Walker High School
Emergency Medical Responder
Coach Fletcher
2018-2019
Course Description
Emergency Medical Responder is an entry level Emergency Medical Services course. Topics of instruction include the EMS system, roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Responder, basic cardiac life support, and the pathology, assessment, and care of the traumatized or acutely ill patient. Skills covered in this course include patient assessment, soft tissue injury care, splinting, patient packaging; extrication, patient movement, and radio communication. Mature topics of health and illness will be discussed and maturity is expected. Much of this class will require hands-on practice of specific skills in order to gain confidence and proficiency. This course will require ACTIVE DAILY PARTICIPATION.
Class Content
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CPR Certification is a required initial part of this course. Certification is covered by the class fee and will occur during the first interim. Daily attendance during the scheduled week is mandatory or you will have to take the course at an outside training facility approved by Coach Fletcher. If you DO NOT receive your CPR certification you WILL NOT meet the requirements to receive your EMR certification. To receive your EMR certification you must pass all skills tests and the test provided by the bureau at the end of the semester (must earn an 80% or higher on written test).
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Section 1 (CPR) |
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~Airway & Cardiac Resuscitation and Defibrillation (Chapter 9-11) |
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Section 2 (Preparatory) |
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~Intro to EMS Systems, EMR safety & wellness, Medical, Legal, & Ethical issues, Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, & Life span development (Chapters 1-4) |
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Pathophysiology |
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~Cardiopulmonary system, Respiratory system, Cardiovascular system (Chapter 5) |
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Section 3 (Patient Assessment) |
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~Scene size-up, primary assessment, & communication and documentation (Chapters 6, 7, 8, 12, & 13) |
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Section 4 (Medical Emergencies) |
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~Cardiac and respiratory emergencies, altered mental status, & medical emergencies (Chapters 14-16) |
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Section 5 (Trauma) |
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~Overview and systems, bleeding and shock, chest and abdominal emergencies, soft tissue injuries, injuries to the head and spine, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies (Chapters 17-22) |
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Section 6 (Special Patient Populations) |
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~Obstetrics and neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric patients, special populations and situations (Chapters 23-25) |
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Section 7 (Operations) |
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~Operations, incident management, special operations, & terrorism and natural disasters (Chapter 26) |
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** After Thanksgiving break we will begin preparing for our final/certification **
Evaluation
This will consist of quizzes, tests, skill check-offs, random notebook checks, class participation, and daily journals/bellringers.
Journals/Bell Ringers are given daily and are to be completed within the first 10 minutes of class. If a student has an excused absence, they may get the Journal(s)/Bell Ringer(s) topic/question from a class mate. Copying another student’s entire entry is considered cheating. Journals can be randomly spot checked. At interim Journals and Bellringers will be checked for 25 points. Students must write in complete sentences for each entry or it will not be graded.
Tests will be based on lecture notes, homework activities, and will include skill check offs. They will be announced in advance. Any talking while tests/quizzes are out is considered cheating.
Materials needed DAILY
- 3-ring binder – this should be the type that opens or closes to be able to add worksheets and returned work. THIS WILL BE YOUR NOTEBOOK.
- Loose leaf paper, planner, pencils, and/or ONLY blue or black ink pens
Make up Work
Make up work is the STUDENT’S responsibility. Any work not made up within the school’s allotted period will become a zero. Make up skill checks and make up tests must be completed by arranged appointments with Coach Fletcher. Students are responsible for obtaining any worksheets or other materials missed from the teacher.
Attendance
Attendance is VERY important to receive training in skill checks and to practice those skills. As mandated by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, students who miss greater than 9 days (excused or unexcused) will NOT be certified. Please make every effort to come to class on time every day.
Classroom Expectations:
All PBS disciplinary and reward policies from the student handbook will be followed.
Walker High School
Emergency Medical Responder
Coach Westmoreland-Fletcher
2017-2018
Syllabus Verification and Declaration of Participation for
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(Print student’s name Last, First)
I have read and understand the content of the syllabus for the Emergency First Responder Course. I am aware of the consequences of my behavior and the policies regarding class work.
Key information:
- All students must return this consent form by the 2nd week of class. Failure to do so may result in your student being rescheduled into the first available elective course. This will not be a course of the student’s choosing.
- I expect all students to attempt all daily work, skill checks, and tests to the best of their ability.
- Students must not miss 9 days or more of the course (excused or unexcused) to earn certification. This is a policy mandated by Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
- When a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to obtain notes and assignments on day(s) missed. Students must arrange a date to make up skill checks and/or tests with Coach Fletcher.
- Required materials must be brought to class on a daily basis.
- All academic, behavior expectations, and consequences are listed in the student planner.
- Participation in ALL units is required to receive certification. This includes the topics on the course syllabus. If you have any questions or concerns you must contact Coach Fletcher and the guidance office by the second week of school.
- Maturity is expected as we discuss:
- Human Anatomy/Childbirth (will see genitalia)
- Injuries, deaths, first aid, and health related conditions/illnesses
- Working with healthcare equipment or practicing skill checks
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Parent Signature Date
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