Emergency Medical Services Training Programs
SPRING 2016
Catalog Description: EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (Credit 5 semester hours
Lecture 3 Lab 7)
Prerequisite:
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
exams are required for admission to the HCCS EMSP
Program Learning outcomes:
1. Integrate knowledge and skills to pass course final exam and NR skills testing
2. Practices interpersonal and team work skills.
3. Formulate appropriate written and verbal communication skills.
Course Description: The Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) course is the entry level into the
Emergency Medical Services career field. This program follows the current Department of Transportation
(DOT) EMT-B curriculum and is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This program
trains EMT’s to work in the prehospital emergency medical environment. For students in other allied health
careers, the EMT-B training provides valuable assessment and treatment skills for emergencies in the
prehospital setting.
Purpose and Rationale: This prehospital training course provides lectures and skills practice for the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) as an entry point into the medical field. This course along with the corequisite EMSP 1160 provides classroom, clinical, and ambulance experience for the management of medical/
trauma patients at the basic life support level. Graduates of this program will be eligible to take the National
Registry EMT certification examination which will also lead to Texas Department of State Health Services
certification upon successful completion.
This training program is the first step in acquiring the Paramedic certification. Exit points in EMS training occur
at the EMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic levels. Students must successfully complete EMSP
1501/EMSP 1160 to be eligible to interview for the EMT-Intermediate course.
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.
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.
 C14 Works with Diversity: Works well with men and women from diverse backgrounds.
Technology: Works with a variety of technologies.
 C18 Selects Technology: Chooses procedures, tools, or equipment, including computers and related
technologies.
Basic Skills: Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens, and speaks.
 F1 Reading: Locates, understands, and interprets written information in prose and in documents such
as manuals, graphs, and schedules
 F5 Listening: Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues.
 F6 Speaking: Organizes ideas and communicates orally.
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.
 F17 Integrity/Honesty: Chooses ethical courses of action.
Electronic Devices (Cell Phones, MP3, Lap top, Tablets, etc…): During classroom sessions:
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Cell phones will be turned off or set on vibrate then placed in the holder provided when class begins
and remain in said holder when class is being conducted
o Students may use phones during breaks and lunch hour
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All other electronic devices will be used solely for:
o Taking notes or viewing course slides on the current topic of lecture
 If used for anything else device use will not be allowed (to include working on future
homework assignments)
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These devices will not be allowed in the clinical setting
This is being done to improve retention in the program. If student is not willing to comply with the requirement
the student be dismissed from class until compliance is obtained.
Counselling forms for retention
Cognitive / Affective / Psychomotor forms reviewed by instructor are designed to guide the student on what is
occurring that will increase the probability the student will not be successful in the program. The student should
take time to document what is needed on the form then apply what they have stated so they with increase the
chance of successful completion
Course Textbooks:
Required Texts:
Recommended Texts:
Grading Scale:
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 10th Edition
ISBN: 13:9780763778286 – Textbook
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 10th Edition
ISBN: 13:9780763794057 – Workbook
FISDAP test prep available – consult with your instructor on purchasing
90-100
80- 89
75- 79
Below 75
A
B
C
F
Skills Testing: Skills testing will be conducted utilizing the following NREMT / TDSHS skills criteria:
NREMT Mandatory Skills:
Patient Assessment – Medical
Patient Assessment – Trauma
Cardiac Arrest Management/AED
Bag-Valve-Mask – Apneic Patient
Oxygen Administration
Spinal Immobilization – Supine
NREMT Random Skills: (ONE ONLY)
Immobilization Skills - Long Bone
Immobilization Skills – Joint Injury
Spinal Immobilization - Seated
Bleeding Control / Shock Management
TDSHS Skills:
Vital Signs
Epi – Pen
Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garments
Hand-held Metered Dose Inhaler
Bronchodilator Administration – Small Volume Nebulizer
HCC skills
Traction splinting
Mouth-to-Mask with O2
Supraglottic Airway Device
Courses are web based NREMT / TDSHS skills sheets will be provided within your course online shell.
Grading Policies:
Grade Calculation:
Daily Quizzes
Chapter Assignments
Affective grade
Major Exams
EMT Final Exam
NR/TDSHS EMT Skills
10%
10%
10%
35%
35%
Pass/Fail
Chapter assignments:
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
Daily Quizzes:
These tests may consist of multiple choice, true/false, completion, & short answer questions.
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.
Behavior is a HUGH part of success – Program evaluates the domain to ensure student is prepared for
the profession. If student is not meeting the criteria expected this is not being accomplished.
Advancement to the next course may not occur if grade drops below 75%. Determination will be made
with the Program Director and course Instructor. If you do not move to the next course you will receive
a failing grade for this course.
Major Exams:
Students are required to have a passing grade on major exams. Students that do not have a minimum
average of 70% on their major exams after the fourth (4th) exam will not continue in the program and
receive a failing grade. These tests may consist of multiple choice, true/false, completion, & short answer
questions.
Final Exam: HESI
This test may consist of multiple choice, true/false, completion & short answer questions. This will be a
comprehensive exam. The content will come for the course textbooks and class notes. The student MUST
score 75% or better on this exam and have a course average of 75% 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. Final exam retest will not be reviewed
by the student.
Written Retesting:
Students will be allowed one (1) retest of the EMSP 1501 final examination but ONLY if the student’s initial final
exam is the HESI exam. If the HESI test is not taken the student will NOT be given the retest option. 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 major exam or 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 a final retest constitutes failure of the course.
Skills Retesting:
As per the National Registry EMT-B testing booklet: If a person fails up to 3 NR skills during NR testing they
may retest those skills. If they fail 4 or more they fail the skills test out right and as a result fail the course.
Skills failure constitutes failure of EMSP 1501.
NR SKILLS RETESTING:
 NREMT candidates are eligible for up to two (2) retest attempts of the three (3) or less skills failed for
no more than twelve (12) months from the date of the examination. HCC students must complete
skills testing prior to clinical orientation date.
 If offered, only one (1) retest attempt may be completed on the same day. Retests must be completed
in an all-or-none fashion – If 2 skills failed – BOTH – must be tested student cannot test (1) same day
and the other on another day.
 Failure of any skill on the second retest attempt constitutes complete failure of the entire psychomotor
examination – skills failure will constitute failure of EMSP 1501.
Skills retraining before retesting: Regardless of the # of skills failed (1-3) the student will be offered one hour
of retraining before the retest. All skills retested must be passed or the student will fail EMSP 1501 and not
move on to EMSP 1160.
EMSP 1160: EMT Clinical/Ambulance Assignments:
Students WILL NOT be assigned to clinical/ambulances without a 75% or higher on the final grade in EMSP
1501 and successfully complete all NREMT/TDSHS skills tests. EMS students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all
EMS courses to be eligible for enrollment in future courses. Immunization records must be current prior to
enrollment in EMSP 1160. Students must attend the clinical orientation.
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 fail the course 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
may 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 “chronic” 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.
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.
Course Completion Materials:
 Student needs to be fingerprinted to be eligible for Texas Certification.
 Students successfully completing the EMSP 1501 and EMSP 1160 Emergency Medical Technician
course must fill out a NR application and apply their voucher number to be eligible to take the
National Registry Certification Exam. Once student is “cleared” for the exam student will need to
schedule an exam at a Computer Based Testing site.
 Once NR test is taken and passed student should go to the website below and complete the online application for EMT Initial Certification, submit the application, and associated fees to the
Texas Department of State Health Services
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/default.shtm
HCC course materials/student records will be maintained for five years. HCCS will not allow release records to
anyone EXCEPT, the registered student. HCCS EMSP will not duplicate records, clinical forms or personal
notes.
Application to Paramedic Program:
 Students complete in EMSP 1501/EMSP 1160, may request their student folder be considered for the
interview process of the next AEMT / Paramedic 1 class.
Note: HCC policies and procedures conform to all local, state, and federal guidelines.
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.
Central ADA Counselors – Jette (Yette) E. Lott - 713.718.6164 / Fax – 713-718-6179
Martha Scribner – 713.718.2548 / Fax – 713-718-6179
Northeast ADA Counselor- Cynthia De los Santos – 713-718-8322 / Fax – 713-718-8101
Northwest ADA Counselor – Katy campus – LaRonda Ashford – 713-718-5408 / Fax – 713-718-5222
Spring Branch – Lisa Parkinson – 713-718-5422 / Fax – 713-718-5430
Southeast ADA Counselor – Estelle J. Sit – 713-718-7144 / Fax – 713-718-7223
Southwest ADA Counselor – Dr. Becky Hauri – 713.718.7909 / Fax – 713-718-7781
Coleman ADA Counselor – Micah Bell – 713.718.7082 / Fax – 713-718-7171
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.
Student Issues:
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Refer to the Houston Community College System College Catalog. (www.hccs.edu/students)
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 Program Director of the department. Should the issue still not be
resolved, they would then have you contact the Director of the PSI.
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 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
EMSP 1501 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 classes 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:
 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 during the first week 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.
 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 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 Program Director____Vicki May______________, whose telephone
number is___713-718-8864___________________.
Emergency Medical Technician Course
EMSP 1501 EMT 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 number
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Student Signature
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Date
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Lead Instructor Signature (EMSP 1501)
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Date
Updated 8/2013; 1.2014; 8.2014; 1.2015; 5.2015; 11.2015; 1.2016