University of Alaska Southeast – Health Sciences Program
Emergency Medical Technician - I
Course Syllabus
Instructor:
Charlie Blattner
Email: charlieblattner@yahoo.com
Phone: (907)209-5678
Office Hours: by appointment
Semester:
Dates class meets:
Days/Times of class:
Spring 2008
1/14/08 – 3/26/08
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm
Bill Ray Center
38264 / 6-credits
Room:
CRN/Credits:
Pre-requisites:
The student must be sufficiently proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English
language to understand the course materials and actively participate in class discussions
and patient care scenarios.
Required Text(s):
 Emergency Medical Technician, Making the Difference. Chapleau
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State of Alaska Skill Sheets
Recommended Text(s):
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Guide for EMTs in Alaska
State of Alaska Cold Injuries Guidelines
State of Alaska Burn Protocols
State of Alaska Trauma Guidelines
How to Take the Written and Practical Examinations for EMT Certification
Course Description:
This course leads to eligibility for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-I with the Sate of Alaska
and as an EMT-Basic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Topics included in the
course are: roles and responsibilities of the EMT; medical-legal considerations of EMS; respiratory and cardiac
emergencies; CPR; practical use of airway adjuncts; advanced airway management; bleeding and shock; trauma
management; medical emergencies and their management; environmental emergencies; emergency childbirth;
pediatrics; geriatrics; exposure to hazardous situations; introduction to hazardous materials; psychological
emergencies; patient packaging and triage; stabilization and transport of the sick and injured; and communications
and report writing. Also included in the course is content from the Alaska Skill Sheets, the Alaska Cold Injuries
Guidelines, the Alaska Trauma Guidelines, the Alaska Burn Protocols, and certain Alaska statutes and regulations
specifically related to Emergency Medical Services.
Certification as an EMT-I with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, or as an EMT-Basic with
the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, requires meeting additional qualifications for
certification which include the successful completion of written and practical examinations for certification.
About the Instructor:
Mr. Blattner earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in biology at Lewis & Clark College and completed
Advanced Paramedic Training at Oregon Health Sciences University. He has extensive experience in emergency
medicine and has been an active instructor in the field. Mr. Blattner has experience in course development and
implementation for emergency medicine and was awarded the "Star of Life", in Washington D.C. during National
EMS Week, 1997 and Paramedic of the Year 2001 for Kitsap County, Washington.
Instruction Methods:
 Daily workbook and reading assignments
 Daily quiz and review with discussion
 Daily laboratory demonstration and practice
 Classroom lectures & overheads
 Classroom videos
Course Goals/Competencies:
 Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition or extent of injuries assess requirements
for emergency medical care
 Administer appropriate emergency medical care based on assessment findings of the patient’s condition
 Lift, move, position and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury
 Perform safely and effectively the expectations of the job description of EMT-I
 Prepare the student for the written practical examinations with the State of Alaska and National Registry
of Emergency Medical Technicians
Grading
Attendance .............................................. 10%
Quizzes .................................................. 20%
Exams ..................................................... 40%
Scenarios/Skills ...................................... PASS/FAIL
Final Practical Exam .............................. PASS/FAIL
Final Exam..............................................30%
A
B
C
D
F
90-100%
80-89.9%
70-79.9%
60-69.9%
less than 60%
Note: Students must maintain a "C" (75 and above) average. Students with an average below 80% and/or failure
of the final practical and or written exam will not be eligible to take the Alaska or National Registry certification
examinations offered following the course.
Late Assignments Policy
No late assignments will be accepted.
Attendance Policy
Because of the importance of each lesson within the Emergency Medical Technician training program, and the
fact that each session builds upon material presented earlier in the course, attendance at all sessions is mandatory.
Students are expected to be present in the classroom at the start of each session.
If it is impossible for a student to attend a particular session, the instructor may allow the session to be made up.
The makeup session may include extra class time, attendance at a different course teaching the missed material,
viewing videotapes, other activities deemed appropriate by the instructor. An absence deemed inexcusable by the
instructor will result in a grade of zero assigned for missed quizzes, written or practical exams, that occurred
during the absence. More than two absences may result in a counseling session to determine the feasibility
for continuing the course.
An individual who has not made up any excused absences by the end of the course will not be considered to have
successfully completed the class and will not be eligible for certification with the State of Alaska or the National
Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Class Participation
Students are expected to participate fully in course discussions and patient care scenarios and to interact with
faculty, staff, and other students in a professional manner. Good interpersonal communications skills and patient
rapport are essential in emergency medical care. Skills stations and scenarios are an integral portion of this
course. Students must be able to perform required skills in a competent manner in order to pass this course.
Students will be expected to participate in Emergency Room rotations (0ne 8 hour rotation). Emergency Room
rotations must be completed prior to final examinations. Benchmark criteria will help the student to solidify text
book knowledge to practical application.
Professionalism
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and professional manner throughout the course.
Unprofessional conduct, such as cheating on quizzes or examinations, or engaging in unsafe practices which may
injure others in class, may serve as grounds for dismissal from the course. In such environments, ethical conduct,
respect for patient confidentiality, and good patient care are essential. The EMT student should use the time spent
in the training program to develop and refine these attributes.
Due to the inherent nature of pre-hospital care education, students will perform physical assessments (such as
touching of the body, auscultation of lung sounds, lifting and moving and related skills that are typical of the prehospital care profession) on fellow classmates.
Learning Support Options
If you need extra practice, form study groups or contact the instructor for help.
The Learning Center serves students through academic support services that enable students to achieve personal,
academic, and vocational goals. For an up-to-date schedule and other information, visit their website at:
http://www.uas.alaska.edu/uas/TLC/ or give them a call at (907) 465-6348.
Disabilities Statement
Students who have documented disabilities should contact the Disability Support Services Office immediately at
465-1298 to implement necessary academic and/or programmatic accommodations.
Course Calendar
Jan 15 (1800-2200)
o Introduction to Emergency Care 1.5 hrs
o Well-Being of the EMT-Basic 2.0 hrs
o Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues 0.5 hrs
Jan 18 (1800-2200)
o Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues 1.5 hrs
o The Human Body 2.5 hrs
Jan 22 (1800-2200) Quiz
o Communications 1.0 hrs
o Ambulance Operations 1.0 hrs
o Infectious Disease
Jan 24 (1800-2200)
o Gaining Access 1.0 hrs
o Scene Size-up 1.0 hrs
o Initial Assessment 2.0 hrs
Jan 26 (0900-1300)
o Airway 4.0 hrs
Jan 29 (1800-2200) Quiz
o Airway 1.0 hrs
o Practical Lab: Airway 2.0 hrs
o Evaluation: Airway 1.0 hrs
Jan 31 (1800-2200)
o Focused History and Physical Exam: Medical 2.0 hrs
o Vital Signs/Sample History 2.0 hrs
Feb 2 (0900-1300)
o Detailed Physical Exam 1.5 hrs
o On-Going Assessment 1.0hrs
o Practical Lab: Patient Assessment 1.5 hrs
Feb 7 (1800-2200) Quiz
o Practical Lab: Patient Assessment 2.5 hrs
o General Pharmacology 1.0 hrs
o Respiratory Emergencies 0.5 hrs
Feb 9 (0900-1300)
o Respiratory Emergencies 2.0 hrs
o Practical Lab: Medical/Behavioral and Obstetrics/Gynecology
Feb 12 (1800-2200)
o Practical Lab: Medical/Behavioral and Obstetrics/Gynecology
o Cardiac Emergencies 2.0 hrs
Feb 14 (1800-1300) Quiz
o Cardiac Emergencies 2.0 hrs
o Practical Lab: Medical/Behavioral and Obstetrics/Gynecology
Feb 16 (0900-1300)
o Cardiac Emergencies 2.0 hrs
o Practical Lab: Medical/Behavioral and Obstetrics/Gynecology
Feb 19 (1800-2200)
o Diabetic Emergencies/Altered Mental Status 2.0 hrs
o Practical Lab: Medical/Behavioral and Obstetrics/Gynecology
Feb 21 (18800-2100)
o Behavioral Emergencies 2.0 hrs
Scenarios 2 hrs
Scenarios 2 hrs
Scenarios 2 hrs
Scenarios 2 hrs
Scenarios 2 hrs
o Obstetrics/ Gynecology 2.0 hrs
Feb 23 (0900-1300) Quiz
o Allergies 2.5 hrs
o Practical Lab: Medical/Behavioral and Obstetrics/Gynecology
Feb 26 (1800-2200)
o Poisoning/Overdose 2.5 hrs
o Practical Lab: Medical/Behavioral and Obstetrics/Gynecology
Feb 28 (1800-2200)
o Environmental Emergencies 2.0 hrs
o Practical Lab: Medical/Behavioral and Obstetrics/Gynecology
Mar 1 (0900-1300) Mid-term
o Bleeding and Shock 2.0 hrs
o Practical Lab: Medical/Behavioral and Obstetrics/Gynecology
March 6 (1800-2200)
o Open
March 8 (0900-1300)
o Evaluation: Patient Assessment 4.0 hrs
March 11 (1800-2200)
o Practical Lab: Medical/Behavioral and Obstetrics/Gynecology
March 13 (1800-2200)
o History and Physical Exam: Trauma 4.0 hrs
March 15-23 SPRING BREAK
March 25 (1800-2200) Quiz
o History and Physical Exam: Trauma 4.0 hrs
March 27 (1800-2200)
o Injuries to the Head and Spine 2.5 hrs
o Practical Lab: Trauma 1.5 hrs
March 29 (0900-1300)
o Soft Tissue Injuries 3.0 hrs
o Practical Lab: Trauma 1.0 hrs
April 3 (1800-2200) Quiz
o Musculoskeletal 4.0 hrs
April 5 (0900-1300)
o Open
April 8 (1800-2200)
o Musculoskeletal 2.0
o Evaluation: Trauma 2.0 hrs
April 10 (1800-2200) Quiz
o Evaluation: Patient Assessment 4.0 hrs
April 12 (0900-1300)
o Soft Tissue Injuries 3.0 hrs
o Practical Lab: Trauma 1.0 hrs
April 15 (1800-2200)
o Evaluation: Patient Assessment 4.0 hrs
April 17 (1800-2200) Quiz
o Evaluation: Trauma 1.5 hrs
o Trauma Evaluation 1.0 hrs
o Infants and Children 1.5 hrs
Scenarios 1.5
Scenarios 1.5 hrs
Scenarios 2 hrs
Scenarios 2 hrs
Scenarios 4 hrs
April 19 (0900-1300) Mid term
o Infants and Children 2.5 hrs
o Documentation 1.5 hrs
April 22 (1800-2200)
o Review 4.0 hrs
April 24 (1800-2200)
o Final Written Exam 4.0 hr
April 26 (1800-2200)
o Final Practical Exam 4.0 hrs
****UAS CLASS IS OVER****
May 1 (1800-2200)
o State of Alaska Written Exam 3.5 hrs
May 3 (0900-till done)
o State of Alaska Practical Examination 4.5 hrs
***Subject to Change***