Course

10531102 Emergency Medical Technician 1
Course Information
Description
Based upon the State of Wisconsin/U.S. Department of Transportation/National Highway Transportation Safety Administration curriculum, this approximately 54 hour course covers modules 1-3 and includes classroom instruction, lectures, discussion, demonstrations, skill practice on the roles and responsibilities of being an Emergency Medical Services Provider, as well as basic communication and documentation skills, anatomy and physiology, performing a patient assessment, critical thinking, and basic airway management. This course is a co-requisite of the EMT 2 course.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. M1.1.  Demonstrate proper wellness/safety procedures, patient transfer and medical legal considerations as an EMT
    Assessment Strategies
    written, graphic, or oral assessment
    practical skill assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a written, graphic, or oral assessment(s)
    you meet the college threshold for successful achievement on required skill demonstration

  2. M1.2.  Relate anatomy-physiology and pathophysiology to the profession of an EMT
    Assessment Strategies
    written, graphic, or oral assessment
    practical skill assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on written, graphic, or oral assessment(s)
    you meet the college threshold for successful achievement on required skill demonstration

  3. M2.1.  Demonstrate thorough primary and secondary patient assessments
    Assessment Strategies
    written, graphic, or oral assessment
    practical skill assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on written, graphic, or oral assessment(s)
    you meet the college threshold for successful achievement on required skill demonstration

  4. M2.2. Demonstrate history taking as a part of a thorough patient assessment
    Assessment Strategies
    written, graphic, or oral assessment
    practical skill assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on written, graphic, or oral assessment(s)
    you meet the college threshold for successful achievement on required skill demonstration

  5. M2.3. Distinguish among the anatomical, physical, cognitive, and emotional differences of pediatric and adult patients
    Assessment Strategies
    written, graphic, or oral assessment
    practical skill assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on written, graphic, or oral assessment(s)
    you meet the college threshold for successful achievement on required skill demonstration

  6. M2.4. Examine the physiological and psychosocial characteristics associated with various stages of life
    Assessment Strategies
    written, graphic, or oral assessment
    practical skill assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on written, graphic, or oral assessment(s)
    you meet the college threshold for successful achievement on required skill demonstration

  7. M3.1. Investigate the respiratory process and anatomy of the airway
    Assessment Strategies
    written, graphic, or oral assessment
    practical skill assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on written, graphic, or oral assessment(s)
    you meet the college threshold for successful achievement on required skill demonstration

  8. M3.2. Demonstrate the proper basic and advanced airway management
    Assessment Strategies
    written, graphic, or oral assessment
    practical skill assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on written, graphic, or oral assessment(s)
    you meet the college threshold for successful achievement on required skill demonstration

  9. M5.1. Demonstrate a correct medical assessment
    Assessment Strategies
    written, graphic, or oral assessment
    practical skill assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on written, graphic, or oral assessment(s)
    you meet the college threshold for successful achievement on required skill demonstration