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Analyze the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain the EMS System's structure(s)
explain the role the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plays in the system
explain access to the Emergency Medical Services
detail the education required for EMR credentialing
detail the education required for EMT licensing*
analyze Authorization to Practice requirements
differentiate between quality improvement and quality assurance in the EMS system
analyze the roles of medical oversight in the EMS system
explain culture of safety in the EMS system
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Evaluate EMR/EMT responsibilities
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
categorize EMS professional roles
explain EMR/EMT role responsibilities
characterize professional EMR/EMT behavior
explain EMR/EMT role in quality improvement
analyze the impact of Research on emergency medical care
explain the EMR scope of practice
analyze the emotional aspects of Emergency Care
explain the importance of EMR/EMT physical wellness
explain the importance of EMR/EMT psychological wellness
analyze safety precautions used while working on and near roadways
analyze disease transmission safety protocols
analyze EMR responsibilities related to public health
select appropriate PPE for a variety of responses
demonstrate correct use of chosen PPE
identify common immunizations
identify immunizations that should be obtained by the EMR/EMT
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Apply EMR operational procedures
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
analyze field operations
analyze ambulance operations
analyze patient extrication operations
analyze hazardous materials operations
analyze multiple casualty incident operations
analyze air medical operations
analyze incident management
analyze EMS response to terrorism
apply decontamination procedures
meet WI weapons of mass destruction training requirement
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Apply EMR legal requirements and ethical standards
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain legal aspect of EMS scope of practice
characterize advance directives
explain the ethical issues related to starting and stopping resuscitation
explain legal aspects of consent for various populations
explain legal aspects of right of refusal requirements
identify other legal considerations for the EMS professions
apply confidentiality laws
explain mandatory reporting laws
explain the legal aspects of patient restraint
document minimum data set
complete pre-hospital care report
document patient refusal
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Apply EMR communication principles
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
apply therapeutic communication techniques
apply positive relationship building techniques
use interviewing techniques
apply verbal diffusing techniques
apply special situation interview techniques
identify communication technology components
use technology-specific communication techniques
apply accepted principles of documentation
apply Diversity Equity and Inclusion communication principles
use foundational medical terminology
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Apply correct patient movement techniques
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
define body mechanics
distinguish between urgent and non-urgent patient movement techniques
apply patient positioning guidelines
apply correct restraint techniques*
apply patient movement guidelines
use patient movement equipment safely*
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Analyze pathophysiology principles
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain components of ambient air
explain airway patency
explain obstructions at various anatomic levels
characterize respiratory changes associated with respiratory compromise
explain minute ventilation
explain alveolar ventilation
discuss alterations in regulation of respiration due to medical or traumatic conditions
characterize perfusion and shock
identify the composition of blood
convert imperial measurements to metric measurements
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Identify body system functions
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain the different anatomical positions
identify components of the musculoskeletal system
explain the purpose of the musculoskeletal system
identify components of the respiratory system
explain the purpose of the respiratory system
identify components of the circulatory system
explain the purpose of the circulatory system
identify components of the nervous system
explain the purpose of the nervous system
explain the different anatomical positions
identify components of the endocrine system
explain the purpose of the endocrine system
identify components of the reproductive system
explain the purpose of the reproductive system
identify components of the integumentary system
explain the purpose of the integumentary system
identify components of the digestive system
explain the purpose of the digestive system
identify components of the lymphatic system
explain the purpose of the lymphatic system
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Characterize human development stages
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
analyze infant development
analyze toddler development
analyze pre-school aged child development
analyze school-aged child development
analyze adolescent development
analyze early-adulthood development
analyze middle adulthood development
analyze late adulthood development
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Analyze EMR medication profiles*
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify drug trade and generic names*
identify drug indications*
identify drug actions*
identify drug classifications*
identify drug contraindications*
identify drug side effects*
identify drug dosages*
identify drug routes*
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Administer medications safely
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
apply safe medication administration practices
integrate medication safety*
use universal precautions during medication delivery
identify the six rights of drug administration*
reassess patient after medication administration*
apply medication cross-check safety principles*
use resources for safe administration of weight-based dosing*
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Relate the anatomy of the airway to airway management
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain patency of the airway
analyze respiratory compromise
explain age-related variations in pediatric patients
differentiate between an adequate and inadequate airway
compare/contrast the signs and symptoms of a patient with an adequate and inadequate airway
identify the anatomical structures of the airway
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Relate the anatomy of the airway to the process of respiration
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify reasons for inadequate respiration
examine vascular structures that support respiration
analyze how the diaphragm and accessory muscles aid in ventilation
explain tidal volumes related to the ventilation process
explain dead space volumes related to the ventilation process
explain the physiology and pathophysiology of oxygenation
differentiate between adequate and inadequate respiration and ventilation
describe management of a patient with adequate vs inadequate ventilation
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Apply airway management techniques
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify oxygen concentration for oxygen delivery devices*
identify reasons for interruption of ventilation
examine the physiology and pathophysiology of ventilation
demonstrate techniques of a tracheobronchial suctioning
demonstrate techniques of upper airway suctioning
explain anatomy as it relates to the use of non-visualized airways*
identify components of non-visualized airways*
outline indications and contraindications for use of non-visualized airways*
demonstrate insertion and use of non-visualized airways*
demonstrate the removal of a non-visualized airway*
identify gastric distention
demonstrate gastric decompression with the usage of an advanced airway*
demonstrate head tilt-chin lift method
demonstrate modified jaw thrust method
demonstrate the need for either nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal airway devices
demonstrate the use of nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal airway devices
identify techniques of upper airway suctioning
explain oxygen safety considerations
demonstrate safe oxygen cylinder handling
use an oxygen cylinder
demonstrate the ventilation of a patient
demonstrate use of oxygen delivery devices
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Apply patient assessment process
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify common scene hazards
obtain patient history
identify chief complaint
determine if critical life-saving interventions are needed
apply components of a primary assessment/survey
perform a primary assessment
determine if age-related assessment considerations apply
modify assessment based on patient age
obtain vital signs
perform reassessment
perform secondary assessment
apply ECG monitoring patches*
apply ECG monitoring patches for obtaining acquisition and transmission of 12, 15, and 18-lead ECGs*
apply end-tidal (ETCO2) CO2 monitoring equipment if used for a non-visualized or advanced airway
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Apply fundamental medical care within the scope of EMR practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
administer age-appropriate treatment
address any altered mental status
address Abdominal and Gastrointestinal emergencies
address infectious disease emergencies
address endocrine disorder emergencies
address psychiatric disorder emergencies
address cardiovascular emergencies
address toxicological emergencies
address respiratory emergencies
address Immunology Emergencies
address Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal emergencies
address emergencies related to Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
administer appropriate medications (scope specific)*
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Apply fundamental trauma care within the EMR scope of practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
modify assessment as needed for trauma patient(s)
provide age-appropriate treatment for trauma patient(s)
address bleeding
address chest trauma
address Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma
address Orthopedic Trauma
address Soft Tissue Trauma
address Head, Facial, Neck and Spine Trauma
address Special Considerations in Trauma
address Environmental Emergencies
address Multi-System Trauma
address burn trauma
analyze the spinal stabilization assessment
apply pharmacological treatments based on trauma emergencies*
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Address special considerations in patient treatment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
modify assessment for patients with special challenges
modify treatment for patients with special challenges
identify home healthcare equipment that informs of patient status and care
address gynecological emergencies
address obstetric emergencies
address labor and delivery emergencies
address newborn emergencies
apply pharmacological treatments*
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Address shock
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify shock signs and symptoms
identify patient in shock
characterize stages of shock
identify types of shock
apply treatment(s) based on the shock type
apply pharmacological treatments based upon type of shock*
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Resuscitate patient
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
treat cardiac arrest through use of external defibrillation devices
perform appropriate BLS by current AHA guidelines
perform appropriate age-related CPR to current AHA guidelines
apply CCR techniques*