Course Prefix/Number: ALHE-130
Course Title: Concepts
in Emergency Care: First Responder
Division: Allied
Health
Program: Vocational
Credit Hours: 5
Initiation/Revised Date: Spring 2006
CLASSIFICATION OF
INSTRUCTION
Vocational
This course is designed for
individuals interested in providing care to patients in the prehospital
setting. The course will provide the participant with opportunities to gain
information, skills, and attitudes necessary for certification and practice as
a First Responder in the State of
This course is approved (or
has been submitted for approval) by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical
Services. It addresses information and techniques currently considered to be
the responsibilities of the First Responder according to the United States
Department of Transportation, National Standard Curriculum, and the
None
Brady First Responder, Sixth
Edition, Skills Approach, by Daniel Limmer, Keith J. Karren, and Brent Q. Hafen.
The program will contain
information and skill practice opportunities that will enable a properly
motivated and capable participant to:
I.
Intro to the
II.
The Human Body/
Lifting and Moving Patients
III.
Airway
Management/ Scene Size-Up
IV.
Initial
Assessment and Focused Assessment
V.
Detailed
Assessment and Patient History
VI.
Ongoing
Assessment and Treatment/ Patient Hand Off
VII.
Skills Lab
VIII.
Unit 1 Exam/ Labs
IX.
CPR &
Circulation
X.
Medical
Emergencies
XI.
Bleeding &
Shock/ Soft Tissue Injuries
XII.
Musculoskeletal
Injuries/ Fracture Management
XIII.
Skills Lab
XIV.
Unit 2 Exam/ Labs
XV.
Child Birth/
Pediatric Emergencies
XVI.
XVII.
Unit 3 Exam/ Labs
XVIII.
Special Patients
and Considerations
XIX.
Special Rescue
Situations
XX.
All Skills Lab
XXI.
Final Written
Exam/ Final Practical Exam
XXII.
State Board Prep
Instructional methods will
include lecture, audiovisuals, handouts, demonstrations, group activity, and
discussion.
Due to the volume of material
to be covered and the speed at which it will be presented, attendance will be
expected at all classes. The maximum
allowable number of absences is five sessions.
(KAR 109-11-8 requires 90% of the classes be attended.) If the student is unable to attend a session
for any reason; it is the responsibility of the student to let the instructor
know in advance when possible. Make-up
assignments will be made for each session missed. At three absences the student will receive written
notification of possibly being dropped from the course. At four absences, the student will receive
written notification of possibly being dropped from the course. With the fifth absence, the participant will
not be allowed to continue the course or challenge the state certifying
examination.
PARTICIPANT ATTIRE
Practical skills will require
bending, lifting, stooping, and other means of physical exertion. Clothing
should be worn that allows for comfort and movement. The student should show
respect for other class members in the selection of attire. Tank tops,
halter-tops, and short shorts are not allowed.
GRADING SCALE
Written examinations are the
most appropriate and effective process for measurement and assessment of the
participants’ success in converting content into knowledge. Practical
examinations provide feedback to both the instructor and participant of the
ability of the participant to perform specific tasks. Results of written and
practical examinations, quizzes, and assignments, and observational reports
detailing participants’ attitudes and interpersonal interactions, will be
considered on the final grade. A passing grade of a “B” or better for the
course will constitute permission to challenge the state exam.
There will be four unit exams
that will be averaged at the end of the course and will count for 60% of the
final grade.
There will be frequent daily
assignments (homework) and quizzes that will count for 20% of the final grade.
The remaining 20 % will
include the final written and practical exam, and attitude and classroom
participation.
Practical exams will be
administered during the program and must be successfully completed in order to
continue. Testing will be conduced on a pass/fail basis. At the instructor’s
discretion, a second opportunity to demonstrate competency on skills may be
arranged prior to the end of class. Failure to show consistent and appropriate
progress in skills’ acquisition will result in the participant’s possibility of
being dropped from the course or not receiving permission to challenge the
state certifying exam.
The grading scale will be as
follows:
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
<60% F
A score of 80% is required on
the final written exam to challenge the National Registry.
STATE CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This course is only the
beginning of the participant’s experience in
PARTICIPANT SAFETY
Good mental and physical
health is necessary for an individual to maintain the pace and physical demands
that this course entails. All student performance in both the classroom and
practical setting will be overseen by the Instructor/Coordinator and/or
training assistant(s). Each student will address any problems or concerns that he/she
may have regarding his/her safety immediately to the individual directly
involved with the remaining in progress. Directions given by training personnel
should be followed accurately and if not understood, should be questioned to
prevent any problems.
All students will perform
with normal regard for personal safety and the safety of patients and others
involved with patient care. AT NO
TIME will the student perform any act that he/she or the preceptor
deems unsafe or that the student/preceptor feels is an inappropriate action for
the student to take.
Any student who has an
infectious disease (common cold, flu, hepatitis, herpes or cold sore, AIDS,
etc.) should not participate in practical skills stations or direct patient
care in the classroom setting. These students will be expected to attend class-
if their condition permits- and observe others in the practical stations. The
student will be held responsible for the instruction and will be expected to
practice on his/her own time to maintain skill levels in keeping with class
progress at the time. Real patients in the prehospital
or hospital setting should not be put at risk from students with an infectious
disease.
All manikins, airway adjunct,
etc. will be properly cleaned with disinfectant between student’s uses. Due to
the nature of the training, it is imperative that all students maintain good
personal hygiene habits at all times. A sink and disinfecting soap are
available in the area of the classroom or restrooms and will be routinely used
by students when working with patients and equipment.
Any student with a history of
chronic health problems, pregnancy, recent surgery, or back injury, will be
required to present a medical release from a physician. The instructor has the
option to request that a release be obtained at is discretion.
Students should each be able
to lift 100-150 pounds. All students will exercise prudent lifting techniques
and physical exertion when working in labs that require patient lifting, cot
lifting, extrication, etc.
Any time a student suffers an
injury while functioning as a student, he/she will immediately report the
occurrence to the instructor or lab assistant who will in turn make an
immediate report to the instructor. A written incident report will be filed
with the instructor within 48 hours of the occurrence.
Assessment begins at the
beginning of the course when the instructor and the student determine through
conference and observation the skill level of the student. During the beginning of the class each
student will be observed and/or interviewed and initial exercises will be
examined to determine needed competency development throughout the course. Both the student and instructor will analyze
student gain at the conclusion of the course through both written and practical
evaluation.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Due to the volume
of material to be covered and the speed at which it will be presented,
attendance will be expected at all classes. The maximum allowable number of
absences is three sessions. (KAR 109-11-8 requires 90% of the classes be
attended.) If the student is unable to attend a session for any reason, it is
the responsibility of the student to let the instructor know in advance when
possible. Make-up assignments will be made for each session missed. At three
absences the student will be warned of the potential of being dropped from the
course. Exceeding three absences without making them up, the student will not
be allowed to challenge the state certifying examination.
Attendance
Policy
Absences that
occur due to students participating in official college activities are excused
except in those cases where outside bodies, such as the State Board of Nursing,
have requirements for minimum class minutes for each student. Students who are
excused will be given reasonable opportunity to make up any missed work or
receive substitute assignments from the instructor and should not be penalized
for the absence. Proper procedure should
be followed in notifying faculty in advance of the student’s planned
participation in the event. Ultimately
it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor in advance of the
planned absence.
Unless students
are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor, they are expected to attend
class. If a student’s absences exceed
one-hundred (100) minutes per credit
hour for the course or, in the case
of on-line or other non-traditional courses, the student is inactive for
one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the right, but is
not required, to withdraw a student from the course. Once the student has been dropped for
excessive absences, the registrar’s office will send a letter to the student,
stating that he or she has been dropped.
A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by
submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of
the registrar’s notification. If the
student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be
notified.
ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY
NCCC expects
every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic
pursuits. Academic integrity in
coursework is a specific requirement.
Definitions, examples, and possible consequences for violations of
Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College
Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.
CELL
PHONE POLICY
Student cell phones and
pagers must be turned off during class times. Faculty may approve an exception
for special circumstances.
Note:
Information and statements in
this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC. Changes will be published in writing and made
available to students.
NOTE: If you are a student with a disability who may need
accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify
the Director of Advising and Counseling,
Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620-431-2820 ext 280 or the Dean, Ottawa Campus, 785-242-2607
ext 312, as soon as possible. You
will need to bring your documentation for review in order to determine
reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging any
necessary accommodations.