Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/23/93
EMT122 19942-99999	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
American Sign Language for Emergency-Care Providers
A participative course designed for the prehospital health-care provider. Vocabulary to create phrases, terms, and methods of interview for the ill or injured victim who is deaf. Cultural information designed to facilitate approach and interaction with the victim, family, and/or significant other. Documentation of the interview content on the prehospital encounter form. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
EMT122   19942-99999	American Sign Language for Emergency-Care Providers

1.	Describe the liability concerns involved when conveying information. (I, VI, VII)
2.	Explain how knowledge of the cultural aspects assist with patient interaction. (I)
3.	Describe the implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504, 1973. (I)
4.	Use basic American Sign Language vocabulary, phrases, and techniques specific to prehospital care. (II-VII)
5.	Given an emergency incident, identify techniques that will facilitate interaction with the victim. (I-VII)
6.	Give appropriate directions, explanations, and reassurance using signing techniques during patient care. (I-VII)
7.	Utilize alternative communication techniques. (I-VII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
EMT122   19942-99999	American Sign Language for Emergency-Care Providers

I. Legal and Social Implications During patient Interaction A. Safety at the scene B. EMT duties and responsibilities C. Approach to the patient D. Utilization of resources E. Documentation II. Introduction to the Alphabet A. Basic sentence structure B. Tenses a. Past b. Present c. Future C. Yes/no questions D. Possessive terminology III. Vocabulary A. Words and phrases B. Body language C. Greetings, directions, commands IV. Production of Signs A. Body Position B. Palm orientation 1. Toward the body 2. Away from the body 3. Movement C. Gestures V. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Incident Overview A. Multi-victim situations B. Triage C. Hazardous materials incidents D. Local EMS standard operating procedures VI. Transportation, Immobilization A. Use of equipment, restraints B. Refusal of care and/or transportation VII. Interview, Assessment, and Documentation A. Interview techniques, history taking, and assessment techniques B. Communication assistance with the physician C. Information transfer to an encounter form

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