Course

50-503-701 Firefighter Apprentice Related Instruction: EMS Training
Course Information
Description
Course goal and scope for the firefighter apprenticeship examines EMS requirements for firefighters.  Learning objectives include diabetics, CCR, stroke, basic cardiology rhythms, chest pain, and other topics approved by the EMS training division.  Equipment needs, meds needed for EMT-basic level, treatments and protocols used are included in this course.
Total Credits
0.5
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Select one or more approved EMS topics
    Assessment Strategies
    Outline submitted to the EMS training division.
    Drill presentation observed by a company officer or EMS training division officer.
    Criteria
    apprentice completes outline in the time frame allowed
    outline is approved by the EMS training division
    apprentice presents drill for selected topic
    drill is observed by a company officer or EMS training division officer
    apprentice completes module by handing in approved outline to training

  2. Research chosen topic
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

  3. Identify diagnosis
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

  4. Explain equipment uses
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

  5. Identify treatments
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

  6. Demonstrate ability to use equipment or knowledge of the topic
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

  7. Describe applicable protocols
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

  8. Outline a drill for the chosen topic
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

  9. Implement a drill for the chosen topic
    Assessment Strategies
    Fire Department assessment as noted in their training standards

This Outline is under development.