EMSP 1501-6A1

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Approved: 08/2025 Emergency Medical Technician (EMSP 1501_6A1) INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Email: Office Phone: Office Location: Office Hours: Cassie Walters cewalters@lit.edu MPC 244Upon RequestCREDIT 5 semester credit hours (3 hours lecture, 8 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Hybrid PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: EMSP 1260Work Keys Reading Exam with a score of 5 or greater or TSI writing with a score of 351or greater or ENGL 1301 with a score of C or greater.COURSE DESCRIPTION Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Apply fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT, andmedical/legal and ethical issues to the provisions of emergency care.Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to thepractice of EMS.Use fundamental anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oralcommunication with colleagues and other health care professionals.Apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion topatient assessment and management.Apply fundamental knowledge of life span development to patient assessment andmanagement.Use simple knowledge of the principles of illness and injury prevention in emergencycare.Apply fundamental knowledge of the medications that the EMT may assist/administerto a patient during an emergency. Apply knowledge (fundamental depth, fundamental breadth) of general anatomy andphysiology to patient assessment and management in order to assure a patent airway,adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages.Apply scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size up, primary andsecondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment) to guide emergencymanagement.Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportationbased on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient.Apply fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology, and management ofshock, respiratory failure or arrest, and post resuscitation management.Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportationbased on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient.Apply fundamental knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessmentfindings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with specialneeds.Apply knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure safe patient, public, and personnel safety. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS Emergency Care & Transportation of Sick and Injured by AAOS, 12th edition. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. ISBN number 978-1-284-20430-8 Access to Google calendar – No cost to student. See EMS Program Student Handbook and Clinical Handbook for equipment and uniform requirements. These are both found in your Blackboard course. ATTENDANCE POLICY Three absences are allowed. If a student is tardy to class or departs early two (2) times, it will be equal to one (1) absence. Each absence beyond three absences will result in a 5-point deduction from your final grade. Attendance in this class is based on both students’ presence, as well at students’ participation in class. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. STUDENT EXPECTED TIME REQUIREMENT For every hour in class (or unit of credit), students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments outside of class. Online/Hybrid students should expect to spend at least as much time in this course as in the face-to-face class. COURSE CALENDAR (16 WEEKS) August 25-December 10, 2025 DATE TOPIC Chapters DUE DATE Week 1 8/25/2025 Orientation EMS Systems Chapter 1 8/31/2025 8/27/2025 BLS Resuscitation (CPR) Workforce Safety and Wellness Chapter 14 Chapter 2 8/31/2025 Week 2 9/3/2025 (campus closed 9/1/2025) Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues Communications & Documentation Medical Terminology Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 9/7/2025 Week 3 9/8/2025 Clinical Orientation Patient Assessment The Human Body SKILLS Chapter 10 Chapter 6 9/14/2025 9/10/2025 The Human Body SKILLS Chapter 6 9/14/2025 Week 4 9/15/2025 Lifespan Development Lifting and Moving Patients Chapter 7 Chapter 8 9/21/2025 9/17/2025 Module 1 EXAM, Ch. 1-8, 10, 14 Review: Patient Assessment SKILLS Chapter 10 9/21/2025 Week 5 9/22/2025 Airway Management Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 11 Chapter 12 9/28/2025 9/24/2025 Shock Module 2 EXAM, Ch. 11-13 SKILLS Chapter 13 9/28/2025 Week 6 9/29/2025 Medical Overview Respiratory Emergencies Cardiovascular Emergencies Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 10/5/2025 10/1/2025 Cardiovascular Emergencies Neurological Emergencies Gastrointestinal, Urologic Emergencies Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 10/5/2025 Week 7 10/6/2025 Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies Immunologic Emergencies Chapter 20 Chapter 21 10/12/2025 10/8/2025 Toxicology Psychiatric Emergencies Gynecologic Emergencies Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 10/12/2025 Week 8 10/13/2025 BASIC SKILLS DAY 10/15/2025 Module 3 EXAM, Ch. 15-24 SKILLS 10/19/2025 Week 9 10/20/2025 Trauma Overview Bleeding SKILLS Chapter 25 Chapter 26 10/26/2025 10/22/2025 Soft Tissue Injuries Face and Neck Injuries Chapter 27 Chapter 28 10/26/2025 Week 10 10/27/2025 Head and Spine Injuries Chest Injuries SKILLS Chapter 29 Chapter 30 11/2/2025 10/29/2025 Abdominal and Genitourinary Injuries Orthopedic Injuries SKILLS Chapter 31 Chapter 32 11/2/2025 Week 11 11/3/2025 Environmental Emergencies Module 4 EXAM, Ch. 25-33 SKILLS Chapter 33 11/9/2025 11/5/2025 Obstetrics and Neonatal Care Chapter 34 11/9/2025 Week 12 11/10/2025 Pediatric Emergencies Chapter 35 11/16/2025 11/12/2025 Geriatric Emergencies SKILLS Chapter 36 11/16/2025 Week 13 11/17/2025 Patients with Special Challenges Chapter 37 11/23/2025 11/19/2025 Transport Operations SKILLS Chapter 38 11/23/2025 Week 14 11/24/2025 Vehicle Extrication and Special Rescue SKILLS Chapter 39 11/30/2025 THANKSGIVING BREAK Week 15 12/1/2025 Incident Management SKILLS Chapter 40 12/7/2025 12/3/2025 Terrorism and Disaster Management A Team Approach to Health Care Chapter 41 Chapter 9 12/7/2025 Week 16 12/8/2025 Module 5 EXAM, Ch. 9, 34-41 12/10/2025 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL, SKILLS TESTING, NREMT SCHEDULING (as needed) COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: Affective Evaluation 20% Chapter Quizzes 30% Module Examination 50% GRADE SCALE 90 – 100 A 84 – 89 B 75 – 83 C 70 – 74 D 0 – 69 F ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Students found to be committing academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, or collusion) may receive disciplinary action. Students need to familiarize themselves with the institution’s Academic Dishonesty Policy available in the Student Catalog & Handbook at http://catalog.lit.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=80#academic-dishonesty. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. It is advised that you use Chrome or Firefox as your browser. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STATEMENT Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI/ChatGPT in their courses. STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION 1.Computers, telephones, headphones, and any other electronic devices must be turnedOFF while in class or used only with permission of the instructor.2.Phones will be placed at the front desk with your instructor on exam days in thecomputer lab, NO EXCEPTIONS!3.Do not bring children to class.4.Late assignments will be accepted on a case by case basis.5.Tests. Students that miss a test are NOT allowed to make up the test. Students that missa test will receive a grade of ‘0’.6.If you wish to drop a course, the student is responsible for initiating and completing thedrop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an ‘F’in the course.7.Additional class policies as defined by the EMS Program Student Handbook.BLACKBOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.Announcements in Blackboard are posted to the Announcements web page that you seewhen you log into class. They are important, so be sure to read them.2.Announcements are also emailed to your Blackboard email, which you can check atMyLIT.MY RESPONSE TIME 1.I only answer my phone when I am in my office.2.I only return calls that leave a voicemail due to excessive robocalls.3.The best way to reach your instructor is through LIT email, cewalters@lit.edu.4.I answer emails within 24 hours, except those received outside of office hours, during theweekend or campus holidays.Course Outline - Orientation A.Preparatorya.EMS Systemsb.Workforce Safety and Wellnessc.Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issuesd.Communication and Documentatione.Medical Terminologyf.The Human Body g.Life Span Developmenth.Lifting and Moving PatientsB.Patient Assessmenta.Patient AssessmentC.Airwaya.Airway ManagementD.Pharmacologya.Principles of PharmacologyE.Shock and Resuscitationa.Shockb.BLS ResuscitationF.Medicala.Medical Overviewb.Respiratory Emergenciesc.Cardiovascular Emergenciesd.Neurologic Emergenciese.Gastrointestinal Emergenciesf.Endocrine and Hematologic Emergenciesg.Immunologic Emergenciesh.Toxicologyi.Psychiatric Emergenciesj.Gynecologic EmergenciesG.Traumaa.Trauma Overviewb.Bleedingc.Soft-Tissue Injuriesd.Face and Neck Injuriese.Head and Spine Injuriesf.Chest Injuriesg.Abdominal and Genitourinary Injuriesh.Orthopedic Injuriesi.Environmental EmergenciesH.Special Patient Populationsa.Obstetrics and Neonatal Careb.Pediatric Emergenciesc.Geriatric Emergenciesd.Patients with Special ChallengesI.EMS Operationsa.Transport Operationsb.Vehicle Extrication and Special Rescuec.Incident Managementd.Terrorism Response and Disaster Management

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• Approved: 08/2025 Emergency Medical Technician (EMSP 1501_6A1) INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Email: Office Phone: Office Location: Office Hours: Cassie Walters cewalters@lit.edu MPC 244Upon RequestCREDIT 5 semester credit hours (3 hours lecture, 8 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Hybrid PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: EMSP 1260Work Keys Reading Exam with a score of 5 or greater or TSI writing with a score of 351or greater or ENGL 1301 with a score of C or greater.COURSE DESCRIPTION Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Apply fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT, andmedical/legal and ethical issues to the provisions of emergency care.Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to thepractice of EMS.Use fundamental anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oralcommunication with colleagues and other health care professionals.Apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion topatient assessment and management.Apply fundamental knowledge of life span development to patient assessment andmanagement.Use simple knowledge of the principles of illness and injury prevention in emergencycare.Apply fundamental knowledge of the medications that the EMT may assist/administerto a patient during an emergency.
• Apply knowledge (fundamental depth, fundamental breadth) of general anatomy andphysiology to patient assessment and management in order to assure a patent airway,adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages.Apply scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size up, primary andsecondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment) to guide emergencymanagement.Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportationbased on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient.Apply fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology, and management ofshock, respiratory failure or arrest, and post resuscitation management.Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportationbased on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient.Apply fundamental knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessmentfindings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with specialneeds.Apply knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure safe patient, public, and personnel safety. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS Emergency Care & Transportation of Sick and Injured by AAOS, 12th edition. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. ISBN number 978-1-284-20430-8 Access to Google calendar – No cost to student. See EMS Program Student Handbook and Clinical Handbook for equipment and uniform requirements. These are both found in your Blackboard course. ATTENDANCE POLICY Three absences are allowed. If a student is tardy to class or departs early two (2) times, it will be equal to one (1) absence. Each absence beyond three absences will result in a 5-point deduction from your final grade. Attendance in this class is based on both students’ presence, as well at students’ participation in class. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. STUDENT EXPECTED TIME REQUIREMENT For every hour in class (or unit of credit), students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments outside of class. Online/Hybrid students should expect to spend at least as much time in this course as in the face-to-face class.
• COURSE CALENDAR (16 WEEKS) August 25-December 10, 2025 DATE TOPIC Chapters DUE DATE Week 1 8/25/2025 Orientation EMS Systems Chapter 1 8/31/2025 8/27/2025 BLS Resuscitation (CPR) Workforce Safety and Wellness Chapter 14 Chapter 2 8/31/2025 Week 2 9/3/2025 (campus closed 9/1/2025) Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues Communications & Documentation Medical Terminology Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 9/7/2025 Week 3 9/8/2025 Clinical Orientation Patient Assessment The Human Body SKILLS Chapter 10 Chapter 6 9/14/2025 9/10/2025 The Human Body SKILLS Chapter 6 9/14/2025 Week 4 9/15/2025 Lifespan Development Lifting and Moving Patients Chapter 7 Chapter 8 9/21/2025 9/17/2025 Module 1 EXAM, Ch. 1-8, 10, 14 Review: Patient Assessment SKILLS Chapter 10 9/21/2025 Week 5 9/22/2025 Airway Management Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 11 Chapter 12 9/28/2025 9/24/2025 Shock Module 2 EXAM, Ch. 11-13 SKILLS Chapter 13 9/28/2025 Week 6 9/29/2025 Medical Overview Respiratory Emergencies Cardiovascular Emergencies Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 10/5/2025
• 10/1/2025 Cardiovascular Emergencies Neurological Emergencies Gastrointestinal, Urologic Emergencies Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 10/5/2025 Week 7 10/6/2025 Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies Immunologic Emergencies Chapter 20 Chapter 21 10/12/2025 10/8/2025 Toxicology Psychiatric Emergencies Gynecologic Emergencies Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 10/12/2025 Week 8 10/13/2025 BASIC SKILLS DAY 10/15/2025 Module 3 EXAM, Ch. 15-24 SKILLS 10/19/2025 Week 9 10/20/2025 Trauma Overview Bleeding SKILLS Chapter 25 Chapter 26 10/26/2025 10/22/2025 Soft Tissue Injuries Face and Neck Injuries Chapter 27 Chapter 28 10/26/2025 Week 10 10/27/2025 Head and Spine Injuries Chest Injuries SKILLS Chapter 29 Chapter 30 11/2/2025 10/29/2025 Abdominal and Genitourinary Injuries Orthopedic Injuries SKILLS Chapter 31 Chapter 32 11/2/2025 Week 11 11/3/2025 Environmental Emergencies Module 4 EXAM, Ch. 25-33 SKILLS Chapter 33 11/9/2025 11/5/2025 Obstetrics and Neonatal Care Chapter 34 11/9/2025 Week 12 11/10/2025 Pediatric Emergencies Chapter 35 11/16/2025 11/12/2025 Geriatric Emergencies SKILLS Chapter 36 11/16/2025 Week 13 11/17/2025 Patients with Special Challenges Chapter 37 11/23/2025
• 11/19/2025 Transport Operations SKILLS Chapter 38 11/23/2025 Week 14 11/24/2025 Vehicle Extrication and Special Rescue SKILLS Chapter 39 11/30/2025 THANKSGIVING BREAK Week 15 12/1/2025 Incident Management SKILLS Chapter 40 12/7/2025 12/3/2025 Terrorism and Disaster Management A Team Approach to Health Care Chapter 41 Chapter 9 12/7/2025 Week 16 12/8/2025 Module 5 EXAM, Ch. 9, 34-41 12/10/2025 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL, SKILLS TESTING, NREMT SCHEDULING (as needed) COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: Affective Evaluation 20% Chapter Quizzes 30% Module Examination 50% GRADE SCALE 90 – 100 A 84 – 89 B 75 – 83 C 70 – 74 D 0 – 69 F ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Students found to be committing academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, or collusion) may receive disciplinary action. Students need to familiarize themselves with the institution’s Academic Dishonesty Policy available in the Student Catalog & Handbook at http://catalog.lit.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=80#academic-dishonesty. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
• The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. It is advised that you use Chrome or Firefox as your browser. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STATEMENT Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI/ChatGPT in their courses. STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic