EMSP 1501-6T1

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMSP 1501_6A1) INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Casey Sullivan Flood Email: CkSullivan@lit.edu Office Phone: 409-273-2496 Office Location: N/A Office Hours: Upon Request CREDIT Dual Credit Program MODE OF INSTRUCTION In Person PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: ● EMSP 1260 ● Work Keys Reading Exam with a score of 5 or greater or TSI writing with a score of 351 or 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, and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provisions of emergency care. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to the practice of EMS. ● Use fundamental anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral communication with colleagues and other health care professionals. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient assessment and management. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of life span development to patient assessment and management. ● Use simple knowledge of illness and injury prevention principles in emergency care. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of the medications that the EMT may assist/administer to a patient during an emergency. Approved: 08/2025 ● Apply knowledge (fundamental depth, fundamental breadth) of general anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management to ensure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. ● Apply scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment) to guide emergency management. ● Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology, and management of shock, respiratory failure or arrest, and post-resuscitation management. ● Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessment findings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs. 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 978-1-284-20430-8 BISD Issue to be returned in good condition at the end of the school year 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 Calander Dates for Module 1 are subject to Adjustment with notice due to BISD Chrome Book distribution issues Date Chapter Due 08/26/2024 13 Orientation, BLS CPR 08/29/2025 08/27/2025 Ch1 EMS Systems 08/29/2025 9/2/24 Ch 2 Workforce Safety and Wellness 09/05/2025 9/3/24 Ch 3 Medical, legal, and Ethical issues 09/05/2025 9/4/24 Ch 4 Communications & Documenation 09/05/2025 9/9/24 Ch 5 Medical Terminology 09/12/2025 9/10/24 Ch 5 Medical Terminology 09/12/2025 9/11/24 Ch 6 Medical Term 09/12/2025 9/16/25 The Human Body 09/19/2025 9/17/25 The Human Body 09/19/2025 9/18/25 The Human Body 09/19/2025 9/23/25 Ch 7 Life Span 09/26/2025 9/24/25 Ch 7 Life Span 09/26/2025 9/25/25 Ch 7 Life Span 09/26/2025 09/29/2025 Ch 8 Lifting and Moving Patients 10/03/2025 10/01/25 Skills/Review 10/02/25 Skills/Review 10/3/2025 Module 1 Exam 10/3/2025 10/7/25 Ch 9 Patient Assessment 10/10/2025 10/8/25 Patient Assessment 10/10/2025 10/09/25 Patient Assessment 10/10/2025 10/14/25 Ch 10 Airway Management 10/17/2025 10/15/25 Ch 10 Airway Management 10/17/2025 10/16/24 Ch 10 Airway Management/ Skills 10/17/2025 10/21/25 Ch 11 Principles of Pharmacology 10/24/2025 10/22/25 Ch 11 Principles of Pharmacology 10/24/2025 10/23/24 Ch 11 Principles of Pharmacology 10/24/2025 10/28/24 Ch 12 Shock 10/31/2025 10/29/25 Ch 12 Shock 10/31/2025 10/30/25 Ch 12 Shock 10/31/2025 11/4/25 Skils/ Review 11/5/25 Skills/ Review 11/6/25 Review 11/7/25 Module 2 Exam 11/11/25 Ch 14 Medical overview 11/14/2025 11/12/25 Ch 15 Respiratory Emergencies 11/14/2025 11/13/25 Ch 15 Respiratory Emergencies 11/14/2025 Thanksgiving Break 12/2/25 Ch 16 Cardiovascular Emergencies 12/5/2025 12/3/2025 Cardiovascular Emergencies 12/5/2025 12/4/2025 Ch 17 Neurological Emergencies 12/5/2025 12/3/24 Ch 18 Gastrointestina l and Urologic Emergencies 12/06/2024 12/9/25 Ch 19 Endocrine and hematologic Emergencies 12/12/2025 12/10/25 Ch 20 Immullnologic Emergencies 12/12/25 12/11/25 Immullnologic Emergencies 12/12/2025 12/16/2025 Ch 21 Toxicology 12/19/2025 12/17/2025 Ch 22 Pyschiatric Emergencies 12/19/2025 12/18/25 Ch 23 Gynecologic Emergencies 12/19/2025 Review Review 12/19/2025 Module 3 Exam 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. 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 turned OFF while in class or used only with permission of the instructor. 2. Do not bring children to class. 3. All assignments have a posted due date and all assignments are due by 11:59pm on posted due date. 4. Tests. Students who miss a test are NOT allowed to make up the test. Students who miss a test will receive a grade of ‘0’. 5. If you wish to drop a course, the student is 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. 6. 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 see when 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 at MyLIT. MY RESPONSE TIME 1. I will respond to all communication within 24 hours, except those received outside of office hours, during the weekend, and holidays. 2. I only return calls that leave a voicemail. 3. The best way to reach your instructor is through email at CKSullivan@LIT.edu. 4. Class communication is also facilitated through Groupme this is to be used for communication for clinicals and quick questions about class and assignments. Any communications not about the class should be left out of the Groupme thread. Course Outline - Orientation A. Preparatory a. EMS Systems b. Workforce Safety and Wellness c. Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues d. Communication and Documentation e. Medical Terminology f. The Human Body g. Life Span Development h. Lifting and Moving Patients B. Patient Assessment a. Patient Assessment C. Airway a. Airway Management D. Pharmacology a. Principles of Pharmacology E. Shock and Resuscitation a. Shock b. BLS Resuscitation F. Medical a. Medical Overview b. Respiratory Emergencies c. Cardiovascular Emergencies d. Neurologic Emergencies e. Gastrointestinal Emergencies f. Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies g. Immunologic Emergencies h. Toxicology i. Psychiatric Emergencies j. Gynecologic Emergencies G. Trauma a. Trauma Overview b. Bleeding c. Soft-Tissue Injuries d. Face and Neck Injuries e. Head and Spine Injuries f. Chest Injuries g. Abdominal and Genitourinary Injuries h. Orthopedic Injuries i. Environmental Emergencies H. Special Patient Populations a. Obstetrics and Neonatal Care b. Pediatric Emergencies c. Geriatric Emergencies d. Patients with Special Challenges I. EMS Operations a. Transport Operations b. Vehicle Extrication and Special Rescue c. Incident Management d. Terrorism Response and Disaster Management In addition Students are expected to adhere to all Standards and expectations of BISD and Taylor Career Center.

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• Emergency Medical Technician (EMSP 1501_6A1) INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Casey Sullivan Flood Email: CkSullivan@lit.edu Office Phone: 409-273-2496 Office Location: N/A Office Hours: Upon Request CREDIT Dual Credit Program MODE OF INSTRUCTION In Person PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: ● EMSP 1260 ● Work Keys Reading Exam with a score of 5 or greater or TSI writing with a score of 351 or 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, and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provisions of emergency care. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to the practice of EMS. ● Use fundamental anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral communication with colleagues and other health care professionals. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient assessment and management. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of life span development to patient assessment and management. ● Use simple knowledge of illness and injury prevention principles in emergency care. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of the medications that the EMT may assist/administer to a patient during an emergency.
• Approved: 08/2025 ● Apply knowledge (fundamental depth, fundamental breadth) of general anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management to ensure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. ● Apply scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment) to guide emergency management. ● Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology, and management of shock, respiratory failure or arrest, and post-resuscitation management. ● Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient. ● Apply fundamental knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessment findings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs. 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 978-1-284-20430-8 BISD Issue to be returned in good condition at the end of the school year 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 Calander Dates for Module 1 are subject to Adjustment with notice due to BISD Chrome Book distribution issues Date Chapter Due 08/26/2024 13 Orientation, BLS CPR 08/29/2025 08/27/2025 Ch1 EMS Systems 08/29/2025 9/2/24 Ch 2 Workforce Safety and Wellness 09/05/2025 9/3/24 Ch 3 Medical, legal, and Ethical issues 09/05/2025 9/4/24 Ch 4 Communications & Documenation 09/05/2025 9/9/24 Ch 5 Medical Terminology 09/12/2025 9/10/24 Ch 5 Medical Terminology 09/12/2025 9/11/24 Ch 6 Medical Term 09/12/2025
• 9/16/25 The Human Body 09/19/2025 9/17/25 The Human Body 09/19/2025 9/18/25 The Human Body 09/19/2025 9/23/25 Ch 7 Life Span 09/26/2025 9/24/25 Ch 7 Life Span 09/26/2025 9/25/25 Ch 7 Life Span 09/26/2025 09/29/2025 Ch 8 Lifting and Moving Patients 10/03/2025 10/01/25 Skills/Review 10/02/25 Skills/Review 10/3/2025 Module 1 Exam 10/3/2025 10/7/25 Ch 9 Patient Assessment 10/10/2025 10/8/25 Patient Assessment 10/10/2025 10/09/25 Patient Assessment 10/10/2025 10/14/25 Ch 10 Airway Management 10/17/2025
• 10/15/25 Ch 10 Airway Management 10/17/2025 10/16/24 Ch 10 Airway Management/ Skills 10/17/2025 10/21/25 Ch 11 Principles of Pharmacology 10/24/2025 10/22/25 Ch 11 Principles of Pharmacology 10/24/2025 10/23/24 Ch 11 Principles of Pharmacology 10/24/2025 10/28/24 Ch 12 Shock 10/31/2025 10/29/25 Ch 12 Shock 10/31/2025 10/30/25 Ch 12 Shock 10/31/2025 11/4/25 Skils/ Review 11/5/25 Skills/ Review 11/6/25 Review 11/7/25 Module 2 Exam 11/11/25 Ch 14 Medical overview 11/14/2025 11/12/25 Ch 15 Respiratory Emergencies 11/14/2025
• 11/13/25 Ch 15 Respiratory Emergencies 11/14/2025 Thanksgiving Break 12/2/25 Ch 16 Cardiovascular Emergencies 12/5/2025 12/3/2025 Cardiovascular Emergencies 12/5/2025 12/4/2025 Ch 17 Neurological Emergencies 12/5/2025 12/3/24 Ch 18 Gastrointestina l and Urologic Emergencies 12/06/2024 12/9/25 Ch 19 Endocrine and hematologic Emergencies 12/12/2025 12/10/25 Ch 20 Immullnologic Emergencies 12/12/25 12/11/25 Immullnologic Emergencies 12/12/2025