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Analyze the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain the EMS Systems 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 EMT licensing
analyze Authorization to Practice requirements
analyze systems of care
examine EMS history
differentiate between quality improvement an quality assurance in the EMS system
analyze the roles of medical oversight in the EMS system
explain culture of safety in the EMS system
analyze EMS MIH/CP and specialty roles in the EMS system
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Evaluate EMT responsibilities
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
categorize EMS professional roles
explain EMT role responsibilities
explain evidence-based decision principles
examine importance of EMT-related critical thinking skills
analyze EMT responsibilities related to public health
characterize professional behavior for the EMR/EMT
explain the role of the EMR/EMT in quality improvement
analyze the impact of research on emergency medical care
explain the EMT scope of practice
analyze the emotional aspects of providing emergency care
explain the importance of EMR/EMT physical fitness
explain the importance of EMR/EMT psychological wellness
Analyze safety precautions used while working on and near roadways
analyze disease transmission safety protocols
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 EMT operational procedures
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
analyze field operations
explain the importance of emergency vehicle maintenance
explain principles of safe ground ambulance operations
apply safe ambulance operation principles
apply pediatric transport protocols
explain the risks and responsibilities of transport
apply safety principles of patient care during transport
explain crew resource management
perform triage for a mass casualty incident
adjust treatment for mass casualty incidents
apply incident management techniques
meet FEMA IS-100 training requirements
meet FEMA ICS 700 training requirements
explain safety considerations for air ambulance operations
analyze guidelines for use of air ambulance
apply safety considerations for vehicle extrication
use appropriate PPE during extrication
perform simple patient extrication
provide patient care during extrication, as needed
ensure patient safety during patient extrication
analyze hazardous material operations
apply decontamination procedures
analyze EMS response to terrorism
meet WI weapons of mass destruction training requirement*
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Apply EMT Legal Requirements and Ethical Standards
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain the legal aspects of the EMS scope of practice
characterize advance directives
explain the ethical issues related to starting and stopping resuscitation
explain the legal aspects of consent for various populations
explain the legal aspects of a patient's right of refusal
identify other legal considerations for the EMS professions
apply confidentiality laws
explain mandatory reporting laws
explain the legal aspects of patient restraint
document a minimum data set
complete a pre-hospital care report
document a patient refusal
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Apply EMT 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
identify medical word roots, prefixes, and suffixes
define common medical abbreviations
interpret common medical symbols
use medical terms related to body structures
use medical terms related to body systems
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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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Apply pathophysiology principles related to EMT scope of practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
quantify the components of ambient air
maintain a patent airway
address obstructions at various anatomic levels
evaluate respiratory changes associated with respiratory compromise
quantify minute ventilation
explain alveolar ventilation
evaluate perfusion
compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic metabolism
compare and contrast the functions of blood components
evaluate how systemic vascular resistance affects the body
compare and contrast hydrostatic and oncotic pressures
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Analyze body system functions
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain the importance of different anatomical positions
analyze components of the musculoskeletal system
analyze the function of the musculoskeletal system
analyze components of the respiratory system
analyze the function of the respiratory system
analyze components of the circulatory system
analyze the function of the circulatory system
analyze components of the nervous system
analyze the function of the nervous system
analyze components of the endocrine system
analyze the function of the endocrine system
analyze components of the reproductive system
analyze the function of the reproductive system
analyze components of the integumentary system
analyze the function of the integumentary system
analyze components of the digestive system
analyze the function of the digestive system
analyze components of the lymphatic system
analyze the function of the lymphatic system
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Characterize human development stages
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
compare and contrast the anatomical differences among different age groups
compare and contrast physiological difference among different age groups
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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Apply pharmacological principles as related to the EMT scope of practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
analyze medication profiles
analyze metabolism and excretion
identify the medications used by an EMT
identify indications of medications administered by EMTs
identify the expiration dates of medications
function with legal parameters applicable to the EMT scope of practice regarding medication administration
analyze the risk of polypharmacy for all age groups
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Administer medications safely within the EMT scope of practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
apply safe medication administration practices
administer medications through routes within the EMT scope of practice
validate the right patient
validate the right medication
validate the right dosage
validate the right route
validate the right time
validate the right documentation
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 and contrast the signs and symptoms of a patient with an adequate and inadequate airway
differentiate swelling of the airway due to trauma or infection
identify the anatomical structures of the airway
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Analyze the anatomy of the airway related to process of respiration
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
analyze causes for inadequate respiration
analyze vascular structures that support respiration
analyze how the diaphragm and accessory muscles aid in ventilation
compare and contrast adequate tidal volume among various patients
analyze alveolar ventilation in terms of dead space
interpret the results of a CO2 monitoring device
determine when to intervene based on tidal volume
analyze alveolar ventilation in terms of tidal volume
analyze alveolar ventilation in terms of vital capacity
analyze alveolar ventilation in terms of minute volume
analyze alveolar ventilation in terms of residual volume
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Apply airway management techniques within the scope of EMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
analyze oxygen concentration for oxygen delivery devices for all life-span categories
explain reasons for interruption of ventilation
explain 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
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
apply non-invasive positive pressure ventilation*
demonstrate end-tidal CO2 continuous monitoring*
demonstrate use of automated transport ventilator during CPR*
demonstrate relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) through visualization
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Apply patient assessment procedures within scope of EMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
manage common scene hazards
perform scene assessment
obtain pertinent SAMPLE history
assess history of the present complaint using OPQRST questions
apply clarifying history questions, if needed
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
identify pertinent negatives
identify pertinent positives
determine the type of assessment needed
assess body systems for need to apply treatment as indicated by the chief complaint
monitor pulse oximeter
take non-invasive blood pressure
apply ECG monitoring patches for obtaining acquisition and transmission of 12, 15, and 18-lead ECGs*
monitor blood glucose
apply guidelines for field triage
make patient transport decisions
apply end-tidal (ETCO2) CO2 monitoring equipment if used for a non-visualized or advanced airway
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Manage medical care within scope of EMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
administer appropriate medications within EMT scope of practice
manage age-appropriate treatment(s)
manage any altered status
manage abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies
manage infectious disease emergencies
manage endocrine disorder emergencies
manage psychiatric disorder emergencies
manage cardiovascular emergencies
manage toxicological emergencies
manage respiratory emergencies
manage immunology emergencies
manage non-traumatic musculoskeletal emergencies
manage emergencies related to the eyes, ears, nose, and throat
implement a treatment plan for managing medical emergencies
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Manage trauma care within the EMT scope of practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
modify assessment as needed for trauma patients
implement a treatment plan for managing trauma emergencies
manage age-appropriate treatment for trauma patients
manage bleeding
manage chest trauma
manage abdominal and genitourinary trauma
manage orthopedic trauma
manage soft tissue trauma
manage head, facial, neck, and spine trauma
manage special considerations in trauma
manage environmental emergencies
manage multi-system trauma
manage burn trauma
apply the spinal stabilization assessment to determine if stabilization is needed
analyze kinematics of trauma
apply principles of the Golden Hour-Golden Period
calculate a revised trauma score
calculate a Glasgow Coma Scale score
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Address special considerations in patient treatment within the scope of EMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
modify assessment for patients with special challenges
modify assessments for patients with physical limitations
modify assessments for patients with cognitive limitations
modify treatment for patients with special challenges
identify home healthcare equipment that informs of patient status and care
manage gynecological emergencies
modify assessment for pregnant female patients in a traumatic event
manage obstetric emergencies
differentiate between normal and complex labor and delivery
manage normal labor and delivery
manage complex labor and delivery
manage newborn emergencies
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Address shock within the scope of EMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
differentiate various signs and symptoms of shock
identify patients in shock
characterize stages of shock
identify types of shock
apply treatment(s) based upon the type of shock the patient is suffering
apply age-related shock treatment considerations
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Resuscitate patient
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
treat cardiac arrest through the use of external defibrillation devices
treat cardiac arrest through the use of manual external defibrillation devices*
differentiate appropriate application of CPR and CCR
apply CCR techniques*
perform appropriate BLS per AHA guidelines
perform appropriate age-related CPR per AHA guidelines