Course Number and Title:
EMT 213 ALS Skills Lab II
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: EMT 202 and EMT 203 and EMT 211 and EMT 217
Co-requisites
Corequisite: EMT 227
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
0 lecture hours/week
10 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course, a continuation of ALS Skills Lab I, focuses on advanced life support (ALS) skills associated with the current and anticipated paramedic scope of practice. Emphasis is placed on trauma management and scenario- based instruction.
Additional Materials
None
Disclaimer
All students must be able to access the Internet and know how to retrieve information from the Learning Management System on the DTCC web page.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Demonstrate the ability to serve as a team leader or a team member during simulated patient contacts. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 2, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- Perform basic and advanced life support skills in the lab setting that are consistent with the paramedic scope of practice. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; PGC 1)
- Elicit a patient history during simulated patient contacts. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 2, 6, 7)
- Complete a pertinent, accurate physical examination as it pertains to a variety of medical conditions during simulated patient contacts. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)
- Communicate history, physical findings, and treatment to other providers during simulated patient contacts. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 1, 2, 6, 7)
- Calculate drug dosages. (CCC 1, 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 8)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to serve as a team leader or a team member during simulated patient contacts.
- Communicate effectively with other members of the team and the patient during a simulated patient contact in the lab setting.
- Successfully complete basic and advanced life support skills that have been delegated during simulated patient contacts.
- Perform basic and advanced life support skills in the lab setting that are consistent with the paramedic scope of practice.
- Perform the following advanced life support skills in patient simulations: intravenous catheter insertion, intravenous bolus medication administration, intramuscular medication administration, subcutaneous medication administration, intravenous drip medication administration, nebulized medication administration, orotracheal intubation, nasotracheal intubation, insertion of a combitube, insertion of a laryngeal mask airway, needle crichothyrotomy, needle chest decompression, insertion of an intraosseous needle, defibrillation, cardioversion, external pacing, ECG rhythm interpretation, 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, use of a Bougie stylet and Magill forceps, tracheal suctioning, orogastric and nasogastric tube insertion, Foley catheter insertion, glucometry, pulse oximetry and end tidal CO2 monitoring, oxygen administration, and use of patient movement equipment and techniques.
- Elicit a patient history during simulated patient contacts.
- Gather from the simulated patient a history of present illness using the OPQRST mnemonic.
- Gather from the simulated patient a past medical history using the SAMPLE mnemonic.
- Gather from the simulated patient information about associated complaints and pertinent negatives in the patient history.
- Gather from the simulated patient additional history pertinent to the specific complaint.
- Complete a pertinent, accurate physical examination as it pertains to a variety of medical conditions during simulated patient contacts.
- Locate, count, and accurately calculate pulses and respiratory rates.
- Perform an accurate blood pressure assessment.
- Complete an accurate initial assessment in a timely manner.
- Assess breath sounds.
- Perform an accurate physical exam on a simulated patient pertinent to the patient complaint.
- Communicate history, physical findings, and treatment to other providers during simulated patient contacts.
- Provide a concise radio report on a simulated patient in the lab setting.
- Provide a complete verbal report for transfer of care of a simulated patient in the lab setting.
- Share information with other providers during care of the simulated patient so that those providers may give correct care.
- Calculate drug dosages.
- Calculate accurate dosage of bolus medications.
- Calculate accurate dosage of IV drip medications.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Perform all psychomotor, paramedic skills in the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards consistent with acceptable practice for an entry-level paramedic.
- Conduct complete, accurate and timely patient assessments, to include history and physical exam and communicate findings.
- Interpret assessment findings in order to accurately identify a differential diagnosis and integrate pathophysiologic principles and legal responsibilities to formulate a treatment plan.
- Effectively perform the role of Team Leader to include: timely decision making, effective resource utilization, implementing appropriate plan of action for a given situation, adapting the plan to changing conditions and communicate.
- Assess a scene or situation in order to identify threats to operating safely.
- Apply communication and ethical decision-making skills required for an entry-level paramedic.
- Exhibit professional, affective behavior.
- Function effectively as an entry-level paramedic in the pre-hospital working environment in the roles of Team Leader and Team Member.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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