Sep 27, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

EMT 2090 - Clinical II



Clock Hours: 132

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course will allow for the understanding and knowledge of basic operations of EMS and prehospital settings.  Being able to know the inner workings of other departments will better help serve the EMT-B during daily duties.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  1. Discuss the medical and non-medical equipment needed to respond to a call.
  2. List the phases of an ambulance call.
  3. Describe the general provisions of state laws relating to the operation of the ambulance and privileges in any or all of the following categories: Speed, Warning lights, Sirens, Right-of-way, Parking, Turning 
  4. List contributing factors to unsafe driving conditions.
  5. Describe the considerations that should by given to: 
  6. Request for escorts, Following an escort vehicle, Intersections
  7. Discuss “Due Regard For Safety of All Others” while operating an emergency vehicle
  8. State what information is essential in order to respond to a call. 
  9. Discuss various situations that may affect response to a call
  10. Differentiate between the various methods of moving a patient to the unit based upon injury or illness
  11. Apply the components of the essential patient information in a written report
  12. Summarize the importance of preparing the unit for the next response
  13. Identify what is essential for completion of a call
  14. Distinguish among the terms cleaning, disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization.
  15. Describe how to clean or disinfect items following patient care.
  16. Explain the rationale for appropriate report of patient information.
  17. Explain the rationale for having the unit prepared to respond.
  18. Describe the purpose of extrication
  19. Discuss the role of the EMT-Basic in extrication
  20. Identify what equipment for personal safety is required for the EMT-Basic
  21. Define the fundamental components of extrication
  22. State the steps that should be taken to protect the patient during extrication
  23. Evaluate various methods of gaining access to the patient.
  24. Distinguish between simple and complex access
  25. Explain the EMT-Basic’s role during a call involving hazardous materials.
  26. Describe what the EMT-Basic should do if there is reason to believe that there is a hazard at the scene
  27. Describe the actions that an EMT-Basic should take to ensure bystander safety
  28. State the role the EMT-Basic should perform until appropriately trained personnel arrive at the scene of a hazardous materials situation
  29. Break down the steps to approaching a hazardous situation.
  30. Discuss the various environmental hazards that affect EMS.
  31. Describe the criteria for a multiple-casualty situation
  32. Evaluate the role of the EMT-Basic in the multiple-casualty situation.
  33. Summarize the components of basic triage
  34. Define the role of the EMT-Basic in a disaster operation
  35. Describe basic concepts of incident management
  36. Explain the methods for preventing contamination of self, equipment and Facilities
  37. Review the local mass casualty incident plan