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Examine the role of the EMT-Basic in the EMS system
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Maintain personal well-being as an EMT-Basic
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through practical skill demonstrations in the lab throughout the course
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you use appropriate personal protective equipment
you remove and discard protective garments
you complete disinfection/cleaning and all reporting documentation
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Analyze legal and ethical issues related to the EMT-Basic
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Recognize normal anatomy and function of the human body
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Move a patient
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you prepare each of the following devices for use, transfer a patient to the device, properly position the patient on the device, move the device to the ambulance and load the patient into the ambulance: wheeled ambulance stretcher, portable ambulance stretcher, stair chair, scoop stretcher, long spine board, basket stretcher, flexible stretcher (P-1,2)
you demonstrate techniques for the transfer of a patient from an ambulance stretcher to a hospital stretcher
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Perform scene size-up
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you observe various scenarios and identify potential hazards
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Perform an initial patient assessment
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the techniques for assessing mental status
you demonstrate the techniques for assessing the airway
you demonstrate the techniques for assessing if the patient is breathing
you demonstrate the techniques for assessing if the patient has a pulse
you demonstrate the techniques for assessing the patient for external bleeding
you demonstrate the techniques for assessing the patient's skin color, temperature, condition and capillary refill (infants and children only)
you demonstrate the ability to prioritize patients
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Obtain baseline vital signs and a SAMPLE history
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the skills involved in assessment of breathing
you demonstrate the skills associated with obtaining a pulse
you demonstrate the skills associated with assessing the skin color, temperature, condition, and capillary refill in infants and children
you demonstrate the skills associated with assessing the pupils
you demonstrate the skills associated with obtaining blood pressure
you demonstrate the skills that should be used to obtain information from the patient, family, or bystanders at the scene
you demonstrate proper placement of the transducer utilized in pulse oximetry
you demonstrate how to obtain a reading of the percentage of oxygen saturation
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Assess a trauma patient
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the rapid trauma assessment that should be used to assess a patient based on mechanism of injury
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Assess a medical patient
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the patient assessment skills that should be used to assist a patient who is responsive with no known history
you demonstrate the patient assessment skills that should be used to assist a patient who is unresponsive or has an altered metal status
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Perform a detailed physical exam
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the skills involved in performing the detailed physical exam
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Perform an ongoing assessment
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the skills involved in performing the on-going assessment
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Communicate patient findings
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you perform a simulated, organized, concise radio transmission
you perform an organized, concise patient report that would be given to the staff at a receiving facility
you perform a brief, organized report that would be given to an ALS provider arriving at an incident scene at which the EMT-Basic was already providing care
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Document patient information
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you complete a prehospital care report
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Use critical thinking as an EMT
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Perform pediatric and geriatric patient assessment
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the assessment of a geriatric patient who is hearing impaired, vision impaired, confused, or unable to speak
you demonstrate the assessment of a pediatric patient
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Manage patient airway
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the steps in providing mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation with body substance isolation (barrier shields)
you demonstrate how to use a pocket mask to artificially ventilate a patient
you demonstrate the assembly of a bag-valve-mask unit
you demonstrate the operation of oxygen tanks and regulators
you demonstrate the steps in performing the skill of artificially ventilating a patient with a bag-valve-mask for one and two rescuers, for an adult, child and infant patient
you demonstrate the steps in performing the skill of artificially ventilating a patient with a bag-valve-mask while using the jaw thrust for an adult, child and infant patient
you demonstrate artificial ventilation of a patient with a flow restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device
you demonstrate how to artificially ventilate a patient with a stoma
you demonstrate how to measure and insert an oropharyngeal (oral) airway for an adult, child and infant patient
you demonstrate how to measure and insert a nasopharyngeal (nasal) airway
you demonstrate the correct operation of oxygen tanks and regulators
you demonstrate the use of a nonrebreather face mask and state the oxygen flow requirements needed for its use
you demonstrate the technique involved in administering supplemental oxygen via a nasal cannula
you demonstrate the technique involved in administering supplemental oxygen via a nonrebreather face mask
you assess the need for providing supplemental oxygen for a patient who is in respiratory distress
you conduct an assessment to identify whether a patient is in respiratory distress versus arrest on various patients, including adults, children and infants. (P-3)
you demonstrate how to administer supplemental oxygen for a child and an infant patient.
you demonstrate how to provide assisted ventilations for a child and an infant patient.
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Manage advanced nonvisualized patient airway
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the steps involved in preparing an advanced nonvisualized airway for insertion.
you demonstrate the sequence of steps involved in inserting an advanced non-visualized airway
you demonstrate the sequence involved in confirming placement of an advanced non-visualized airway by asucultating for lung and epigastric sounds.
you demonstrate proper technique in ventilating a patient, in respiratory arrest, with an advanced non-visualized airway and positive pressure ventilations
you analyze the anatomical location of an advanced non-visualized airway after placement and evaluation of lung and epigastric sounds
you problem solve difficulties encountered due to improper placement of an advanced non-visualized airway
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Assist patients with medication administration
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by creating drug profiles
Criteria
you demonstrate general steps for assisting patient with self-administration of medications
you demonstrate general steps involved in administering a medication to a patient
you read the labels and inspect each type of medication that can be administered by the EMT-Basic
you create a drug profile for each of the medications that can be administered by the EMT-Basic.
drug profile cards include A. Drug names-generic and trade, B. Mechanism of action, C. Indications, D. ContraindicationsE. Medication forms, F. Dose, G. Route H. Side effects.
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
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Provide care for patients with respiratory emergencies
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the emergency medical care for a patient in respiratory distress
you perform the steps in assisting a patient with the use of their metered dose inhaler
you perform the steps in administering a nebulizer treatment, via hand-held and mask, to a patient in respiratory distress
you create a management plan to properly evaluate and treat an adult patient in respiratory distress
you create a management plan to properly evaluate and treat a pediatric patient in respiratory distress
you achieve at least 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide care for patients with cardiac emergencies
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the assessment and emergency medical care of a patient experiencing chest pain/discomfort
you demonstrate the application and operation of the automated external defibrillator
you demonstrate the maintenance of an automated external defibrillator
you demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient response to the automated external defibrillator
you demonstrate the skills necessary to complete the Automated Defibrillator: Operator's Shift Checklist
you create a management plan to include evaluation and management for an adult patient in cardiac arrest
you create a management plan to include evaluation and management for a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest
you perform the steps in facilitating the use of nitroglycerin for chest pain or discomfort
you demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient response to nitroglycerin
you perform the steps in administering aspirin for chest pain or discomfort
you demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient response to aspirin
you practice completing a prehospital care report for patients with cardiac emergencies
you create a management plan to include evaluation and management for an adult patient experiencing cardiac compromise
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve at least 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide care for patients with diabetes
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical or simulated skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care for the patient taking diabetic medicine with an altered mental status and a history of diabetes
you demonstrate the steps in obtaining a blood glucose reading
you demonstrate the steps in the administration of oral glucose
you demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient response to oral glucose
you demonstrate the proper technique in reconstituting glucagon and preparing for its administration
you demonstrate the steps in administering an IM injection of glucagon to a diabetic patient
you demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient response to glucagon
you demonstrate the proper disposal of sharps
you demonstrate creating a management plan for a patient exhibiting signs and symptoms of seizure
you demonstrate creating a management plan for a patient exhibiting signs and symptoms of stroke
you demonstrate creating a management plan for a patient exhibiting signs and symptoms of dementia
you demonstrate how to complete a prehospital care report for patients with diabetic emergencies
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve at least 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide care for patients with allergic reactions
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical or simulated skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the emergency medical care of the patient experiencing an allergic reaction
you demonstrate the use of epinephrine auto-injector
you demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient response to an epinephrine injection
you demonstrate proper disposal of equipment
you create a management plan to include evaluation and treatment of an adult patient experiencing an anaphylactic reaction.
you create a management plan to include evaluation and treatment of a pediatric patient experiencing an anaphylactic reaction.
you demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with allergic emergencies
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve at least 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide care for patients with poisoning emergencies
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical or simulated skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care for the patient with possible overdose
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care for the patient with suspected poisoning
you perform the necessary steps required to provide a patient with activated charcoal
you demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient response
you demonstrate proper disposal of the equipment for the administration of activated charcoal
you demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with a poisoning/overdose emergency
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve at least 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide care for patients with environmental emergencies
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical or simulated skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the assessment and emergency medical care of a patient with exposure to cold
you demonstrate the assessment and emergency medical care of a patient with exposure to heat
you demonstrate the assessment and emergency medical care of a near drowning patient
you demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with environmental emergencies
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve at least 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide care for patients with behavioral emergencies
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical or simulated skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the assessment and emergency medical care of the patient experiencing a behavioral emergency
you demonstrate various techniques to safely restrain a patient with a behavioral problem
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve at least 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide care for patients with obstetric and gynecological emergencies
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical or simulated skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the steps to assist in the normal cephalic delivery
you demonstrate necessary care procedures of the fetus as the head appears
you demonstrate infant neonatal procedures
you demonstrate post delivery care of infant
you demonstrate how and when to cut the umbilical cord
you attend to the steps in the delivery of the placenta
you demonstrate the post-delivery care of the mother
you demonstrate the procedures for the following abnormal deliveries: vaginal bleeding, breech birth, prolapsed cord, limb presentation
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of the mother with excessive bleeding
you demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with obstetrical/gynecological emergencies
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve at least 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide emergency care patients with acute abdomen
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical or simulated skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with acute abdominal pain
you create a management plan to include assessment and treatment for a patient with acute abdominal pain
you demonstrate assessment and examination techniques used for acute abdominal pain
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve at least 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide emergency care for patients with bleeding and shock
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate direct pressure as a method of emergency medical care of external bleeding
you demonstrate the use of diffuse pressure as a method of emergency medical care of external bleeding
you demonstrate the use of pressure points and tourniquets as a method of emergency medical care of external bleeding
you demonstrate various bandaging techniques utilized to manage external bleeding.
you demonstrate a trauma assessment for an adult patient
you demonstrate a trauma assessment for a pediatric patient
you demonstrate the care of the patient exhibiting signs and symptoms of internal bleeding
you demonstrate the care of the patient exhibiting signs and symptoms of shock (hypoperfusion)
you demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patient with bleeding and/or shock (hypoperfusion)
you problem-solve how to appropriately provide emergency care for a patient exhibiting signs and symptoms of shock
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve at least 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide emergency care for patients with soft tissue injuries
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a simulated or practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of closed soft tissue injuries
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of open soft tissue injuries
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with an open chest wound
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with open abdominal wounds
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with an impaled object
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with an amputation
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of an amputated part.
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with superficial burns
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with full thickness burns
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with partial thickness burns
you demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with a chemical burn
you demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with soft tissue injuries
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve at least 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion posts include responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide emergency medical care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate the emergency medical care of adult, child and infant patients with a suspected fracture or dislocation
you demonstrate modifying a splint to accommodate physical deformity in a geriatric patient
you formulate a patient management plan for any patient assumed to have sustained a musculoskeletal injury
you demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with musculoskeletal injuries
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Provide emergency care to patients with injuries to the head and spine
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical or simulated skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you demonstrate opening the airway in a patient with suspected spinal cord injury.
you demonstrate evaluating a responsive patient with a suspected spinal cord injury.
you demonstrate stabilization of the cervical spine for various patients, including geriatric and pediatric patients
you demonstrate the four person log roll for a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury.
you demonstrate how to log roll a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury using two people
you demonstrate securing a patient to a long spine board, including geriatric and pediatric patients
you demonstrate special immobilization techniques utilized to properly package a geriatric patient with curvature of the spine
you demonstrate using the short board immobilization technique.
you demonstrate procedure for rapid extrication.
you demonstrate preferred methods for stabilization of a helmet.
you demonstrate helmet removal techniques
you formulate a management plan for a patient assumed to have sustained a head injury
you demonstrate alternative methods for stabilization of a helmet
you demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with head and spinal injuries
you formulate a management plan for a patient assumed to have sustained a spinal injury
you demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with head and spinal injuries
you perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Function as a part of the EMS operations system
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Examine the extrication process
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Evaluate the role of the EMT-B in a multiple-casualty situation
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical or simulated skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you perform triage, given a scenario of a mass casualty incident
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions
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Respond to situations involving weapons of mass destruction
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical or simulated skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in an online discussion on various scenarios
Criteria
you, given a scenario of a WMD incident, demonstrate the use of the ERG to establish appropriate isolation zones
you demonstrate the use of the ERG in identifying what additional physical and informational resources are appropriate to the emergency
you demonstrate the proper use of a Mark I kit in the delivery of Atropine & 2Pam Chloride for use incidents involving organophosphate or nerve agents
you achieve 80% on the written exam
discussion post is made on or before the due date
discussion response is well developed and fully addresses all aspects and questions in the case
discussion response makes connections between the case situation and readings, other course content, and real-life experience
discussion response includes factual information, supporting details, and examples
discussion response includes appropriate vocabulary and writing style, is clear and concise, and proofread for clarity
discussion post includes responding to other classmates, providing thoughtful comments and raising questions