EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC
EMS 110- Section: [Insert]
[Insert other course information (optional): blended, honors]
Credit Hours: 7.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
Lecture Hours: 6.00
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Course Description:
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic is an in-depth study of the identification and treatment of people
with illness and traumatic injuries. It is intended for those who are involved with fire/rescue agencies or
private ambulance services or those who wish to pursue a career in emergency medicine in a prehospital
setting. Training is conducted in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Public Health Division of
Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety, in accordance with the U.S. Department of
Transportation's EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum. The training promotes an assessment-based
approach to identifying illness or injury and developing an appropriate plan of treatment within the
limitations of basic life support practices, including the use of prehospital patient care and rescue
equipment. Instruction includes classroom lecture, practical skill demonstration in a lab setting, and 30
hours of direct patient care in a hospital emergency department. On completion of the course, students
are eligible to take the Illinois EMT licensure exam. Licensure is required for employment as an EMT-B.
Salaries vary greatly from volunteer/paid-per-call compensation to full-time employment.
Course Note: Uniform requirement for clinical work are dark slacks (no jeans), dark shoes, and light blue
polo shirt with a collar, stethoscope and watch with a second hand. Students must be 18 years old and
provide evidence of a high school diploma or GED to take the state exam.
Course Prerequisite: Documentation of current CPR for Healthcare Providers. EMS 105 or NAE 100
with a grade of C or higher, or permission of NIMC Department of EMS. If not on rescue squad, must
provide proof of your own medical insurance for the clinical work.
Section Notes:
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Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. List the possible emotional reactions that the EMT-B may experience when faced with trauma,
illness, death and dying
2. Discuss the EMT-B role in communicating with the patient and family in the situation which
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involves trauma, illness, death and dying.
Define CISD
Recognize the indications for CISD
Describe the importance of scene safety
-Define body substance isolation
Identify the various types of personal protective equipment
-Define the EMT-Basic scope of practice
Define medical control in EMS practice
Discuss the importance of advanced directives in providing emergency care
Define: abandonment; negligence and battery
Discuss the role of the EMT-Basic in working with law enforcement in a potential crime scene
Discuss the role of the EMT-Basic in maintaining patient confidentiality in providing prehospital
emergency care-Identify the various types of personal protective equipment
Describe the anatomy and function of the following body systems: Respiratory, Circulatory,
Musculoskeletal, Nervous, and Endocrine
Identify the components of vital signs
Differentiate between sign and symptom
Discuss the importance of good body mechanics in moving and lifting of patients and equipment
Describe the steps involved in maintaining a patient airway for both patients with medical illness
and traumatic injury
Define the components of an oxygen delivery system
Discuss the importance of forming a general impression of the patient with the initial assessment.
Discuss the components of the detailed physical exam.
Describe trending of assessment findings
List the proper methods of initiating and terminating a radio call.
Describe what information is required in each section of the patient written report
Identify the medications approved for administration by the EMT-Basic
Discuss the indication, action, side effects and contraindications to the medications approved for
administration by the EMT Basic
Describe the emergency medical care of the patient with respiratory distress
Describe the emergency medical care of the patient with chest pain
Identify the indications for use of an AED
Describe the emergency care of the patient who presents with an altered mental status
Describe the process of childbirth
Differentiate the emergency medical care provided with predelivery complications from a normal
delivery
Discuss the elements of caring for the newborn during the delivery process
List the contents of the OB delivery kit
List the signs and symptoms of shock
State the elements of emergency care for the patient with signs and symptoms of shock
Identify the signs and symptoms of a patient with a musculoskeletal injury
Discuss the clinical signs of burn injuries to the skin, which may result from thermal or chemical
exposure
Describe the anatomical/physiological difference between the adult and pediatric population
Describe the legal aspects of operating an emergency vehicle
Identify the required equipment for a BLS response vehicle
Summarize the components of triage in a mass casualty incident
Discuss the local mass casualty response plan
Demonstrate the use of appropriate personal protective equipment
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45. Demonstrate the assessment of vital signs using appropriate technique
46. Perform a patient interview and obtain a patient history
47. Demonstrate appropriate techniques for moving and lifting using a variety of patient carrying
devices
48. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques for maintaining a patent airway through proper
positioning and use of airway adjunct devices
49. Demonstrate the appropriate technique for the delivery of oxygen via nasal cannula, nonrebreather mask and bag valve mask device.
50. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize patients
51. Demonstrate the skills involved in performing a detailed physical exam.
52. Perform a simulated patient report via radio transmission.
53. Complete a written prehospital patient care report
54. Demonstrate the general steps in assisting the patient with the self-administration of medications
55. Demonstrate the appropriate BLS interventions in managing the care of a patient with a medical
emergency
56. Demonstrate the appropriate BLS interventions in managing the care of a patient with traumatic
injuries
57. Demonstrate the use of an AED in conjunction with performing CPR
58. Demonstrate the steps to assist with a normal cephalic delivery
59. Demonstrate appropriate technique for wound care, splinting and bandaging
60. Participate in an exercise involving removal of a trauma victim from a motor vehicle
61. Participate in an exercise involving a mass casualty response, and the EMT B role in triage and
treatment of victims
62. Explain the importance of scene safety in providing prehospital patient care
63. Explain the rationale for properly lifting and moving patients
64. Explain the rationale for serving as an advocate for the patient in accessing emergency care
65. Explain the patient’s right to privacy in the context of accessing prehospital emergency care
66. Explain the importance of incorporating positive lifestyle behaviors for the overall well-being of
the EMT-Basic
67. Explain the rational for basic life support ventilation and oxygen administration as a priority over
most other basic life support skills.
68. Explain the value of performing an initial assessment
69. Explain the value of performing an ongoing assessment.
70. Explain the rationale for patient care documentation via both verbal and written report
71. Explain the rationale for assisting a patient with self-administration of medications
72. Explain the implications of dealing with two patients in prehospital management of childbirth
73. Explain the rationale for having knowledge and silks appropriate to meeting the special needs of
the pediatric patient
74. Explain the importance of communicating with parent/caregivers in providing pediatric
emergency care.
75. Explain the rationale for having your EMS unit prepared to respond at all times
Course Outline:
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Introduction to EMS
A. Role of the EMT-Basic
B. EMS Systems
C. EMS Law
D. Patient Rights
E. EMS Safety Practices
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The Human Body
A. Human Anatomy
B. Body Systems and Functions
C. Patient Assessment
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
A. Patient Assessment-ABC’s
B. Rescue Breathing
C. Barrier Devices and BVM
D. Chest Compressions- Professional Rescuer
E. Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
F. AED
Patient Assessment
A. Scene Size Up
B. Initial and Focused Assessment
C. Detailed Assessment
D. Ongoing Assessment
E. Vital Sign Assessment
Trauma Assessment
A. Bleeding
B. Soft Tissue Injuries
C. Burn Injuries
D. Shock States
E. Extremity Injuries
F. Head, Neck and Spine Injuries
Trauma Management
A. Wound care and bandaging
B. Splinting of extremity injuries
C. Shock Management
D. Spinal Immobilization
Medical Emergencies
A. Respiratory Distress
B. Cardiac Emergencies
C. Neurological Emergencies
D. Diabetic Emergencies
Medical Emergency Management
A. Administration of Patient Assisted Medications
B. Indications and Use of the AED
Environmental Emergencies
A. Poisonings
B. Bites and Stings
Childbirth
A. Female Reproductive System
B. Physiology of Pregnancy
C. Emergency Childbirth
D. Complications of Childbirth
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Infants and Children
A. Care of the Newborn
B. Growth and Development in Children
C. Pediatric Patient Assessment
D. Common Medical Emergencies
E. Common Traumatic Injuries
Ambulance Operations
A. Moving and Lifting Patients
B. Emergency Vehicle Operations
C. The Anatomy of an EMS Call
Gaining Access
A. Motor Vehicle Accident Response
B. Motor Vehicle Extrication
C. Multiple Patient Incidents
D. Triage Principles
Assignments and Grading Criteria
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Policies
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Late work/make-up policy: [Insert]
Weekly Course Schedule
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Teaching Schedule
The scheduling of the activities and teaching strategies on this syllabus, but not the objectives or content,
may be altered at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
Withdrawals: The last day to drop this course is [Insert date according to Important Class Dates for term
https://catalog.mchenry.edu/syllabi/Pages/default.aspx]. Failure to attend class does not constitute official
withdrawal. If students are considering a withdrawal, they should consult directly with the instructor and an
academic advisor. Students may withdraw from a class through the Registration Office, either in person or by
fax: (815) 455-3766. In their request, students should include their name, student ID number, course prefix,
number and section, course title, instructor, reason for withdrawing, and their signature. Withdrawal from a
course will not be accepted over the telephone.
Academic Support for Special Populations Students
Students with Disabilities:
It is the policy and practice of McHenry County College to create inclusive learning environments. If you
are a student with a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act – Amended
(ADAA) and require accommodations, please contact the Access and Disability Services office for
information on appropriate policies and procedures for receiving accommodations and support.
Disabilities covered by ADAA may include learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities, or chronic
health disorders. Students should contact the Access and Disability Services office if they are not certain
whether a medical condition/disability qualifies. To receive accommodations, students must make a
formal request and must supply documentation from a qualified professional to support that request.
However, you do not need to have your documentation in hand for our first meeting. Students who
believe they qualify must contact the Access and Disability Services office to begin the accommodation
process. All discussions remain confidential. The Access and Disability Services office is located in
Room A260 in A Building in the Atrium. To schedule an appointment to speak with the manager, please
call (815) 455-8766. Information about disabilities services at MCC can be found at:
www.mchenry.edu/access
Students in Career/Technical Programs
As a student enrolled in a career or technical education program at McHenry County College, you may be
eligible for services and assistance under the Carl D. Perkins III Grant. Grant funds are used, in part, to
assist students who are at risk of not succeeding in their educational pursuits. The traits that often prevent
students from succeeding are: economic disadvantage, academic disadvantage, disability/disabilities,
single parent, displaced homemaker, enrollment in a program in which their gender is under represented,
and limited English proficiency (LEP). The definitions of each trait are available in the Access and
Disability Services office. Students with one or more of these traits are referred to as Perkins Special
Populations Students.
If you would like to know if you are eligible for services at any time during the semester, please do not
hesitate to contact the Manager, Access and Disability Services. The office is Room A260, and phone
number is (815) 455-8676.
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Additional syllabus information and resources can be found at www.mchenry.edu/syllabusinfo.
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING ALL SYLLABUS INFORMATION.
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