
C
CD+
D
DF
Quality Points
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
Course Grade per type:
All graded material will be awarded one point per correct answer with one exception. The exception
will be the emergency response assignment will be awarded up to 150 points.
1. Written Exams: There will be three exams during the semester. Each exam will consist of
materials covered in class, videos shown, and assigned reading from the text. A minimum grade of
80% on the final exam and on the CPR/AED written exam is required for certification Emergency
Medical Responder.
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2. Practical Exams: There will be three practical exams during the semester. The purpose of the
practical exam is for students to demonstrate skills learned in class related to CPR, AED, and First
Aid. A list of specific skills will be provided prior to each exam.
3. Quizzes: From time to time, quizzes will be given in class or through Blackboard. Quizzes are
generally 10 questions in length, consisting of both short-answer and multiple-choice. Quizzes
may be announced or unannounced.
4. Emergency Response Assignment: Instructions for this assignment will be posted on Blackboard.
5. Practical Skills: Each student will have ample opportunity to practice each skill during class prior
to testing. However, attendance is critical to the performance factor in developing skills.
6. Appropriate Clothing: Dress for class should consist of comfortable clothing to allow freedom
of movement. T-shirts should be tucked in at all times, and long hair should be pulled back neatly.
Hair clips, dangling earrings, baseball hats, and other ornaments cannot be worn during class this is for your safety.
7. Class Participation: All students are expected to participate in class discussions and to
demonstrate competency in the affective domain by such actions as being prompt, assisting with
equipment, assisting each other, and being self-directed.
COURSE AGENDA
ER = American Red Cross. 2001. Emergency Response. Staywell: Yardley, PA.
CPR/AED = American Red Cross. 2006. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Staywell: Yardley, PA.
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AUGUST
Course Overview & Introduction
Role & Responsibilities of First Responder
Preventing Disease Transmission/BBP
SEPTEMBER
Legal Considerations
Human Body Systems
Moving the Victim
Assessment
Glove removal
EMR
To be read
Before class
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1-person walking assist
2-person walking assist
Pack-strap carry
2-person seat carry
clothes drag
blanket drag
shoulder drag
foot drag
direct lift
extremity lift
direct carry
SAMPLE
DOTS
Vital Signs
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Airway Management
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Breathing Devices
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Administering Oxygen
Cardiac Emergencies/CPR
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OCTOBER
AED
CPR & AED Written Exam - online
CPR & AED Practical Exam
Fall Break
Bleeding & Shock
Specific Injuries
Muscle & Bone Injuries
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Muscle & Bone Injuries
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Other Injuries
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NOVEMBER
Head, Neck, Back Injuries
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Scenario and Skill Review
Practical Exam
Practical Exam
Medical & Behavioral Emergencies
Medical & Behavioral Emergencies
Emergency Response Assignment due
Poisoning
Thanksgiving Break
Special Populations
Exam Review
T/R 8:00 – 9:15;
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Adult rescue breathing
Child rescue breathing
Infant rescue breathing
Conscious/Unconscious Adult Choking
Conscious/Unconscious Child Choking
Conscious/Unconscious Infant Choking
CPR Mask
Bag Valve Mask (2-person)
Administering Oxygen
1-person adult CPR
2-person adult CPR
Child CPR
Infant CPR
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Adult & Child AED
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Care for Open Wound
Care for Major Open Wound
Care for Nose bleed
Care for Wound with Embedded Object
Rigid splint
Sling and binder
Anatomic splint
Soft splint
SAM splint
Vaccum splint
Bandaging head/face injuries
Care for eye injury
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Cervical collar
Spineboarding
o Log roll
o 6-person lift
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Care for Seizure
Care for Stroke
Care for Diabetic Emergency
Care for Heat Illness
Care for Frostbite
Care for Anaphylaxis
Epinephrine Administration
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Pediatric
Geriatric
Pregnancy
DECEMBER
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Putting it all together
Final Exam Online
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The instructor reserves the right to alter the syllabus or schedule in order to benefit the course.
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