30531360Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Course Information
Description
The Advanced EMT course expands the role and skills of the EMT.  Skills involved in obtaining intravenous and intraosseous access, intranasal, intramuscular and subcutaneous medication administration, and fluid therapy will be included.  Student must hold a current Wisconsin EMT license. Extensive patient assessment knowledge and skills have been integrated throughout the curriculum, as well as enhanced critical decision making. Participants will be required to participate in a clinical experience as part of their training. This class will include the review and revision of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) curriculum with inclusion of the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards. Approved by the WTCS 8/14/14.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
  1. M1-1. Demonstrate proper wellness/safety procedures, patient transfer and medical legal considerations as an AEMT
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain EMS Systems
    you classify the levels of EMS training and licensure

  2. M1-2. Relate anatomy-physiology and patho-physiology to the profession of an AEMT
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain the practice of data collection
    you demonstrate evidence based decision-making
    you demonstrate proper workforce safety and wellness
    you use principles of medical documentation, report writing and communication
    you discuss Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues in EMS
    you explain the role of EMS during public health emergencies

  3. M2-1. Demonstrate the concepts related to the principles of pharmacology
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you relate anatomy-physiology and patho-physiology to the profession of an Advanced EMT
    you explain patho-physiology as related to the practice of an Advanced EMS
    you can distinguish between body organ systems
    you relate the fundamental elements of the life support chain

  4. M2-2. Demonstrate safe administration of AEMT medications
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you practice the administration of emergency medications used by AEMT’s

  5. M2-3. Apply the principles of emergency medicine pharmacology as related to the AEMT
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain the medications used by an AEMT
    you identify indications, contraindications, dosage and route of administration of medications administered by AEMT’s
    you describe the management of a variety of medical emergencies using AEMT pharmacology

  6. M3-1. Demonstrate thorough primary and secondary patient assessments.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you demonstrate thorough primary and secondary patient assessments.
    you demonstrate history taking as a part of a thorough patient assessment
    you explore the anatomical differences of pediatric and adult patients
    you explore the physical differences of pediatric and adult patients
    you explore the cognitive differences of pediatric and adult patients
    you explore the emotional differences of pediatric and adult patients
    you examine the physiological and psycho-social characteristics associated with various stages of life

  7. M3-2. Demonstrate history-taking as a part of a thorough patient assessment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you demonstrate thorough primary and secondary patient assessments
    you take thorough patient history during patient assessment
    you explain the anatomical, physical, cognitive and emotional differences of pediatric and adult patients
    you examine the physiological and psycho-social characteristics associated with various stages of life

  8. M3-3. Distinguish among the anatomical, physical, cognitive and emotional differences of pediatric and adult patients
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you identify potential care needs based on patient age
    you demonstrate a complete physical assessment on a variety of patients

  9. M3-4. Examine the physiological and psychosocial characteristics associated with various stages of life.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain lifespan development
    you explain the differences between adult and pediatric patients

  10. M4-1. Investigate the respiratory process and anatomy of the airway
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain the anatomy and physiology of the airway
    you explain the processes of ventilation and respiration
    you describe potential complications related to the ventilation of a patient of a variety of ages

  11. M4-2. Demonstrate the proper basic and advanced airway management
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you distinguish between airway management, respiration and artificial ventilation
    you demonstrate the use of advanced airways used by AEMT’s

  12. M5-1. Demonstrate a correct medical assessment.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you complete a history on a patient with a respiratory condition
    you complete a history on a patient with a cardiac condition
    you complete a history on a patient with a hematological condition
    you complete a history on a patient with a abdominal condition
    you complete a history on a patient with a genitourinary condition
    you complete a history on a patient with a endocrine immunological condition
    you complete a history on a patient with a toxicological condition
    you complete a history on a patient with psychiatric disorder(s)
    you complete a physical examination on a patient with a respiratory condition
    you complete a physical examination on a patient with a cardiac condition
    you complete a physical examination on a patient with a hematological condition
    you complete a physical examination on a patient with an abdominal condition
    you complete a physical examination on a patient with a genitourinary condition
    you complete a physical examination on a patient with a endocrine immunological condition
    you complete a physical examination on a patient with a toxicological condition you complete an examination on a patient with psychiatric disorder(s)

  13. M5-2. Examine the assessment findings, pathophysiology and treatment for patients with variety of medical emergencies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain assessment findings on patients with a variety of medical emergencies
    you explain treatment of patients with a variety of medical emergencies

  14. M6-1. Classify the different types of shock
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain the different stages of shock
    you explain the different types of shock
    you determine the management of a patient with a variety of shock states

  15. M6-2. Demonstrate the management of a patient in a state of shock.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you identify the patient’s type and stage of shock
    you choose the correct management of a patient in shock

  16. M7-1. Demonstrate a correct trauma assessment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you complete a history on a patient with traumatic injury
    you demonstrate physical examination on a patient with traumatic injury

  17. M7-2. Apply treatment principles for patients with soft tissue, orthopedic, nervous system, and head and spine trauma injury
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you review assessment principles and findings for a trauma patient
    you demonstrate appropriate treatment for a patient with a traumatic injury
    you identify the need for rapid transport in the trauma patient

  18. M7-3. Manage a patient with environmental emergencies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain specific assessment findings for a patient with a heat emergency
    you explain specific assessment findings for a patient with a cold emergency

  19. M8-1. Demonstrate the management of a patient with an obstetrical emergency including child birth
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain the assessment findings of a patient with an obstetrical emergency
    you demonstrate appropriate management of a patient with an obstetrical emergency

  20. M8-2. Apply assessment and treatment principles for a variety of emergencies for pediatric and geriatric patients
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain the assessment considerations for geriatric and pediatric patients
    you explain development for a variety of age ranges
    you demonstrate a history and physical on a variety of patients

  21. M8-3. Simulate assessment and treatment considerations for a patient with special challenges
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration/Simulation
    Criteria
    you describe various physical limitations that would affect assessments in a patient with special challenges
    you describe various cognitive limitations that would affect assessment in a patient with special challenges

  22. M9-1. Outline principles of safe ground and air ambulance operations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain safe ground ambulance operations
    you explain the safety considerations for air ambulance operations

  23. M9-2. Apply principles of incident management
    Assessment Strategies
    FEMA IS-100 Requirements
    FEMA ICS 700 Requirements
    Criteria
    you meet FEMA IS-100 training requirements
    you meet FEMA ICS 700 training requirements

  24. M9-3. Determine appropriate procedures related to motor vehicle extrication
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Practical Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you identify safety considerations during a vehicle extrication
    you demonstrate the safe removal of a patient from a vehicle involved in an accident

  25. M9-4. Identify potential Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and their management
    Assessment Strategies
    Wisconsin HAZWOPER Requirements
    Wisconsin WMD Requirements
    Criteria
    you meet HAZWOPER training requirements for Wisconsin
    you meet Wisconsin WMD Training requirements for Wisconsin