| Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 03/25/08 |
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EMT104AB 20084-99999
| LAB
| 0.50 Credit(s)
| 0.50 Period(s)
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Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology
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Simulation of actual emergency responses, with practical application of
techniques and skills covered in EMT curricula. Scenario based learning
applied to the techniques of emergency medical care in accordance with
national and state curriculum. Practical application of anatomy,
physiology, patient assessment, and treatment of medically or traumatically
compromised patients, special hazards and medical operations. Also includes
patient-assisted medication administration, semi-automatic external
defibrillator and blood glucose monitoring. Students function in outside,
scenario based environment.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: EMT/FSC104, or EMT200, or (EMT272AA,
EMT272AB, and EMT272LL), or EMT273, or certified EMT Basic, IEMT, or
Paramedic in the State of Arizona, or permission of Instructor.
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| Cross-References:
FSC104AB
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| 1.
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Demonstrate techniques for obtaining baseline vitals and SAMPLE (Signs
and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past pertinent history, Last
oral intake; Events leading up to the present illness, including
trauma) history. (I)
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| 2.
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Demonstrate the components of patient assessment needed to identify a
medical emergency in any of the following categories: medical, trauma,
environmental conditions for both conscious and unconscious patients.
(II)
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| 3.
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Demonstrate care for patients in need of basic life support. (II)
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| 4.
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Demonstrate use of mechanical adjuncts to assist with airway,
breathing and circulatory management. (II)
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Demonstrate ability to identify patients in need of supplemental
oxygen and provide it correctly. (II)
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Identify a patient in shock, cardiac compromise, or respiratory
failure. (II)
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| 7.
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Identify and treat soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries. (II)
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| 8.
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Identify and treat injuries to the head, chest, abdomen and genitalia.
(II)
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| 9.
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Stabilize and splint musculoskeletal injuries in the upper and lower
extremities. (II)
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| 10.
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Identify and treat patients with possible injuries or to the skull,
brain, neck, spine, abdomen, pelvis, or extremities. (II)
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| 11.
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Identify and treat the following emergencies: toxicological,
behavioral, cardiac, respiratory, pediatric, diabetic or obstetrical.
(II)
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| 12.
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Apply techniques used to lift, move position and extricate a patient
in order to minimize discomfort and additional injury. (I, II)
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| 13.
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Identify and use equipment assigned to ambulance and rescue vehicles.
(II)
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| 14.
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Triage and categorize patient care by priorities in a simulated
situation. (II)
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| 15.
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Demonstrate ability to assess and respond to scene safety hazards.
(II)
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| 16.
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Demonstrate ability to inspect and organize EMS (Emergency Medical
Services) equipment for emergency response. (I, II)
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Demonstrate application of safety procedures when responding to
simulated patient encounters. (I, II)
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Utilize communication skills effectively during simulated patient
encounters. (I, II)
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Demonstrate ability to function in team environment during simulated
patient encounters. (II)
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