INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES#5530

Course SyllabusCredit: 1 Unit

Wando High SchoolFall 2013, Block 2

T-4Monday-Friday

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Angela McLendon, MS, ATC, SCATPhone: 881-8200 ext. 23868Email: angela_whittington@charleston.k12.sc.us

COURSE DESCRIPTION : Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is designed to introduce students to the emergency medical field. Through classroom & laboratory instruction, students will gain knowledge in medical, legal and ethical issues; safety and infection control; personal wellness; disaster preparedness; and hazardous material recognition and response. It is advised that students do not register to take Intro to EMS and Health Science 1 simultaneously during the semester.

INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY : Students will be engaged in structured practice and individualized instruction will be provided to the students. There will be various classroom activities to reinforce topics of interest for this course including: reading, lecture, group work, laboratory practices, and projects. Students will be held to high expectations regarding their quality of work, personal behavior, and accountability/responsibility. Students may be given alternative opportunities to demonstrate mastery of standards.

TEXT : Funk, Deborah. Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care, 2 nd Edition . Delmar Cengage Learning, 2005.

MATERIALS : ____ 3-ring binder1 composition notebookNotebook paper, pen, pencilStudents need to have a 3 ring binder to hold class notes, assignments, handouts, graded work, etc. These will be taken for a grade every 9 weeks.

EXTRA HELP : ______ Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM or by appointment in T-4 or Athletic Training Room (G-114).

MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING PRACTICES : _____

Grades are determined from chapter quizzes, tests, projects, in-class activities, homework assignments, bell work, and individual participation. Assignments and grading are in accordance with the CCSD policy.

Tests = 45%Quizzes = 15%Homework/Class work/Bell work = 25%Projects = 15%_______________Q1 = 40%Q2= 40%Final Exam = 20% of the final grade per CCSD policy

A = 93-100: Exceeds expectationsB = 85-92: Meets standards & expectationsC = 77-84: Passing grade but does not meet some standardsD = 70-76: Passing, but only meets minimum standardsF = 69 and below: Failing, does not meet minimum standards

1. Current health event paper (every 3 weeks) DUE DATES: 9/2, 9/23, 10/7, 10/28, 11/18, 12/9, 1/6

a. The current event will include a 100 word or greater report that includes a summary (in the students own words), the students opinion, and documentation of the source utilized. Work will be submitted to turnitin.com on the student’s class page. The health/medical article must come from a newspaper, current magazine (less than 3 months old), or from a credited web source from the following:

i. USA Todayii. CNN Healthiii. CBS News Healthwatchiv. Kaiser Permanente News Releases and Spotlight stories

2. Star of Life Project a. Students will invent a new symbol to represent the EMS system. This will be a symbol to

replace the star of life.3. Infectious Illness

a. Students will create a poster with information about a commonly encountered disease-causing organism or infectious illness in the EMS field.

OTHER POLICIES : ______1. BELL WORK- After the bell rings for class, students will retrieve their composition notebook

from the bell-work bin and respond to the question(s) and/or scenario on the board or complete a provided worksheet. Students are to write down the question(s)/scenario(s) and appropriate responses. All bell-work is to be kept in the student’s composition notebook and filed in their class section daily. Bell-work will checked weekly or monthly for a grade (completion & correctness). Handwriting needs to be legible.

2. CLASS WORK- This includes class work, group work, quizzes, and other assignments done in class. All work must be neat, legible, and complete.

3. PROJECTS- There will be projects assigned throughout the semester. Projects will be worked on outside of school or during class-time. The computer lab will be used to work on projects as necessary.

4. WRITTEN TESTS- Tests will be given at the conclusion of each unit. Generally, each unit lasts 2-3 weeks. The instructor will review the material before the test. It is beneficial to be present on the review day.

5. Plagiarism is using another person’s words, ideas, or work without giving credit to that person. Plagiarism can be both intentional and unintentional and applies to all forms of working including papers, projects, speeches, and presentations. Includes: paraphrasing (putting in your own words, information from a source without referencing the force), copying & pasting internet information, graphics or media, into your work without citing the source, and using someone else’s homework or buying papers the student did not do and turning materials in as if the student completed it themselves. IF YOU ARE FOUND TO HAVE PLAGIARIZED YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT AND THERE WILL BE NO OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THAT GRADE. DISCIPLIN REFERAL WILL BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATOR. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. PLEASE BE ADIVSED THAT BECAUSE PLAGIARISM IS UNETHICAL AND CRIMINAL AND IT MAY BECOME PART OF THE STUDENT’S PERMANENT RECORD.

**STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO KEEP ALL WORK, INCLUDING BELLWORK, NOTES, HANDOUTS, HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, PROJECTS, ETC. IN THEIR NOTEBOOK/BINDER**

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN ______A. Classroom Rules

a. BE ON TIME! b. Come into class meeting all dress code requirements—including your student ID

i. 5 ID violations will result in a referral c. ALWAYS come to class prepared with all required materials (Binder, textbook,

pens, pencils, paper, homework, etc.)d. Have a good attitude. The world belongs to positive and energetic people!e. Come to class ready to participate in all class projects, discussions, lectures, and

assignments. You are responsible for participating in your education! Be a part of it!

f. Be respectful of three things:i. Yourself ii. Your classmatesiii. Your instructor/teacher

g. Do not bring food or drink into the classroom. ALL food is to be kept outside. You may bring bottled water.

h. Follow ALL school and CCSD Rules (please see Wando Student Handbook)i. Always leave the room the way you found it—keep your area clean and neat.

B. Consequences for violating rules ______a. First offense: verbal warning from teacherb. Second offense: 15 minute detention/parent contactc. Third offense: referral to Assistant Principal/parent contactd. Severe Clause: referral to Assistant Principal/parent contact

C. Classroom Procedures ______a. ID’s : Student ID’s must be worn AT ALL TIMES and will not be permitted in class

without one. If students do not have a valid ID they must go to attendance and

get a temporary ID for that day. Five or more violations of not wearing the ID to class will result in disciplinary referral.

b. TARDIES : Students are to be in the classroom, seated in their desk, by the tardy bell. Any student entering after the tardy bell will be sent to a school administrator to receive a late pass. Students MUST have a slip for re-entry into the class or when arriving late to class with an approved excuse.

c. PREPARATION : “D-A-S-H” (Date, Agenda, Standard, Homework) will be written on the board each day before the students enter the classroom. Daily objectives will also be posted for view. These will describe all activities to be completed that day. Students should begin the first assignment, “Bell Work”, upon entering the classroom.

d. BEGINNING CLASS : Students are to enter class quickly and quietly. Students will retrieve their bell-work and work on the questions/scenario displayed. Students should write the date, question & answer in their bell-work each day. Bell-work will be checked monthly for a completion/corrective grade within the class-work/homework category. Class will begin once Bell-Work is completed.

e. ABSENCES : There will be an assigned make-up folder in the bottom class work bin. All missed work will go into the make-up folder each day with the student’s name and the date of the absence at the top. Please seek out the make-up folder for missed work. It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to seek out & complete missed work. Upon returning from the absence, students need a note by the THIRD day and no later, to proceed with graded make-up work. ALL absences are automatically coded “unlawful” in PowerSchool until a note (medical, court, parent, etc.) is received stating the cause of the absence. Students that cut class will be given a disciplinary referral and will be required to complete all make-up work, but will not receive full credit and will earn a maximum of 61% for the graded work missed. Refusal to complete make up work will result in a “0” for the grade for any test, quiz, homework, class work, and/or projects. Students have 5 days to make up any missed work from an absence. Extended time may be considered after evaluating the length of the absence and number of classes the student is taking.

f. CLASS WORK : This includes class work, group work, quizzes, and other assignments done in class. All work must be neat, legible, and complete.

g. PROJECTS : There will be projects assigned throughout the semester. The majority of projects will be worked on in the classroom or class time will be conducted in the computer lab to work on projects. Some projects will require to be worked on at home.

h. WRITTEN TESTS : Tests will be given at the conclusion of each unit. Generally, each unit lasts 2-3 weeks. The instructor will review material before each test. It is beneficial to be present on review day. Please note that tests for excused absences may be rescheduled during office hours, before school, or another mutually accommodating time for the instructor and student.

i. CELL PHONES : Per Wando’s cell phone policy, CELL PHONES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN CLASS! You are permitted to use them before/after school, lunch, & between classes, only. A cell phone that rings, vibrates, or is being used for texting or phone calls or other reasons will be confiscated. Cell phones may be used by the students at the teacher’s discretion for class activities. Any student using of a cell phone during quizzes and/or tests will be considered cheating, which results in confiscation of the phone, disciplinary referral, and a “0” grade for that work.

j. SEATING : Students will have assigned seating, and will sit in the same seat each day. Seating arrangements may be changed and adjusted at the discretion of the instructor at any time for any reason.

k. BATHROOM : All students should take care of bathroom needs before coming to class. If a student has an emergency, a bathroom pass will be provided by the teacher. Students must have their agenda to use the restroom and will sign in/out on the clip board. Using the restroom does not give students the permission to visit other places such as the vending machines, other classrooms, cafeteria, etc. or use their cell phones.

INTRO TO EMS: COURSE OUTLINENote: this is a tentative outline. This outline will be modified and adjusted, as needed!

UNIT 1: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESStandard 1.5, 3.1-3.7, 4.1-4.6, 5.1-5.9, 6.1-6.9, 7.6, 8.1-8.5, 9.1-9.7Week 1: Class Orientation & Teamwork

Class rules, procedures, student/teacher expectations

Team building & team work Week 2: Chapter 1—Intro to EMS

Historical evolution Modern EMS in healthcare system Elements of EMS system Personal safety Attributes & conduct

Chapter 3—Medical Responsibilities/Ethics Code of Ethics Legal & ethical responsibilities Common allegations

Week 4: Chapter 3—Legal Responsibilities of the EMT Code of Ethics Legal & ethical responsibilities Common allegations

Week 5: Chapter 4—Stress in EMS Stress in EMT setting Chronic stress Stress management

UNIT 2: FUNDAMENTALS IN EMSStandard 7.1-7.8, 10.1-10.3, 10.5 10.6Week 6: Chapter 6—Infection Control

OSHA Personal & patient safety Cause of disease & transmission Infection control plan HAZMAT

Week 7: Chapter 11—Lifting and Moving Patients Back injuries & care Body Mechanics & lifting techniques

UNIT 3: PATIENT ASSESSMENT-GENERAL PRINCIPLESStandard 7.8Week 8: Baseline Vital Signs

Identify vital signs Blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, pupil

assessment, skin assessment, Week 9: Chapter 12—Scene Size-Up

EMS safety regulations Standard approach & staging Scene risk factors

Week 10: Chapter 13—Initial Assessment Forming a general impression Assessing mental status ABCs

UNIT 4: TRAUMA CARE + ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGYStandard 1.1-1.2, 10.1-10.4Week 11: Chapter 24—Soft Tissue Injuries

Types of bleeding & management Wound types & bandaging Burn, bruise & crush injuries assessment Integumentary system

Week 12: Chapter 25—Bony Injuries Musculoskeletal system Injury mechanisms Types of fractures Signs & symptoms Splinting

Week 13 Chapter 21—Head Injuries Nervous system Types & associated head injuries Patient Presentation/signs & symptoms Management

Week 14: Chapter 22—Spine Injuries Types & associated spinal injuries Patient Presentation/signs & symptoms Management

UNIT 5: EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Week 15: Chapter 28—Chest Pain

Circulatory system Coronary Artery Disease overview General assessment

Week 6 Chapter 9—Shock: A State of Hypoperfusion Causes of hypoperfusion Physiologic response to shock Shock assessment & management

Week 17: Chapter 34—Environmental Emergencies Temperature regulation Heat & cold injuries Water-related emergencies Lightning Strikes

UNIT 6: EMS OPERATIONSStandard 7.7, 11.1-11.2Week 18: Chapter 44—Publc safety Incident &

Public Safety Incident Management System

Introduction to Emergency Medical ServicesWando High School

Mrs. McLendon, MS, ATC, SCAT

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Welcome to Introduction to Emergency Medical Services! I hope that you and your child are ready for an exciting and successful year!

Background:My name is Ms. Angela McLendon, MS, ATC, SCAT and this is my third year serving as an Athletic Trainer and Health Science Teacher at Wando High School. I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. I attended Ohio University to earn my Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training followed by a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training degree from University of Kentucky. While working on my Master’s degree at UK, I worked at a Sports Medicine clinic as the Head Athletic Trainer at two public middle schools, head Athletic Trainer for collegiate ice hockey, and a physician extender for several orthopedic surgeons.

Communication:If you should ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school (881-8200 Ext. 23868) before/after school hours only, please or anytime by email at: angela_whittington@charleston.k12.sc.us. **PLEASE NOTE; DUE TO BEING MARRIED THIS SUMMER, MY EMAIL AND CONTACT INFO THROUGH THE DISTRICT ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CHANGED. PLEASE USE THE EMAIL PROVIDED ABOVE FOR CONTACT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ONCE IT IS CHANGED, I WILL SEND OUT A MASS EMAIL WITH THE UPDATE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, THE CHANGE WILL BE MADE TO ANGELA_MCLENDON@CHARLESTON.K12.SC.US** I can be most easily contacted Monday-Friday between the times of 7:45 AM-8:15 AM. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with and teach your child and look forward to a great semester!

Please review the class/school information (handbook, class rules, consequences, procedures, course outline, etc.) sent home with your student and sign and return the attached form to me on or before Friday, August 23rd (first grade for students ) Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

Respectfully,

Mrs. Angela McLendon, MS, ATC, SCATWando High School CTE-HS teacher & Certified Athletic Trainer

INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERIVES

Please sign below verifying that you have received and read the class information (syllabus, management plan, rules, consequences, procedures, course outline, etc.) for Sports Medicine 1. Return this form to me on or before FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013** (student’s first grade )

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I have read and reviewed the listed items below that my child received for Sports Medicine 1 and understand the criteria, grading policies, and procedures.

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2. Class Management Plan X________________ (Initial)

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