EMTX - Emergency Medical Technician

EMTX112 EMT - Emergency Medical Technician, Basic

Credits 12

Registration Requirement: RD115, WR115 and MTH060, each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels; must be 18 years of age at the time of Oregon/National Registry Exam; possess high school diploma or GED; possess a current American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Provider card; successfully pass background check; successfully pass 10-panel drug screen; and provide current immunizations, including current TB test.

This course represents the first phase of training in the Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services career structure. The course emphasizes the development of student skills in the recognition of signs/symptoms of illness and injuries and the appropriate interventions in emergency treatment. In addition, the student is instructed on emergency vehicle operations and work safety. An Emergency Medical Technician is a critical member of the Emergency Services Team.

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  1. Independently conducts a\\nprehospital patient assessment and\\nadapts elements of the scene, primary,\\nsecondary, and ongoing assessments to a\\npatient’s chief complaint, nature of\\nillness or mechanism of injury.
  2. Initiates care that correctly reflects\\nthe severity and priorities of the acute\\npatient condition(s) in accordance with\\naccepted prehospital standards of care.
  3. –Performs interventions within the\\nnational and Oregon scope of practice\\nwithout causing uncorrectable risk or\\nharm to a patient.
  4. Generates a field impression that\\nis logically based on the obvious, acute\\nsigns and symptoms presented by the\\npatient and aligns with correct medical\\nknowledge of the condition(s).
  5. Uses clinical knowledge and\\nnationally recognized clinical standards,\\nscope of practice, standing orders and/or\\nmedical direction when examining the\\nrisks and benefits of interventions and\\ntransport decisions.
  6. Actions regarding patient\\ninterventions reflect the correct\\nindications, precautions and\\ncontraindications outlined in current\\nmedical standards and knowledge.
  7. Actively assesses for relevant\\nhazards and safety risks during a patient\\nencounter; communicates findings and\\ntakes actions to prevent or minimize said\\nrisks.
  8. Recognizes a time-sensitive\\nemergency and initiates the steps to\\nactivate a regional system of care.
  9. Demonstrates, implements, and\\npractices the principles of empathy,\\ncultural sensitivity, and responsiveness\\nduring interactions with patients and\\nfamily members in real and simulated\\nsituations.
  10. Demonstrates, implements, and\\npractices therapeutic communication\\nthroughout a patient encounter real and\\nsimulated situations.
  11. Examines their personal barriers to\\neffective communication in their own\\npractice and develops a plan for\\nimprovement
  12. Contributes to the patient\\nencounter as a team member in ways\\nthat benefit the coordination and direction of the tasks required for care\\nand transport.
  13. Takes on leadership responsibilities\\nincluding the setting and communicating\\nof scene priorities, delegation of tasks\\nand meaningful engagement with team\\nmembers when practicing as a team\\nleader.
  14. Provides a patient hand-off report in\\na clear and concise fashion when\\ntransferring care.
  15. Documents a patient encounter\\naccurately and in line with national and\\nstate standards
  16. Assesses own strengths and\\nlimitations in their knowledge, abilities,\\nand performance as an EMT.
  17. Sets realistic learning goals within\\nthe course with success criteria; revises\\ngoals and criteria based on reflection and\\nfeedback from instructors and students.
  18. Demonstrates national, state and\\nprogram standards for professional\\nbehavior in all learning environments\\n(clinical and classroom).
  19. Employs the correct ethical and\\nmedicolegal principles within the\\nprocesses of critical thinking when\\naddressing situational, cultural,\\ninterpersonal, or treatment-related\\nethical dilemmas.
  20. Provides objective observations\\nand constructive feedback to fellow\\nstudents when evaluating individual and\\nteam performance.