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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 AEMT licensing
analyze Authorization to Practice requirements
analyze systems of care
examine EMS history
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
analyze MIH/CP and specialty roles in the EMS system
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Evaluate AEMT responsibilities
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
categorize AEMT professional roles
explain AEMT role responsibilities
explain evidence-based decision principles
examine importance of AEMT related critical thinking skills
analyze AEMT responsibilities related to public health
characterize professional AEMT behavior
explain AEMTs role in quality improvement
analyze the impact of research on emergency medical care
explain the AEMT scope of practice
analyze the emotional aspects of emergency care
explain the importance of AEMT physical wellness
explain the importance of AEMT 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 AEMT
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Apply AEMT operational procedures
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
analyze field operations
analyze EMS response to terrorism
explain the importance of emergency vehicle maintenance
apply safe ambulance operation principles
apply pediatric transport protocols
explain crew resource management
perform triage for a mass casualty incident
adjust treatment for mass casualty incident(s)
explain the risks and responsibilities of transport
apply incident management techniques
apply kinds of decontamination procedures
meet FEMA IS-100 training requirements
meet FEMA ICS 700 training requirements
meet WI weapons of mass destruction training requirement
apply safety principles of patient care during transport
explain items of safe ground ambulance operations
explain safety considerations for air ambulance operations
analyze guidelines for use of air ambulance
apply safety considerations for vehicle extrication
perform simple patient extrication
provide patient care during extrication, if needed
ensure patient safety during patient extrication
use appropriate PPE during extrication
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Apply AEMT legal requirements and ethical standards
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain legal aspect of AEMT 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 AEMT 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
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
apply Diversity Equity and Inclusion communication principles
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Apply correct patient movement techniques
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
apply patient movement guidelines
distinguish between urgent and non-urgent patient movement techniques
use patient movement equipment safely
apply patient positioning guidelines
apply correct restraint techniques
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Calculate drug dosages
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
calculate drip rates
calculate dosages
calculate amount of dosage based on concentration
calculate volume based bolus
convert measurements to metric measurements
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Correlate pathophysiology with disease processes
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
analyze cell components
describe cellular injury
analyze the distribution of body fluids
explain cell transport mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis
analyze the acid-base balance within the body
analyze the pathogenesis of hypoperfusion
differentiate between the types of shock
differentiate the pathophysiology of different types of shock
analyze the cellular metabolism impairment that occurs as a result of hypoperfusion
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Integrate body system function knowledge to AEMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
integrate knowledge of the Musculoskeletal system into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of the Respiratory system into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of the Circulatory system into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of the Nervous system into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of the Endocrine system into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of the Reproductive system into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of the Integumentary system into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of the Digestive system into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of the Lymphatic system into AEMT practice
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Integrate human development stage knowledge into AEMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
integrate infant development knowledge into AEMT practice
integrate toddler development knowledge into AEMT practice
integrate pre-school aged child development knowledge into AEMT practice
integrate school-aged child development knowledge into AEMT practice
integrate adolescent development knowledge into AEMT practice
integrate early-adulthood development knowledge into AEMT practice
integrate middle adulthood development knowledge into practice
integrate late adulthood development knowledge into practice
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Obtain vascular access via IV/IO
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
determine the need for IV access
select appropriate IV equipment
assemble IV equipment
use aseptic technique
establish a patent IV
determine the anatomical IV administration site
secure catheter
ensure patency
apply tourniquet for IV
determine the need for IO access
select appropriate IO equipment
assemble IO equipment
establish a patent IO
determine the anatomical IO administration site
troubleshoot access
secure IO device
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Administer medications safely within the AEMT Scope of Practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
administer medications associated within the AEMT scope of practice safely
apply safe blood draw techniques
apply a pharmacological management plan
comply with contaminated items and sharps disposal guidelines
document rights of drug administration
apply universal precautions during medication delivery
apply medication cross-check safety principles
use resources for safe administration of weight-based dosing
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Analyze principles of pharmacology as it relates to the Advanced EMT
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
analyze drug schedules
analyze medications schedules for the drugs administered under the AEMT scope of practice
explain the elements of the medication profile
analyze specific medication profiles within the AEMT scope of practice
apply vocabulary pharmacology related to AEMT scope of practice
explain requirements for storing medications
explain regulations for securing controlled substances
analyze the process of pharmacokinetics
analyze the process of pharmacodynamics
analyze chronic or maintenance medications commonly prescribed to patients
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Integrate airway anatomy knowledge into AEMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
integrate patency of the airway knowledge into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of respiratory compromise into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of age-related variations in pediatric patients into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of adequate/inadequate airway signs and symptoms into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of swelling due to trauma or infection into AEMT practice
integrate knowledge of the anatomical structures of the airway into AEMT practice
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Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the airway to respiration assessment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
determine causes for inadequate respiration
determine tidal volume
interpret the results of a Co2 monitoring device
determine when to intervene based on tidal volume
assess alveolar ventilation in terms of tidal volume
assess alveolar ventilation in terms of dead space
assess alveolar ventilation in terms of vital capacity
assess alveolar ventilation in terms of minute volume
assess alveolar ventilation in terms of residual volume
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Apply airway management techniques within the scope of AEMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
demonstrate relief of FBAO through visualization
apply positive pressure ventilation
apply non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through use of CPAP
apply non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through use of BiPAP
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 use of non-visualized airway
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
demonstrate head tilt/chin lift method
demonstrate modified jaw thrust method
determine the need for either nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal airway devices
demonstrate the use of nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal airway devices
demonstrate safe oxygen cylinder handling
explain oxygen safety considerations
use an oxygen cylinder
demonstrate the ventilation of a patient
demonstrate use of oxygen delivery devices
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Apply patient assessment procedures within scope of AEMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
manage common scene hazards
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
monitor blood glucose
apply end tidal (etc02) Co2 monitoring equipment if used for a non-visualized or advanced airway
apply guidelines for field triage
make patient transport decisions
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Manage medical care within scope of AEMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
administer appropriate medications within the current AEMT scope of practice
manage age-appropriate treatment(s) within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage any altered mental status within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage Abdominal and Gastrointestinal emergencies within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage infectious disease emergencies within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage endocrine disorder emergencies within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage psychiatric disorder emergencies within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage cardiovascular emergencies within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage address toxicological emergencies within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage respiratory emergencies within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage Immunology Emergencies within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal emergencies within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage emergencies related to Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
implement a treatment plan for managing medical emergencies given the availability of pharmacological interventions
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Manage fundamental trauma care within the AEMT scope of practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement a treatment plan for managing trauma Emergencies given the availability of pharmacological interventions
modify assessment as needed for trauma patient(s)
manage age-appropriate treatment for trauma patient(s) within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage bleeding within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage chest trauma within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage Orthopedic Trauma within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage Soft Tissue Trauma within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage Head, Facial, Neck and Spine Trauma within the EMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage Special Considerations in Trauma within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage Environmental Emergencies within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage Multi-System Trauma within the AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage burn trauma given the availability of pharmacological interventions
apply the spinal stabilization assessment to determine if stabilization is needed
analyze kinematics of trauma
apply principles of the Golden Period/Hour
calculate a revised trauma score
calculate a score using the Glasgow coma scale
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Address Special Considerations in Patient Treatment within the scope of AEMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
modify assessments for patient with physical limitations
modify assessments for patients with cognitive limitation
modify assessment for patients with special challenges
modify treatment for patients with special challenges
modify assessment for pregnant patients in a traumatic event
identify home healthcare equipment that informs of patient status and care
manage gynecological emergencies within the scope of AEMT practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage obstetric emergencies within the scope of AEMT scope of practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
differentiate between normal and complex labor and delivery
manage normal labor and delivery given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage complex labor and delivery within the scope of AEMT practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
manage newborn emergencies within the scope of AEMT practice given the availability of pharmacological interventions
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Address shock within the scope of AEMT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
assess the need for fluid resuscitation
assess the need for fluid restriction
obtain vascular access
monitor response to fluid resuscitation
monitor response for fluid restriction