Houston Community College
Emergency Medical Services Training Programs
Fall 2015
Catalog Description:
Prerequisite:
EMSP 1338 Introduction to Advanced Practice (Credit 3 semester
hours Lecture 2 Lab 3)
EMSP 1160 + National Registry EMT Certification (and TDSHS if available)
Documentation of 12th Grade Reading Level or ASSET or Compass Reading level, HS
transcripts or copy of diploma or GED scores, CPR Completion: (AHA - Health Care
Provider, ARC - Professional Rescuer), all Immunizations, background check, drug
screen, physical exam are required for admission to the HCCS EMSP
NREMT-Basic Certification Card
The student will need to have taken NR EMT-Basic certification test by the start of EMSP 1355 (Trauma
Course).
Texas DSHS – Basic Certification Card
Student will have to show proof of payment to TDSHS for certification application and
fingerprinting by the end of week one of EMSP 1338.
 If this is not accomplished the student’s affective grade will be lowered each class day as
he or she is not coming to class prepared.
Student is required to have a TDSHS – Basic certification card to start EMSP 1263.
Credit by exam
Students that did EMT-Basic training at a site other than a college will have to pay for and obtain SCH
credit for said coursework by taking and passing an EMT-Basic final exam prior to moving on to the
clinical course EMSP 1263. This will be done prior to the end of 1356.This has to be done so the student
can be counted as an AEMT Certificate Completer by the Coordinating board. Lead instructor will be the
person to set this up. Paperwork will be delivered to the system once the student begins EMSP 1263.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – CPR card / completed immunizations / full background documents / HS
diploma or GED / Physical exam / Tetanus / TB skin test / 10-panel drug
screen (all items that were owed by end of week 1 from check-off sheet)
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Student will have the above documents completed and turned in to instructor by the end
of week 2 of class – date will be given by the instructor.
If not compliant on said date student will not be allowed to continue to sit in class until
this has been accomplished.
Student can only miss 10% of the class – once time is exceeded the student will be
dropped from the program.
Program Learning Outcomes:
 Describe the A & P of the Cardiovascular & Respiratory systems
 Interprets normal and abnormal acid / base; fluid / electrolyte balances
 Practices interpersonal and team work skills
Course Description: This is the first step in a chain of courses that leads to paramedic certification.
This course builds on the students’ previous EMT-B training. This course teaches trauma management,
advanced airway procedures, and circulatory management procedures. Many students choose to exit at
this point to get more experience prior to attending paramedic training.
Purpose and Rationale: This prehospital training course provides lectures and laboratory practice for
the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to advance his/her training to the EMT-Paramedic level. The
training includes instruction on advanced airway, and shock management techniques. This course along
with the co-requisite EMSP 1263 provides classroom experience for the management of patients in shock
or experiencing a compromised airway. This training program is usually the first step in acquiring the
Paramedic certification. Students may delay enrollment in the paramedic training to obtain additional
field experience prior to attempting the Paramedic certification level.
SCANS Competencies and Foundations:
Information: Acquires and uses information.
 C6 Organizes and maintains information.
 C7 Interprets and communicates information.
 C8 Uses computers to process information.
Interpersonal: Works with others.
 C9 Participates as a member of a team: Contributes to group effort.
 C12 Exercises Leadership: Communicates ideas to justify position, persuades and convinces
others, responsibly challenges existing procedures and policies.
Technology: Works with a variety of technologies.
 C20 Maintains and Troubleshoots Equipment: Prevents, identifies, or solves problems with
equipment, including computers and other technologies.
Thinking Skills: Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes, knows how to learn,
and reasons.
 F9 Problem Solving: Recognizes problems and devises and implements plan of action.
Personal Qualities: Displays responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and
honesty.
 F13 Responsibility: Exerts a high level of effort and perseveres towards goal attainment.
Course Textbooks:
Required Texts:
Recommended:
Nancy Caroline Emergency Care in the Streets Book and Workbook 7th edition
JB Test Prep: Paramedic Success and / or www.emt-national-training.com
EMSP 1263: Intermediate Clinical/Ambulance Assignments:
Students with <75% grade average in EMSP 1338, 1356, and 1355 will not be assigned clinical rotations.
EMS students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all EMS courses to be eligible for enrollment for future courses.
Students must attend the clinical orientation and show proof of registration at the Orientation. Student
must attend the orientation in full EMS uniform with stethoscope and goggles.
Clinical/Field training will be provided to the student based on availability. Students are expected to
attend and successfully complete all scheduled clinical assignments. Immunization records must be
current throughout the program, and will be maintained in the student file. Students will not be permitted
in the clinical setting if immunization records are delinquent. All clinical scheduling will be done through
the HCCS EMS office. Any rotations attended without the permission of the HCCS EMS Clinical
Coordinator will not be accepted. Preceptor evaluation and specific clinical grading will be reviewed at
the clinical orientation. Students not attending the clinical orientation will not be permitted in the clinical
setting. If a student does not go to an assigned clinical rotation and / or leaves the clinical site prior to
completion of the rotation and does not contact the clinical coordinator he / she will be considered Absent
without Leave (AWOL) and may be dismissed from the program immediately pending Lead instructor and
Program Director decision
Attendance Policy:
Class Attendance: All lecture classes, labs, and clinical require mandatory attendance. Class/Lab
attendance is checked daily. If a student misses more than 10% of the didactic course the student will be
failed for excessive absences (time will count hour for hour). If time missed is due to medical illness the
department will require a signed physician clearance to reenter the program.
Texas Department of State Health Services requires all students meet / attend and complete all class /
clinical hours to be considered complete in the program. If the student is absent or tardy they MUST
contact their lead EMS Instructor prior to the start of class or clinical. Any student that is Absence Without
Leave (AWOL) may be dismissed from the program immediately pending Lead instructor and Department
chair decision.
Missed class time:
When any time is missed the student will do the following to allow for continuance in the program: (this
will not serve as “make-up” time – time missed is time missed.)
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If the student misses class time he / she will be required to completely define, differentiate,
describe, explain, etc. the core cognitive objectives assigned by the instructor over the
information missed. The objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter of the required
textbook.
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Work will be turned into the instructor the next date class meets.
Tardiness (classroom):
Tardy will be defined as missing less than 15 minutes of class. After 15 minutes the doors to the
classroom will be locked and the student will not join the class until the instructor gives the class a break.
Three (3) tardies will count as 2 hours missed from the program and will be considered “chonic” tardiness.
The student may be dismissed from the program pending the Lead instructor and Department chair
decision.
Skills Lab missed time:
When any time is missed the student will do the following to allow for continuance in the program: (this
will not serve as “make-up” time – time missed is time missed.)
The HCC Lead instructor will have an HCC skills instructor contact the student. The skills instructor will
set a time / date / location to meet with the student so the skills practice can occur (within a week of the
time missed). The student will pay the instructor at a rate of $30.00 per hour.
Tardiness (skills lab):
Tardy will be defined as missing less than 15 minutes of class. If the student misses more that 15 minutes
of skills lab the student will be required to meet with an HCC skills instructor for a one (1) hour session.
The HCC Lead instructor will have an HCC skills instructor contact the student. The skills instructor will
set a time / date / location to meet with the student so the skills practice can occur (within a week of the
time missed). The student will pay the instructor at a rate of $30.00 per hour.
Code of Conduct violations:
If the Code of Conduct is violated the student will be dismissed from class (refer to the Missed class
time policy on how time missed will be handled and the students Affective grade will decrease). Any HCC
instructor or Clinical Affiliate is / are eligible to enforce the components of the Code and the student will
abide by the discipline.
Clinical Assignment violation:
The following is the HCC policy for any student that misses a clinical rotation.
1st time the student’s clinical grade will be dropped one letter
2nd time the student will fail the course (student will need to drop any other classes that are running
concurrently in which they have not received a final grade)..
Time missed by the student can place our clinical affiliation agreements in jeopardy. The EMS program
cannot operate without the affiliations so the policy above has been put in place to assure loss of affiliates
does not occur.
Students that miss a clinical rotation will have to do the following to complete his / her clinical rotations:
1. Pay $30.00 / hour for a 1:1 clinical make-up rotation
2. Inform Ms. Jan Hook of your available dates to get this accomplished.
After an assessment of the clinical site and preceptor availability Ms. Hook will let you know your options.
Understand that:
1. If Ms. Hook does not have an available site or preceptor with the dates you supply her with she
will let you know so you can give her additional dates.
2. You may not finish your clinical course on time,
3. You may not be eligible to continue on to the next EMSP course in the program.
4. The missed time policy will be enforced.
Students that fail due to time missed will have to re-register for a subsequent clinical(s) needed to
complete their certificate.
Sleeping during ambulance rotations will NOT be tolerated. Student will be sent home by the preceptor
(or other designee) with the service. This will be counted as missed time.
Electronic Devices (Pagers, Cell Phones, MP3, Lap top, etc…):
During classroom sessions and clinical rotations, pagers and/or cell phones will be placed on vibrate or
turned off. ALL OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE TURNED OFF.
Grading Scale:
90-100
80- 89
75- 79
Below 75
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SKILLS:
* All skills will be proficiency assessed using skill sheets - If not performing a skill or skills at a
competent level student will not be cleared for EMSP 1263.
Skills – for Portfolio:
Assessment Skills
 Patient History
 Adult / Pediatric Physical Exam
 Trauma Adult Physical Exam
 Medical and Cardiac Physical Exam
Assessment – Putting it Together
 Team member
 Team leader
Airway, O2 and Ventilation
 Adult / Pediatric ET
 Nasal ET
 Supraglottic Airway – King Tube
 Needle Cricothyrotomy
 CPAP / PEEP
 Pediatric Respiratory Compromise Trauma
 Trauma ET
 Needle Decompression
 Basic skills
o Spinal – supine and seated
o Joint
o Long bone
o Traction
o Hemorrhage Control
Medical
 IV Therapy
 IV bolus
 IM
 SQ
 Intranasal
 Sublingual – HCC skill sheet
 Blood Draw from a Vein – HCC skill sheet
 Withdraw medication from vial – HCC skill sheet
 Pediatric IO – NR skill sheet
 Basic skills
o AED – NR skill sheet
o Inhaled Medication
o Glucometer
Students will be required to start an IV and draw blood on a fellow student and have the same
done to them. This will be done under direct supervision of an HCC instructor. Only one (1)
attempt is required whether successful or not. The objective is for the student to understand what
the patient will experience when performing the skill on said patient during clinical rotations.
Grading Policies:
Grade Calculation:
Daily Tests
Affective grade
Homework
EMSP 1338 Final Exam
10%
20%
15%
55%
Written Retesting
Students will be allowed to retest the EMSP 1338 final examination, one time only. The student must
notify the instructor within the next college business day if they wish to retest after they receive the overall
course grade average. The maximum overall score for the course the student may receive is a 75%
(regardless of how the student scores on the retest). The student who misses a pop quiz(s) will not be
allowed to make up the exam and its value (0) will then be added to the percentage of the final grade.
The student must score a 75% or above on the final exam retest and must have a 75% overall average or
above to successfully complete the program. Failure of final retest or maintaining said average constitutes
failure of the course. Final exam retest will not be reviewed by the student.
Daily Tests
These tests may consist of multiple choice, true / false, completion and/or short answer questions.
Chapter assignments (homework):
In his or her own handwriting the student will be required to turn in coursework that is assigned by the
instructor
Face-to-Face student - assignments will be turned in to your instructor at the time directed.
Hybrid student - assignments will be turned in weekly on a date and time set by the Lead Instructor.
Assignment scoring - each time turned in:
 100 if complete
 50 if partially complete + 0 for Affective grade
 0 if not done + 0 for Affective grade
Other assignments deemed necessary and relevant by the Lead Instructor.
Affective Grade:
This involves several components.
 Code of conduct compliance (uniform maintenance, personal appearance and grooming
standards), punctuality, class participation, neatness, respectful participation, preparedness, and
remaining mentally alert during class.
This is an all or none grade. This is a daily grade if any component is not met student will receive a “0” as
a grade for said day.
Final Exam
This exam may consist of multiple choice, true / false, completion, and short answer questions. The
content will come from the course textbooks & class notes. The student must score a minimum of 75%
on this exam & have a course average of 75% to successfully complete the HCCS EMS program.
HCCS EMSP Quiz/Major Exam Review Procedures:
Daily Quizzes / Major Exam’s may be reviewed by appointment only. Students MUST contact the Lead
Instructor to schedule an appointment. THIS IS A REVIEW ONLY. Students will review the quiz/exam on
a clean desk (no books, packets, etc.). Students will have 30 minutes for the review process, and student
selections will not be discussed or changed during the review process.
Note: HCCS policies and procedures conform to all local, state, and federal guidelines. For more
detailed information review the HCCS Catalog and HCCS Student Handbooks available at the
Registration Office or on-line www.hccs.edu/students
Application to Paramedic Program
Upon successful completion of EMSP 1338, 1356, 1355, & EMSP 1263, civilian student may request to
have their student folder placed in the interview process for the next paramedic class.
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who
needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the
respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability SupportServices Office.
For questions, please contact Donna Price at 713.718.5165 or the Disability Counselor at your college.
To visit the ADA Web site, please visit www.hccs.edu then click Future students, scroll down the page
and click on the words Disability Information.
District ADA Coordinator – Donna Price – 713.718.5165
Central ADA Counselors – Jaime Torres - 713.718.6164
Martha Scribner – 713.718.6164
Northeast ADA Counselor- Kim Ingram – 713.718.8420
Northwest ADA Counselor – Mahnaz Kolaini – 713.718.5422
Southeast ADA Counselor – Jette Lott - 713.718.7218
Southwest ADA Counselor – Dr. Becky Hauri – 713.718.7910
Coleman ADA Counselor – Dr. Raj Gupta – 713.718.7631
Student Background:
While in the program the student needs to self-report to the HCC department and
the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) within 2 business days of a
change in his or her criminal history or being arrested, charged or indicted for
any criminal offense which can or does result in him or her being convicted or
placed on probation, parole, deferred adjudication community supervision,
deferred disposition. Contact at the DSHS office in Austin – 512-834-6700.
Alcohol / Illicit substance use:
At no time shall the student use alcohol / or illicit substances while in the HCCS uniform. If a student is
suspected of or found to be intoxicated the student will be removed from the program. The student will
have to make an appointment with the Department Chair to be eligible for re-entry into the program. The
student will also be removed from the program if seen ingesting substances that resemble alcoholic
beverages (virgin drinks, near beer, etc.) / illicit substances while in an HCCS uniform. Refer to HCCS
Student Handbook.
Code of Conduct violations:
If the Code of Conduct is violated the student will be dismissed from class (refer to the Missed class
time policy on how time missed will be handled and the students Affective grade will decrease). Any HCC
instructor or Clinical Affiliate is / are eligible to enforce the components of the Code and the student will
abide by the discipline
Equipment Abuse:
The HCC Student Discipline Code contains regulations for dealing with student violations of College
System standards of conduct in a manner consistent with the requirements of procedural due process.
“Violation” means an activity which may result in disciplinary action, suspension, or expulsion from the
College and includes:
 Destroying state property
 Activities which disrupt the normal educational process.
EMS equipment is state property. Further when it is abused and /or destroyed this disrupts the
educational process of other students. Students that engage in this behavior will be dropped from the
program.
Computer usage:
HCC Student Code of Conduct:
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Damaging, misusing or reprogramming college computers or equipment without proper
authorization or installing viruses is NOT allowed
EMS Department computer rules:
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Computers on campus will be used solely for testing purposes or other directed activities by the
EMS faculty.
Computers will not be used for social networking, personal email, or web surfing.
Absolutely nothing should be downloaded on to an HCC computer UNLESS directed by the EMS
faculty.
No food or open drink containers are permitted inside the computer labs.
Change in Heath Status:
Students that develop a medical or physical problem that would keep him / her from performing the Job
Essentials of the profession, as published by the Department of State Health Services, found on the HCC
EMS website need to inform the program faculty or director immediately upon the change. To get to
webpage go to emsacademy.hccs.edu
Student issues:
The protocol for the college in regards to issues, complaints or clarifications that are directly related to the
programs, courses, and classes, is for students to contact the instructor of their class first. If no resolution
is reached, they are then to contact the Chair or Associate Chair of the department. Should the issue still
not be resolved, they would then contact the Dean of the division.
Grievances Regarding Policies and Procedures
Students who disagree with a policy, procedure, or rule may file a student grievance as permitted by
HCCS policy. The filing of a grievance, however, does not excuse compliance with current policies,
procedures, and rules. Students shall comply with all policies, procedures, and rules until and if such
policies, procedures, or rules are withdrawn or modified.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to
improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online
survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be
made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for
the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
NOTICE: Students who repeat a course for a third time will face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC
and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor / counselor about
opportunities for tutoring / other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not
receiving passing grades
EMSP 1338 STUDENT AND FACULTY AGREEMENT
The Houston Community College System works to provide quality educational opportunities for all students. Please read
the following paragraphs to know what you should expect from your instructor, and what your instructor expects from you
in your class(es) this semester.
You should expect the following from the instructor:
 Inform you in the first week of class of course content, requirements and grading procedures, in writing, through the
course syllabus. The course syllabus and handouts will contain information about dates of tests and assignments;
make-up policies; attendance policies; the instructor’s office hours; the instructor’s telephone number; the method of
determining the course grade and SCANS competencies.
 Be available to meet with you, either before or after class, or by appointment.
 Discuss with you any problems that you have that relate to the class.
 Treat you with courtesy, even when there is disagreement.
 Be on time and prepared for class.
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Conduct him/herself in a professional manner at all times.
The instructor expects the following from you:
 Be in class 100% of the time. If you are absent or late more than 10% of the course, you will be dropped from the
class. (Distance Education and hybrid course students should see the course syllabus for specific attendance
requirements.)
 Be on time and prepared for class.
 Find out about work you have missed. Arrange to make up missed work, if possible or if permitted. Keep a copy of
the course syllabus; bring syllabus and text to class.
 Behave appropriately in class. This means the following:
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While the instructor is lecturing, there should be no talking to other students
Leaving the classroom during class is not acceptable
You are expected to be in class on time, except in emergencies, which should be discussed with faculty, prior to class.
Working on other class work during class lecture or discussion time is not acceptable.
Children are not allowed in class or computer labs.
Phones or beepers must be turned off during class, in computer labs, or the library.
Bringing food or drink into classroom, computer labs or library is forbidden.
Bringing weapons to class is not permitted.
Sleeping and dozing in class is not permitted.
Using derogatory or vulgar language is not permitted.
Purchase required textbook and other equipment by day one of class.
Discuss with the instructor problems that you are having with the class before asking others for help in resolving the
situation.
Check on grades often and discuss concerns early. Do not wait until the last week of semester.
Seek the assistance of available tutoring services.
Treat the instructor with courtesy, even when there is a disagreement. Also, treat other students with courtesy
HCCS offers computing resources for use by currently enrolled students and employees for educational research and
administrative purposes. Access to this equipment, supplies and labs is a privilege granted to students and faculty to
facilitate instruction, learning, research, and administration. All students have the responsibility to make use of these
resources in an efficient, ethical, and legal manner.
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Anyone under 17 yrs of age is not allowed to use computers, except for Student Services events. Visitors
(non-students)
may use computers in the Library according to the library policies.
The Health Science Computer Center reserves the right to monitor print jobs and manage instructional
supplies
with quotas and a fee system. Printing accounts are issued from course rosters submitted by faculty.
No food or open drink containers are permitted inside the computer labs.
Students will be respectful to staff and other students.
Abuse of equipment, facilities, and policies will result in disciplinary action.
Disruptive behavior may result in Security being called. Disruptive students will be removed from class and
may be dismissed from class or program.
To inform yourself of all policies, the college expects you to read the college catalogue, college handbook and
program handbook.
If you experience any problems with your class, please discuss the problem with your instructor and/or advisor. If this is
impossible, please contact the department chair_____vicki May_______________, whose telephone number is____713-7188864__________________.
Paramedic 1 / AEMT COURSE – EMSP 1338
Student/Instructor Agreement
I have read and understand the contents of the HCCS EMS program syllabus
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(Print Student Name)
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Student Signature
Date
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Lead Instructor Signature
Date
Syllabus is subject to change
A\ms syllabus EMSP 1338
8/2013; 1.2014; 5.2014; 8.2014; 1.2015; 5.2015; 8.2015
Houston Community College
Emergency Medical Services Training Programs
Fall 2015
Catalog Description:
Prerequisite:
EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Management (Credit 3 semester
hours: Lecture 2 Lab 3)
EMSP 1338 + National Registry EMT Certification (and TDSHS if available)
Documentation of 12th Grade Reading Level or ASSET or Compass Reading level, HS
transcripts or copy of diploma or GED scores, CPR Completion: (AHA - Health Care
Provider, ARC - Professional Rescuer), all Immunizations, background check, drug
screen, physical exam are required for admission to the HCCS EMSP
NREMT-Basic Certification Card
The student will need to have taken NR EMT-Basic certification test by the start of EMSP 1355 (Trauma
Course).
Texas DSHS – Basic Certification Card
Student is required to have a TDSHS – Basic certification card to start EMSP 1263.
Credit by exam
Students that did EMT-Basic training at a site other than a college will have to pay for and obtain SCH
credit for said coursework by taking and passing an EMT-Basic final exam prior to moving on to the
clinical course EMSP 1263. This will be done prior to the end of 1356.This has to be done so the student
can be counted as an AEMT Certificate Completer by the Coordinating board. Lead instructor will be the
person to set this up. Paperwork will be delivered to the system once the student begins EMSP 1263.
EMSP 2238 Course:
 IF student does NOT have a chance to pass EMSP 2238 PRIOR to the start of EMSP 1263
the student will NOT be allowed to continue on to the clinical course.
 Students not completing required coursework needed to pass EMSP 2238 means student
will not be able to complete the Level 1 certificate for the Coordinating Board or be cleared
to take the NR AEMT exam. Moving the student into the clinical course is NOT justified.
Program Learning Outcomes:
 Routinely oxygenates and ventilates with basic / advanced airway adjuncts.
 Routinely perform history and comprehensive physical exam to enable treatment plans.
 Practices interpersonal and team work skills
Course Description:
This is the first step in a chain of courses that leads to paramedic certification. This course builds on the
students’ previous EMT-B training. This course teaches trauma management, advanced airway
procedures, and circulatory management procedures. Many students choose to exit at this point to get
more experience prior to attending paramedic training.
Purpose and Rationale:
This prehospital training course provides lectures and laboratory practice for the Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) to advance his/her training to the EMT-Paramedic level. The training includes
instruction on advanced airway, and shock management techniques. This course along with the corequisite EMSP 1263 provides classroom experience for the management of patients in shock or
experiencing a compromised airway. This training program is usually the first step in acquiring the
Paramedic certification.
SCANS Competencies and Foundations
Resources: Identifies, organizes, plans, and allocates resources.
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C1 Time: Selects goal-relevant activities, ranks them, allocates time, and prepares and follows schedules.
Information: Acquires and uses information.
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C8 Uses computers to process information.
Interpersonal: Works with others.
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C14 Works with Diversity: Works well with men and women from diverse backgrounds.
Systems: Understands complex interrelationships.
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C15 Understands Systems: Knows how social, organizational, and technological systems work and operates
effectively with them.
Basic Skills: Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens, and speaks.
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F5 Listening: Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues.
Thinking Skills: Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes, knows how to learn,
and reasons.
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F12 Reasoning: Discovers a rule or principle underlying the relationship between two or more objects and
applies it when solving a problem.
Personal Qualities: Displays responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and
honesty.
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F14 Self-Esteem: Believes in own self-worth and maintains a positive view of self.
Course Textbooks:
Required Texts:
Recommended:
Nancy Caroline Emergency Care in the Streets Book and Workbook 7th edition
JB Test Prep: Paramedic Success and / or www.emt-national-training.com
EMSP 1263: Intermediate Clinical/Ambulance Assignments:
Students with <75% grade average in EMSP 1338, 1356, and 1355 will not be assigned clinical rotations.
EMS students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all EMS courses to be eligible for enrollment for future courses.
Students must attend the clinical orientation and show proof of registration at the Orientation. Student
must attend the orientation in full EMS uniform with stethoscope and goggles.
Clinical/Field training will be provided to the student based on availability. Students are expected to
attend and successfully complete all scheduled clinical assignments. Immunization records must be
current throughout the program, and will be maintained in the student file. Students will not be permitted
in the clinical setting if immunization records are delinquent. All clinical scheduling will be done through
the HCCS EMS office. Any rotations attended without the permission of the HCCS EMS Clinical
Coordinator will not be accepted. Preceptor evaluation and specific clinical grading will be reviewed at
the clinical orientation. Students not attending the clinical orientation will not be permitted in the clinical
setting. If a student does not go to an assigned clinical rotation and / or leaves the clinical site prior to
completion of the rotation and does not contact the clinical coordinator he / she will be considered Absent
without Leave (AWOL) and may be dismissed from the program immediately pending Lead instructor and
Program Director decision
Attendance Policy:
Class Attendance: All lecture classes, labs, and clinical require mandatory attendance. Class/Lab
attendance is checked daily. If a student misses more than 10% of the didactic course the student will be
failed for excessive absences (time will count hour for hour). If time missed is due to medical illness the
department will require a signed physician clearance to reenter the program.
Texas Department of State Health Services requires all students meet / attend and complete all class /
clinical hours to be considered complete in the program. If the student is absent or tardy they MUST
contact their lead EMS Instructor prior to the start of class or clinical. Any student that is Absence Without
Leave (AWOL) may be dismissed from the program immediately pending Lead instructor and Department
chair decision.
Missed class time:
When any time is missed the student will do the following to allow for continuance in the program: (this
will not serve as “make-up” time – time missed is time missed.)
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If the student misses class time he / she will be required to completely define, differentiate,
describe, explain, etc. the core cognitive objectives assigned by the instructor over the
information missed. The objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter of the required
textbook.
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Work will be turned into the instructor the next date class meets.
Tardiness (classroom):
Tardy will be defined as missing less than 15 minutes of class. After 15 minutes the doors to the
classroom will be locked and the student will not join the class until the instructor gives the class a break.
Three (3) tardies will count as 2 hours missed from the program and will be considered “chonic” tardiness.
The student may be dismissed from the program pending the Lead instructor and Department chair
decision.
Skills Lab missed time:
When any time is missed the student will do the following to allow for continuance in the program: (this
will not serve as “make-up” time – time missed is time missed.)
The HCC Lead instructor will have an HCC skills instructor contact the student. The skills instructor will
set a time / date / location to meet with the student so the skills practice can occur (within a week of the
time missed). The student will pay the instructor at a rate of $30.00 per hour.
Tardiness (skills lab):
Tardy will be defined as missing less than 15 minutes of class. If the student misses more that 15 minutes
of skills lab the student will be required to meet with an HCC skills instructor for a one (1) hour session.
The HCC Lead instructor will have an HCC skills instructor contact the student. The skills instructor will
set a time / date / location to meet with the student so the skills practice can occur (within a week of the
time missed). The student will pay the instructor at a rate of $30.00 per hour.
Code of Conduct violations:
If the Code of Conduct is violated the student will be dismissed from class (refer to the Missed class
time policy on how time missed will be handled and the students Affective grade will decrease). Any HCC
instructor or Clinical Affiliate is / are eligible to enforce the components of the Code and the student will
abide by the discipline.
Clinical Assignment violation:
The following is the HCC policy for any student that misses a clinical rotation.
 1st time the student’s clinical grade will be dropped one letter
 2nd time the student will fail the course (student will need to drop any other classes that are
running concurrently in which they have not received a final grade).
Time missed by the student can place our clinical affiliation agreements in jeopardy. The EMS program
cannot operate without the affiliations so the policy above has been put in place to assure loss of affiliates
does not occur.
Students that miss a clinical rotation will have to do the following to complete his / her clinical rotations:
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Pay $30.00 / hour for a 1:1 clinical make-up rotation
Inform Ms. Jan Hook of your available dates to get this accomplished.
After an assessment of the clinical site and preceptor availability Ms. Hook will let you know your options.
Understand that:
 If Ms. Hook does not have an available site or preceptor with the dates you supply her with
she will let you know so you can give her additional dates.
 You may not finish your clinical course on time,
 You may not be eligible to continue on to the next EMSP course in the program.
 The missed time policy will be enforced.
Students that fail due to time missed will have to re-register for a subsequent clinical(s) needed to
complete their certificate.
Sleeping during ambulance rotations will NOT be tolerated. Student will be sent home by the preceptor
(or other designee) with the service. This will be counted as missed time.
Electronic Devices (Pagers, Cell Phones, MP3, Lap top, etc…):
During classroom sessions and clinical rotations, pagers and/or cell phones will be placed on vibrate or
turned off. ALL OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE TURNED OFF.
Grading Scale:
90-100
80- 89
75- 79
Below 75
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SKILLS:
* All skills will be proficiency assessed using skill sheets - If not performing a skill or skills at a
competent level student will not be cleared for EMSP 1263.
Skills – for Portfolio:
Assessment Skills
 Patient History
 Adult / Pediatric Physical Exam
 Trauma Adult Physical Exam
 Medical and Cardiac Physical Exam
Assessment – Putting it Together
 Team member
 Team leader
Airway, O2 and Ventilation
 Adult / Pediatric ET
 Nasal ET
 Supraglottic Airway – King Tube
 Needle Cricothyrotomy
 CPAP / PEEP
 Pediatric Respiratory Compromise Trauma
 Trauma ET
 Needle Decompression
 Basic skills
o Spinal – supine and seated
o Joint
o Long bone
o Traction
o Hemorrhage Control
Medical
 IV Therapy
 IV bolus
 IM
 SQ
 Intranasal
 Sublingual – HCC skill sheet
 Blood Draw from a Vein – HCC skill sheet
 Withdraw medication from vial – HCC skill sheet
 Pediatric IO – NR skill sheet
 Basic skills
o AED – NR skill sheet
o Inhaled Medication / Glucometer
Students will be required to start an IV and draw blood on a fellow student and have the same
done to them. This will be done under direct supervision of an HCC instructor. Only one (1)
attempt is required whether successful or not. The objective is for the student to understand what
the patient will experience when performing the skill on said patient during clinical rotations.
Grading Policies:
Written Retesting
Students will be allowed to retest the EMSP 1356 final examination, one time only. The student must
notify the instructor within the next college business day if they wish to retest after they receive the overall
course grade average. The maximum overall score for the course the student may receive is a 75%
(regardless of how the student scores on the retest). The student who misses a pop quiz(s) will not be
allowed to make up the exam and its value (0) will then be added to the percentage of the final exam.
The student must score a 75% or above on the final exam retest and must have a 75% overall average or
above to successfully complete the program. Failure of final retest or maintaining said average constitutes
failure of the course. Final exam retest will not be reviewed by the student.
If continuing on to EMT-P program a proficiency check of skills will occur.
Grade Calculation:
Daily Tests
Affective grade
Homework
EMSP 1356 Final Exam
10%
20%
15%
55%
Daily Tests
These tests may consist of multiple choice, true / false, completion and/or short answer questions.
Chapter assignments (homework):
In his or her own handwriting the student will be required to turn in coursework that is assigned by the
instructor
Face-to-Face student - assignments will be turned in to your instructor at the time directed.
Hybrid student - assignments will be turned in weekly on a date and time set by the Lead Instructor.
Assignment scoring - each time turned in:
 100 if complete
 50 if partially complete + 0 for Affective grade
 0 if not done + 0 for Affective grade
Other assignments deemed necessary and relevant by the Lead Instructor.
Affective Grade:
This involves several components.
 Code of conduct compliance (uniform maintenance, personal appearance and grooming
standards), punctuality, class participation, neatness, respectful participation, preparedness, and
remaining mentally alert during class.
This is an all or none grade. This is a daily grade if any component is not met student will receive a “0” as
a grade for said day.
Final Exam
This exam may consist of multiple choice, true / false, completion, and short answer questions. The
content will come from the course textbooks & class notes. The student must score a minimum of 75%
on this exam & must have a 75% overall average or above to successfully complete the program.
HCCS EMSP Quiz/Major Exam Review Procedures:
Daily Quizzes / Major Exam’s may be reviewed by appointment only. Students MUST contact the Lead
Instructor to schedule an appointment. THIS IS A REVIEW ONLY. Students will review the quiz/exam on
a clean desk (no books, packets, etc.). Students will have 30 minutes for the review process, and student
selections will not be discussed or changed during the review process.
Note: HCCS policies and procedures conform to all local, state, and federal guidelines. For more
detailed information review the HCCS Catalog and HCCS Student Handbooks available at the
Registration Office.
Application to Paramedic Program
Upon successful completion of EMSP 1338, 1356, 1355, & EMSP 1263, the student may request to have
their student folder placed in the interview process for the next paramedic class.
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who
needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the
respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
For questions, please contact Donna Price at 713.718.5165 or the Disability Counselor at your college.
To visit the ADA Web site, please visit www.hccs.edu then click Future students, scroll down the page
and click on the words Disability Information.
District ADA Coordinator – Donna Price – 713.718.5165
Central ADA Counselors – Jaime Torres - 713.718.6164
Martha Scribner – 713.718.6164
Northeast ADA Counselor- Kim Ingram – 713.718.8420
Northwest ADA Counselor – Mahnaz Kolaini – 713.718.5422
Southeast ADA Counselor – Jette Lott - 713.718.7218
Southwest ADA Counselor – Dr. Becky Hauri – 713.718.7910
Coleman ADA Counselor – Dr. Raj Gupta – 713.718.7631
HCCS course materials/student records will be maintained for five years. HCCS will not allow records
released to anyone unless specifically granted by the student. The EMSP will not duplicate state forms
and / or student notes.
Student Background:
While in the program the student needs to self-report to the HCC department and
the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) within 2 business days of a
change in his or her criminal history or being arrested, charged or indicted for
any criminal offense which can or does result in him or her being convicted or
placed on probation, parole, deferred adjudication community supervision,
deferred disposition. Contact at the DSHS office in Austin – 512-834-6700.
Alcohol / Illicit substance use:
At no time shall the student use alcohol / or illicit substances while in the HCCS uniform. If a student is
suspected of or found to be intoxicated the student will be removed from the program. The student will
have to make an appointment with the Department Chair to be eligible for re-entry into the program. The
student will also be removed from the program if seen ingesting substances that resemble alcoholic
beverages (virgin drinks, near beer, etc.) / illicit substances while in an HCCS uniform. Refer to HCCS
Student Handbook.
Code of Conduct violations:
If the Code of Conduct is violated the student will be dismissed from class (refer to the Missed class
time policy on how time missed will be handled and the students Affective grade will decrease). Any HCC
instructor or Clinical Affiliate is / are eligible to enforce the components of the Code and the student will
abide by the discipline.
Equipment Abuse:
The HCC Student Discipline Code contains regulations for dealing with student violations of College
System standards of conduct in a manner consistent with the requirements of procedural due process.
“Violation” means an activity which may result in disciplinary action, suspension, or expulsion from the
College and includes:
 Destroying state property
 Activities which disrupt the normal educational process.
EMS equipment is state property. Further when it is abused and /or destroyed this disrupts the
educational process of other students. Students that engage in this behavior will be dropped from the
program.
Student issues:
The protocol for the college in regards to issues, complaints or clarifications that are directly related to the
programs, courses, and classes, is for students to contact the instructor of their class first. If no resolution
is reached, they are then to contact the Chair or Associate Chair of the department. Should the issue still
not be resolved, they would then contact the Dean of the division.
Computer usage:
HCC Student Code of Conduct:
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Damaging, misusing or reprogramming college computers or equipment without proper
authorization or installing viruses is NOT allowed
EMS Department rules:
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Computers on campus will be used solely for testing purposes or other directed activities by the
EMS faculty.
Computers will not be used for social networking, personal email, or web surfing.
Absolutely nothing should be downloaded on to an HCC computer UNLESS directed by the EMS
faculty.
No food or open drink containers are permitted inside the computer labs.
Change in Heath Status:
Students that develop a medical or physical problem that would keep him / her from performing the Job
Essentials of the profession, as published by the Department of State Health Services, found on the HCC
EMS website need to inform the program faculty or director immediately upon the change. To get to
webpage go to emsacademy.hccs.edu
Grievances Regarding Policies and Procedures: Students who disagree with a policy, procedure, or
rule may file a student grievance as permitted by HCCS policy. The filing of a grievance, however, does
not excuse compliance with current policies, procedures, and rules. Students shall comply with all
policies, procedures, and rules until and if such policies, procedures, or rules are withdrawn or modified.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to
improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online
survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will
be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction.
Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end
of the term.
NOTICE: Students who repeat a course for a third time will face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC
and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor / counselor about
opportunities for tutoring / other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not
receiving passing grades
EMSP 1356 STUDENT AND FACULTY AGREEMENT
The Houston Community College System works to provide quality educational opportunities for all students. Please read
the following paragraphs to know what you should expect from your instructor, and what your instructor expects from you
in your class(es) this semester.
You should expect the following from the instructor:
 Inform you in the first week of class of course content, requirements and grading procedures, in writing, through the
course syllabus. The course syllabus and handouts will contain information about dates of tests and assignments;
make-up policies; attendance policies; the instructor’s office hours; the instructor’s telephone number; the method of
determining the course grade and SCANS competencies.
 Be available to meet with you, either before or after class, or by appointment.
 Discuss with you any problems that you have that relate to the class.
 Treat you with courtesy, even when there is disagreement.
 Be on time and prepared for class.
 Conduct him/herself in a professional manner at all times.
The instructor expects the following from you:
 Be in class 100% of the time. If you are absent or late more than 10% of the course, you will be dropped from the
class. (Distance Education and hybrid course students should see the course syllabus for specific attendance
requirements.)
 Be on time and prepared for class.
 Find out about work you have missed. Arrange to make up missed work, if possible or if permitted. Keep a copy of
the course syllabus; bring syllabus and text to class.
 Behave appropriately in class. This means the following:
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While the instructor is lecturing, there should be no talking to other students
Leaving the classroom during class is not acceptable
You are expected to be in class on time, except in emergencies, which should be discussed with faculty, prior to class.
Working on other class work during class lecture or discussion time is not acceptable.
Children are not allowed in class or computer labs.
Phones or beepers must be turned off during class, in computer labs, or the library.
Bringing food or drink into classroom, computer labs or library is forbidden.
Bringing weapons to class is not permitted.
Sleeping and dozing in class is not permitted.
Using derogatory or vulgar language is not permitted.
Purchase required textbook and other equipment by day one of class.
Discuss with the instructor problems that you are having with the class before asking others for help in resolving the
situation.
Check on grades often and discuss concerns early. Do not wait until the last week of semester.
Seek the assistance of available tutoring services.
Treat the instructor with courtesy, even when there is a disagreement. Also, treat other students with courtesy
HCCS offers computing resources for use by currently enrolled students and employees for educational research and
administrative purposes. Access to this equipment, supplies and labs is a privilege granted to students and faculty to
facilitate instruction, learning, research, and administration. All students have the responsibility to make use of these
resources in an efficient, ethical, and legal manner.
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Anyone under 17 yrs of age is not allowed to use computers, except for Student Services events. Visitors
(non-students)
may use computers in the Library according to the library policies.
The Health Science Computer Center reserves the right to monitor print jobs and manage instructional
supplies
with quotas and a fee system. Printing accounts are issued from course rosters submitted by faculty.
No food or open drink containers are permitted inside the computer labs.
Students will be respectful to staff and other students.
Abuse of equipment, facilities, and policies will result in disciplinary action.
Disruptive behavior may result in Security being called. Disruptive students will be removed from class and
may be dismissed from class or program.
To inform yourself of all policies, the college expects you to read the college catalogue, college handbook and
program handbook.
If you experience any problems with your class, please discuss the problem with your instructor and/or advisor. If this is
impossible, please contact the department chair___Vicki May__________________, whose telephone number is_____713-7188864_________________.
Paramedic 1 / AEMT COURSE – EMSP 1356
Student/Instructor Agreement
I have read and understand the contents of the HCCS EMS program syllabus
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(Print Student Name)
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Student Signature
Date
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Lead Instructor Signature
Date
Syllabus is subject to change
A\ms syllabus
8/2013; 1.2014; 5.2014; 8.2014; 1.2015; 5.2015; 8.2015
Houston Community College
Emergency Medical Services Training Programs
Fall 2015
Catalog Description:
Prerequisite:
EMSP 1355 EMT-Trauma Management (Credit 3 semester hours: Lecture 2
Lab 4)
EMSP 1356 + National Registry EMT Certification (and TDSHS if available)
Documentation of 12th Grade Reading Level or ASSET or Compass Reading level, HS
transcripts or copy of diploma or GED scores, CPR Completion: (AHA - Health Care
Provider, ARC - Professional Rescuer), all Immunizations, background check, drug
screen, physical exam are required for admission to the HCCS EMSP
NREMT-Basic Certification Card
The student will need to have taken NR EMT-Basic certification test by the start of EMSP 1355 (Trauma
Course).
Texas DSHS – Basic Certification Card
Student is required to have a TDSHS – Basic certification card to start EMSP 1263.
Credit by exam
Students that did EMT-Basic training at a site other than a college will have to pay for and obtain SCH
credit for said coursework by taking and passing an EMT-Basic final exam prior to moving on to the
clinical course EMSP 1263. This has to be done so the student can be counted as an AEMT Certificate
Completer by the Coordinating board. Lead instructor will be the person to set this up.
EMSP 2238 Course:
 IF student does NOT have a chance to pass EMSP 2238 PRIOR to the start of EMSP 1263
the student will NOT be allowed to continue on to the clinical course.
 Students not completing required coursework needed to pass EMSP 2238 means student
will not be able to complete the Level 1 certificate for the Coordinating Board or be cleared
to take the NR AEMT exam. Moving the student into the clinical course is NOT justified.
Program Learning Outcomes:
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Differentiates traumatic injuries and implements treatment plans.
Routinely perform history and comprehensive physical exam to enable treatment plans.
Practices interpersonal and team work skills
Course Description:
This is the first step in a chain of courses that leads to paramedic certification. This course builds on the
students’ previous EMT-B training. This course teaches trauma management, advanced airway
procedures, and circulatory management procedures.
Purpose and Rationale:
This prehospital training course provides lectures and laboratory practice for the Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) to advance his/her training to the EMT-Intermediate level. The training includes
instruction on advanced airway, and trauma management techniques. This course provides classroom
experience for the management of patients in shock or experiencing a compromised airway.
SCANS Competencies and Foundations:
Information: Acquires and uses information.
 C8 Uses computers to process information.
Interpersonal: Works with others.
 C9 Participates as a member of a team: Contributes to group effort.
Systems: Understands complex interrelationships
 C16 Monitors and Corrects Performance: Distinguishes trends, predicts impacts on system
operations, diagnoses system’s performance, and corrects malfunctions.
Thinking Skills: Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes, knows how to learn,
and reasons.
 F11 Knowing How to Learn: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new
knowledge and skills.
Personal Qualities: Displays responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and
honesty.
 F16 Self-Management: Assesses self accurately, sets personal goals, monitors progress, and
exhibits self-control.
 F17 Integrity/Honesty: Chooses ethical courses of action.
Required Texts:
Recommended:
Nancy Caroline Emergency Care in the Streets Book and Workbook 7th edition
JB Test Prep: Paramedic Success and / or www.emt-national-training.com
EMSP 1263: Intermediate Clinical/Ambulance Assignments:
Students with <75% grade average in EMSP 1355 will not be assigned clinical rotations. EMS students
must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all EMS courses to be eligible for enrollment for future courses. Students
must attend the clinical orientation and show proof of registration at the Orientation. Student must attend
the orientation in full EMS uniform with stethoscope and goggles.
IF clinical course begins while the student is currently in EMSP 1355 or 2238 grades will be
assessed weekly, for EACH course, by your instructor. If the student’s average (not including the
affective grade) drops below 75% the student will NOT continue to attend clinical rotations.
Having a clinical schedule does not GUARENTEE rotations. Review “clinical assignment violation
policy” below.
Clinical/Field training will be provided to the student based on availability. Students are expected to
attend and successfully complete all scheduled clinical assignments. Immunization records must be
current throughout the program, and will be maintained in the student file. Students will not be permitted
in the clinical setting if immunization records are delinquent. All clinical scheduling will be done through
the HCCS EMS office. Any rotations attended without the permission of the HCCS EMS Clinical
Coordinator will not be accepted. Preceptor evaluation and specific clinical grading will be reviewed at
the clinical orientation. Students not attending the clinical orientation will not be permitted in the clinical
setting. If a student does not go to an assigned clinical rotation and / or leaves the clinical site prior to
completion of the rotation and does not contact the clinical coordinator he / she will be considered Absent
without Leave (AWOL) and may be dismissed from the program immediately pending Lead instructor and
Program Director decision
Attendance Policy:
Class Attendance: All lecture classes, labs, and clinical require mandatory attendance. Class/Lab
attendance is checked daily. If a student misses more than 10% of the didactic course the student will be
failed for excessive absences (time will count hour for hour). If time missed is due to medical illness the
department will require a signed physician clearance to reenter the program.
Texas Department of State Health Services requires all students meet / attend and complete all class /
clinical hours to be considered complete in the program. If the student is absent or tardy they MUST
contact their lead EMS Instructor prior to the start of class or clinical. Any student that is Absence Without
Leave (AWOL) may be dismissed from the program immediately pending Lead instructor and Department
chair decision.
Missed class time:
When any time is missed the student will do the following to allow for continuance in the program: (this
will not serve as “make-up” time – time missed is time missed.)
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If the student misses class time he / she will be required to completely define, differentiate,
describe, explain, etc. the core cognitive objectives assigned by the instructor over the
information missed. The objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter of the required
textbook.
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Work will be turned into the instructor the next date class meets.
Tardiness (classroom):
Tardy will be defined as missing less than 15 minutes of class. After 15 minutes the doors to the
classroom will be locked and the student will not join the class until the instructor gives the class a break.
Three (3) tardies will count as 2 hours missed from the program and will be considered “chonic” tardiness.
The student may be dismissed from the program pending the Lead instructor and Department chair
decision.
Skills Lab missed time:
When any time is missed the student will do the following to allow for continuance in the program: (this
will not serve as “make-up” time – time missed is time missed.)
The HCC Lead instructor will have an HCC skills instructor contact the student. The skills instructor will
set a time / date / location to meet with the student so the skills practice can occur (within a week of the
time missed). The student will pay the instructor at a rate of $30.00 per hour.
Tardiness (skills lab):
Tardy will be defined as missing less than 15 minutes of class. If the student misses more that 15
minutes of skills lab the student will be required to meet with an HCC skills instructor for a one (1) hour
session. The HCC Lead instructor will have an HCC skills instructor contact the student. The skills
instructor will set a time / date / location to meet with the student so the skills practice can occur (within a
week of the time missed). The student will pay the instructor at a rate of $30.00 per hour.
Code of Conduct violations:
If the Code of Conduct is violated the student will be dismissed from class (refer to the Missed class
time policy on how time missed will be handled and the students Affective grade will decrease). Any HCC
instructor or Clinical Affiliate is / are eligible to enforce the components of the Code and the student will
abide by the discipline.
Clinical Assignment violation:
The following is the HCC policy for any student that misses a clinical rotation.
 1st time the student’s clinical grade will be dropped one letter
 2nd time the student will fail the course (student will need to drop any other classes that are
running concurrently in which they have not received a final grade).
Time missed by the student can place our clinical affiliation agreements in jeopardy. The EMS program
cannot operate without the affiliations so the policy above has been put in place to assure loss of affiliates
does not occur.
Students that miss a clinical rotation will have to do the following to complete his / her clinical rotations:
1. Pay $30.00 / hour for a 1:1 clinical make-up rotation
2. Inform Ms. Jan Hook of your available dates to get this accomplished.
After an assessment of the clinical site and preceptor availability Ms. Hook will let you know your options.
Understand that:
1. If Ms. Hook does not have an available site or preceptor with the dates you supply her with she
will let you know so you can give her additional dates.
2. You may not finish your clinical course on time,
3. You may not be eligible to continue on to the next EMSP course in the program.
4. The missed time policy will be enforced.
Students that are failed due to time missed will have to re-register for a subsequent clinical(s) needed to
complete their certificate.
Sleeping during ambulance rotations will NOT be tolerated. Student will be sent home by the preceptor
(or other designee) with the service. This will be counted as missed time.
Electronic Devices (Pagers, Cell Phones, MP3, Lap top, etc…):
During classroom sessions and clinical rotations, pagers and/or cell phones will be placed on vibrate or
turned off. ALL OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE TURNED OFF.
SKILLS:
* All skills will be proficiency assessed using skill sheets - If not performing a skill or skills at a
competent level student will not be cleared for EMSP 1263.
Skills – for Portfolio:
Assessment Skills
 Patient History
 Adult / Pediatric Physical Exam
 Trauma Adult Physical Exam
 Medical and Cardiac Physical Exam
Assessment – Putting it Together
 Team member
 Team leader
Airway, O2 and Ventilation
 Adult / Pediatric ET
 Nasal ET
 Supraglottic Airway – King Tube
 Needle Cricothyrotomy
 CPAP / PEEP
 Pediatric Respiratory Compromise Trauma
 Trauma ET
 Needle Decompression
 Basic skills
o Spinal – supine and seated
o Joint
o Long bone
o Traction
o Hemorrhage Control
Medical
 IV Therapy
 IV bolus
 IM
 SQ
 Intranasal
 Sublingual – HCC skill sheet
 Blood Draw from a Vein – HCC skill sheet
 Withdraw medication from vial – HCC skill sheet
 Pediatric IO – NR skill sheet
 Basic skills
o AED – NR skill sheet
o Inhaled Medication
o Glucometer
Students will be required to start an IV and draw blood on a fellow student and have the same
done to them. This will be done under direct supervision of an HCC instructor. Only one (1)
attempt is required whether successful or not. The objective is for the student to understand what
the patient will experience when performing the skill on said patient during clinical rotations.
Grading Scale:
90-100
80- 89
75- 79
Below 75
Grade Calculation:
Daily Tests
Affective grade
Homework
EMSP 1355 Final Exam
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Grading Policies:
Daily Tests
These tests may consist of multiple choice, true / false, completion and/or short answer questions.
Chapter assignments (homework):
In his or her own handwriting the student will be required to turn in coursework that is assigned by the
instructor
Face-to-Face student - assignments will be turned in to your instructor at the time directed.
Hybrid student - assignments will be turned in weekly on a date and time set by the Lead Instructor.
Assignment scoring - each time turned in:
 100 if complete
 50 if partially complete + 0 for Affective grade
 0 if not done + 0 for Affective grade
Other assignments deemed necessary and relevant by the Lead Instructor.
Affective Grade:
This involves several components.
 Code of conduct compliance (uniform maintenance, personal appearance and grooming
standards), punctuality, class participation, neatness, respectful participation, preparedness, and
remaining mentally alert during class.
This is an all or none grade. This is a daily grade if any component is not met student will receive a “0” as
a grade for said day.
Final Exam
This exam may consist of multiple choice, true / false, completion, and short answer questions. The
content will come from the course textbooks & class notes. The student must score a minimum of 75%
on this exam & must have a 75% overall average or above to successfully complete the program.
Written Retesting
Students will be allowed to retest the EMSP 1355 final examination, one time only. The student must
notify the instructor within the next college business day if they wish to retest after they receive the overall
course grade average. The maximum overall score for the course the student may receive is a 75%
(regardless of how the student scores on the retest). The student who misses a pop quiz(s) will not be
allowed to make up the exam and its value (0) will then be added to the percentage of the final exam.
The student must score a 75% or above on the final exam retest and must have a 75% overall average or
above to successfully complete the program. Failure of final retest or maintaining said average constitutes
failure of the course. Final exam retest will not be reviewed by the student.
HCCS EMSP Quiz/Major Exam Review Procedures:
Daily Quizzes may be reviewed by appointment only. Students MUST contact the Lead Instructor to
schedule an appointment. THIS IS A REVIEW ONLY. Only students that fail the final exam will be
allowed to review it. The student will be allowed 30 minutes for the review prior to the retest. Student
selections will not be discussed or changed during the review process. The student will do the review on
a clean desk without books, packets, paper, writing utensils, cell phones, etc.
Note: HCCS policies and procedures conform to all local, state, and federal quidelines. For more
detailed information review the HCCS Catalog and HCCS Student Handbooks available at the
Registration Office.
Application to Paramedic Program
Upon successful completion of EMSP 1338, 1356, 1355, & EMSP 1263, the student may request to have
their student folder placed in the interview process for the next paramedic class. The EMSP will not
duplicate state forms, and/or student notes.
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who
needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the
respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
For questions, please contact Donna Price at 713.718.5165 or the Disability Counselor at your college.
To visit the ADA Web site, please visit www.hccs.edu then click Future students, scroll down the page
and click on the words Disability Information.
District ADA Coordinator – Donna Price – 713.718.5165
Central ADA Counselors – Jaime Torres - 713.718.6164
Martha Scribner – 713.718.6164
Northeast ADA Counselor- Kim Ingram – 713.718.8420
Northwest ADA Counselor – Mahnaz Kolaini – 713.718.5422
Southeast ADA Counselor – Jette Lott - 713.718.7218
Southwest ADA Counselor – Dr. Becky Hauri – 713.718.7910
Coleman ADA Counselor – Dr. Raj Gupta – 713.718.7631
Course Completion Materials:
Students must successfully complete EMSP 1338, 1356, 1355 and EMSP 1263 in order to be eligible for
National Registry testing.
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visit:
The student will need to print out the application for EMT Initial Certification, complete the application,
submit the application, and associated fees to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Once you
have done this, the instructor will advise how to proceed with the exam process.
The student will also need to visit: http://www.nremt.org/about/nremt_news.asp
The student will need to obtain application for the EMT-Intermediate, complete the application, submit the
application and associated fees to the test site.
HCCS course materials/student records will be maintained for five years. HCCS will not allow records
released to anyone unless specifically granted by the student. The HCCS EMSP will not duplicate any
state forms and / or student notes.
Student Background:
While in the program the student needs to self-report to the HCC department and
the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) within 2 business days of a
change in his or her criminal history or being arrested, charged or indicted for
any criminal offense which can or does result in him or her being convicted or
placed on probation, parole, deferred adjudication community supervision,
deferred disposition. Contact at the DSHS office in Austin – 512-834-6700.
Alcohol / Illicit substance use:
At no time shall the student use alcohol / or illicit substances while in the HCCS uniform. If a student is
suspected of or found to be intoxicated the student will be removed from the program. The student will
have to make an appointment with the Department Chair to be eligible for re-entry into the program. The
student will also be removed from the program if seen ingesting substances that resemble alcoholic
beverages (virgin drinks, near beer, etc.) / illicit substances while in an HCCS uniform. Refer to HCCS
Student Handbook / EMS Code of Conduct.
Code of Conduct violations:
If the Code of Conduct is violated the student will be dismissed from class (refer to the Missed class
time policy on how time missed will be handled and the students Affective grade will decrease). Any HCC
instructor or Clinical Affiliate is / are eligible to enforce the components of the Code and the student will
abide by the discipline.
Equipment Abuse:
The HCC Student Discipline Code contains regulations for dealing with student violations of College
System standards of conduct in a manner consistent with the requirements of procedural due process.
“Violation” means an activity which may result in disciplinary action, suspension, or expulsion from the
College and includes:
 Destroying state property
 Activities which disrupt the normal educational process.
EMS equipment is state property. Further when it is abused and /or destroyed this disrupts the
educational process of other students. Students that engage in this behavior will be dropped from the
program.
Computer usage:
HCC Student Code of Conduct:
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Damaging, misusing or reprogramming college computers or equipment without proper
authorization or installing viruses is NOT allowed
EMS Department rules:
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Computers on campus will be used solely for testing purposes or other directed activities by the
EMS faculty.
Computers will not be used for social networking, personal email, or web surfing.
Absolutely nothing should be downloaded on to an HCC computer UNLESS directed by the EMS
faculty.
No food or open drink containers are permitted inside the computer labs.
Change in Heath Status:
Students that develop a medical or physical problem that would keep him / her from performing the Job
Essentials of the profession, as published by the Department of State Health Services, found on the HCC
EMS website need to inform the program faculty or director immediately upon the change. To get to
webpage go to emsacademy.hccs.edu
Student issues:
The protocol for the college in regards to issues, complaints or clarifications that are directly related to the
programs, courses, and classes, is for students to contact the instructor of their class first. If no resolution
is reached, they are then to contact the Chair or Associate Chair of the department. Should the issue still
not be resolved, they would then contact the Dean of the division.
Grievances Regarding Policies and Procedures
Students who disagree with a policy, procedure, or rule may file a student grievance as permitted by
HCCS policy. The filing of a grievance, however, does not excuse compliance with current policies,
procedures, and rules. Students shall comply with all policies, procedures, and rules until and if such
policies, procedures, or rules are withdrawn or modified.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to
improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online
survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will
be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction.
Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end
of the term.
NOTICE: Students who repeat a course for a third time will face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC
and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor / counselor about
opportunities for tutoring / other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not
receiving passing grades
EMSP 1355 STUDENT AND FACULTY AGREEMENT
The Houston Community College System works to provide quality educational opportunities for all students. Please read
the following paragraphs to know what you should expect from your instructor, and what your instructor expects from you
in your class(es) this semester.
You should expect the following from the instructor:
 Inform you in the first week of class of course content, requirements and grading procedures, in writing, through the
course syllabus. The course syllabus and handouts will contain information about dates of tests and assignments;
make-up policies; attendance policies; the instructor’s office hours; the instructor’s telephone number; the method of
determining the course grade and SCANS competencies.
 Be available to meet with you, either before or after class, or by appointment.
 Discuss with you any problems that you have that relate to the class.
 Treat you with courtesy, even when there is disagreement.
 Be on time and prepared for class.
 Conduct him/herself in a professional manner at all times.
The instructor expects the following from you:
 Be in class 100% of the time. Refer to the class attendance policy on how time missed will be handled.
 Be on time and prepared for class.
 Keep a copy of the course syllabus; bring syllabus and text to class.
 Behave appropriately in class. This means the following:
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While the instructor is lecturing, there should be no talking to other students
Leaving the classroom during class is not acceptable
Abusing or breaking lab equipment and / or manikins is unacceptable
You are expected to be in class on time, except in emergencies, which should be discussed with faculty, prior to class.
Working on other class work during class lecture or discussion time is not acceptable.
Children are not allowed in class or computer labs.
Phones or beepers must be turned off during class, in computer labs, or the library.
Bringing food or drink into classroom, computer labs or library is forbidden.
Bringing weapons to class is not permitted.
Sleeping and dozing in class is not permitted.
Using derogatory or vulgar language is not permitted.
Purchase required textbook and other equipment by day one of class.
Discuss with the instructor problems that you are having with the class before asking others for help in resolving the
situation.
Check on grades often and discuss concerns early. Do not wait until the last week of semester.
Seek the assistance of available tutoring services.
Treat the instructor with courtesy, even when there is a disagreement. Also, treat other students with courtesy
HCCS offers computing resources for use by currently enrolled students and employees for educational research and
administrative purposes. Access to this equipment, supplies and labs is a privilege granted to students and faculty to
facilitate instruction, learning, research, and administration. All students have the responsibility to make use of these
resources in an efficient, ethical, and legal manner.
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Anyone under 17 yrs of age is not allowed to use computers, except for Student Services events. Visitors
(non-students)
may use computers in the Library according to the library policies.
The Health Science Computer Center reserves the right to monitor print jobs and manage instructional
supplies
with quotas and a fee system. Printing accounts are issued from course rosters submitted by faculty.
No food or open drink containers are permitted inside the computer labs.
Students will be respectful to staff and other students.
Abuse of equipment, facilities, and policies will result in disciplinary action.
Disruptive behavior may result in Security being called. Disruptive students will be removed from class and
may be dismissed from class or program.
To inform yourself of all policies, the college expects you to read the college catalogue, college handbook and
program handbook.
If you experience any problems with your class, please discuss the problem with your instructor and/or advisor. If this is
impossible, please contact the department chair___Vicki May____________________, whose telephone number is_____713-7188864_________________.
Paramedic 1 / AEMT Course – EMSP 1355
Student/Instructor Agreement
I have read and understand the contents of the HCCS EMS program syllabus
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(Print Student Name)
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Student Signature
Date
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Lead Instructor Signature
Date
Syllabus is subject to change
A\ms syllabus EMSP 1355
8/2013; 1.2014; 5.2014; 8.2014; 1.2015; 5.2015; 8.2015