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Paramedic

STUDENT POLICIES

Class 2017 - 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Topic Page# • Table of contents 2 • Mission statement 3 • Program goals 4 • PM-1 syllabus 6 • PM-2 syllabus 13 • PM-3 syllabus 19 • Course policies and procedures 23 • Student contract 50

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PARAMEDIC PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of the Northwest Florida State College Paramedic Program to provide the highest quality education and training to paramedic students that is possible. The Program pledges to use the most up-to-date information in the pursuit of excellence in paramedic education. The EMS Programs faculty and staff will endeavor to ensure that our paramedic students can competently perform the necessary skills to conserve life, alleviate suffering, and promote health. Students will be trained to act in ways that preserves their own safety as well as the safety of their patients. Students will be taught first rule of medicine is non malfeasance, meaning to do no harm. Students will be trained to respect diversity in their patient populations and do provide care irrespective of the patient’s race, creed, national origin or ability to pay.

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PARAMEDIC PROGRAM PROGRAM GOALS

To prepare competent entry---level---Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge),Psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.”

Upon completion of the program, all paramedic graduates will have demonstrated the necessary: 1. Knowledge base to collect, comprehend, evaluate and apply patient information

to implement safe, effective and appropriate care in the role as entry-level Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics (REMTP).

2. Technical skills proficiencies to implement safe, effective and appropriate care

in the role as an entry-level REMTP. 3. Professional attitudes and behaviors to implement safe, effective and

appropriate care in the role as an entry level REMTP. 4. Recognition of one’s own needs for continuing education. Evaluation format for program goals: 1. The evaluation method for goal #1 is a comprehensive course written exam, the

National Registry advanced written exam and employer’s survey. 2. The evaluation method for goal #2 is a final practice practical exam utilizing the

National Registry of EMT Psychomotor exam, along with clinical and field internship evaluations.

3. The evaluation method for goal #3 is completed using Affective / Summative

evaluation reporting.

4. The evaluation method for goal #4 is completing surveys from the graduate and their employer.

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NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE EMS PROGRAMS

FALL 2017

EMS 2231C (5-Credits) Paramedic Processes I

Monday 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

EMS 2435L (5-Credits) Paramedic Processes I Lab/Clinical

Wednesday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday By appointment Tuesday By appointment

Wednesday By appointment Thursday By appointment

Friday By appointment

OFFICE PHONE: (850) 729-4924 or (850) 729-6447

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NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE PM-1 and PM-1 LAB

SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE:

COURSE NUMBER:

CREDIT HOURS:

CONTACT HOURS:

SEQUENCE:

PREREQUISITES:

COREQUISITES:

Paramedic Processes I and Paramedic Processes I Lab

EMS 2231C (PM-1) and EMS 2435L (PM-1 Lab)

5CH + 5CH = 10CH

Lecture: 104 Lab: 72 Clinical: 216 Total: 392

Term: Fall 2017 Length: 16-weeks

EMS 1119, EMS 1401, EMS 1335

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

EMS 2231 is the first course in the sequence necessary for Paramedic program completion. The course is designed to integrate concepts and clinical skills learned at the EMT level with advanced life support concepts and skills. Emphasis is placed upon patient assessment, pharmacology, medical pathologies and emergencies, ACLS and PALS skills. Other topics are assessment and management of OB/GYN emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, pediatric emergencies, musculoskeletal injuries. The course is consistent with the most current National Standard curriculum.

EMS 2435 is the clinical and skills laboratory portion of the course, designed to provide instruction in the advanced paramedic skills, and the opportunity to apply these skills in the clinical setting. By state rule, the instructor-to-student ratio will not exceed six students to one instructor.

II. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this semester, the paramedic students will be able to:

1-1 Describe his or her roles and responsibilities within an EMS system and how these roles and responsibilities differ from other levels of providers.

1-2 Describe and value the importance of personal wellness in EMS and serve as a healthy role model for peers.

1-3 Integrate the implementation of primary injury prevention activities as an effective way to reduce death, disabilities and health care costs.

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1-4 Describe the legal issues that impact decisions made in the out-of-hospital environment.

1-5 Describe the role that ethics plays in decision making in the out-of-hospital environment.

1-6 Apply the general concepts of pathophysiology for the assessment and management of emergency patients.

1-7 Integrate pathophysiological principles of pharmacology and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a pharmacologic management plan.

1-8 Safely and precisely access the venous circulation and administer medications.

1-9 Integrate the principles of therapeutic communication to effectively communicate with any patient while providing care.

1-10 Integrate the physiological, psychological and sociological changes throughout human development with assessment and communication strategies for patients of all ages.

2-1 Establish and/ or maintain a patent airway, oxygenate and ventilate a patient.

3-1 Use the appropriate techniques to obtain a medical history from a patient. 3-2 Explain the pathophysiological significance of physical exam findings. 3-3 Integrate the principles of history taking and techniques of physical exam

to perform a patient assessment. 3-4 Apply a process of clinical decision making to use the assessment findings

to help form a field impression. 3-5 Follow an accepted format for dissemination of patient information in

verbal form, either in person or over the radio. 3-6 Effectively document the essential elements of patient assessment, care

and transport. 4-1 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to

formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with respiratory problems.

4-2 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with cardiovascular disease.

4-3 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with a neurological problem.

4-4 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to

formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with an endocrine problem.

4-5 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with an allergic or anaphylactic reaction.

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4-6 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with a gastroenterologic problem.

4-7 Integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with a renal or urologic problem.

5-8 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and treatment plan for the patient with a toxic exposure.

5-9 Integrate the pathophysiological principles of the hematopoietic system to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan.

5-10 Iintegrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with an environmentally induced or exacerbated medical or traumatic condition.

5-11 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a management plan for the patient with infectious and communicable diseases.

5-12 Describe and demonstrate safe, empathetic competence in caring for patients with behavioral emergencies.

5-13 Use gynecological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the management plan for the patient experiencing a gynecological emergency

III. COURSE FACULTY: Medical Director: Dr. Martin Landa Program Director Barry Reed Clinical Coordinator: Andrea Jockers Lead instructor: IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

Lecture High-fidelity Simulation

Audio-visual presentations Group discussion Group participation

Scenarios and role playing Skills demonstration, drill and practice

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V. REQUIRED TEXTS: 1. Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, AAOS (7th edition),

2012 2 . Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart

Association, 2015 3. All studens will be required to bring a tablet or laptop to every class. If you

do not have one, a tablet may be loaned to you for the program. Smart phones are not sufficient. Tablets will be used for testing as well as interactive lecture and lab sessions.

VI. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Didactic Grading: Grade averages will be determined in the following manner:

• Project Initial Report participation --------------- 5% • Classroom Participation --------------------------- 10% • Written Exams ---------------------------------------- 40% • Homework -------------------------------------------- 10% • Affective Evals ---------------------------------------- 10% • Final Drug Calculation exam --------------------- 10% • Final Comprehensive exam ---------------------- 15% • Total ---------------------------------------------------- 100%

The minimum passing grade for didactic (written) testing is 75%. Students may retake a maximum of two failed tests during a semester. If the “retake” (retest) is successfully passed, the original failing grade will be replaced with a 75% regardless of the score of the retest. Any missed exams must be made up within 1 week of the original exam date by scheduling an appointment (outside of normal course time) with the EMS Manager. All make-up (missed) exams will be penalized with a 5% reduction in the overall test score. Students are only allowed to retest any one exam, one time only. Laboratory Skills grading: Students will be graded daily for their performance during lab. The total lab grade for the semester will count at 40% of the Clinical / Lab assessment. The Program uses the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced Level Practical Examination as its skills test. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Failure of any part of a skills station constitutes failure of the entire station.

Retesting individual stations is required. Failure to successfully retest any skill will constitute failure of the course.

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National Registry skills stations to be tested during PM-1 Laboratory are as follows:

1. Oral Station A 2. Oral Station B 3. Dynamic Cardiology 4. Static Cardiology 5. Integrated Out-of-Hospital Scenario Copies of skills testing sheets will be available on the www.NREMT.org website.

Clinical Grading: Clinical grades are determined by the Clinical Coordinator, based upon written evaluations from the Clinical Preceptors and direct observation by the Clinical Coordinator. Objectives and expectations for each clinical area are provided to the student during clinical orientation. Clinical grading will count as 60% of the Clinical / Lab assessment.

ACLS Skills Testing: ACLS is counted as part of the Paramedic Processes II curriculum. Attendance is mandatory. Students must successfully pass ACLS final written testing and all ACLS skills stations. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Students may fail no more than one skill station during ACLS testing to be eligible for retesting. EMS Program Grading Scale: The grading scale is as follows:

A: 90 - 100 B: 89 - 80 C: 79 - 75 F: 74 - 0 P = Pass F = Fail FA = Fail for Attendance I = Incomplete VII. REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COMPLETION: 1. A minimum of 75% grade on each of the course examinations. 2. A minimum grade of 80% on the Final Drug Calculation exam.

3. A minimum of 80% grade average on each skills performance exam. 4. Complete and proper documentation of all clinical requirments prior to

established deadlines. 5. Maintenance of the Health Care Provider CPR requirement (CPR Provider must be approved by the Florida Department of EMS). 6. Maintenance of the HIV education requirement.

7. Completion of the EVOC course requirement (if not previously completed)

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8. Completion group project Intitial Report. 9. Completion of EMS2552 (Advanced Cardiac Life Support course).

10. Completion of familiarization of Florida Statute 401 and FAC 64J.

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SPRING 2018

EMS 2232C (5-Credits) Paramedic Processes II

Date / Time TBD

EMS 2436L (5-Credits) Paramedic Processes II Lab/Clinical

Date / Time TBD



Friday By appointment OFFICE PHONE: (850) 729-4924 or (850) 729-6447

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E-MAIL ADDRESS: NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE

PM-2 and PM-2 LAB SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE: COURSE NUMBER: CREDIT HOURS: CONTACT HOURS: SEQUENCE: PREREQUISITES: COREQUISITES:

Paramedic Processes II and Paramedic II Lab

EMS 2232C (PM-2) and EMS 2436L (PM-2 Lab)

5CH + 5CH = 10CH


Term: Spring 2018 Length: 16-weeks

EMS 1119, EMS 1401, EMS 1335, EMS 2231, EMS 2435L I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

EMS 2232 is the second course in the sequence necessary for Paramedic program completion. It is designed to integrate and reinforce concepts and clinical skills learned in PM-1. Emphasis is placed upon patient assessment, pulmonary anatomy and physiology, advanced airway management, pathophysiology and clinical management of shock, medical emergencies and traumatic injuries. The course is consistent with the most current National Standard curriculum EMS 2436 is the clinical and skills laboratory portion of the course, designed to provide instruction in the advanced paramedic skills and the opportunity to apply these skills in the clinical setting. By state rule, the instructor-to-student ratio will not exceed six students to one instructor.


Upon completion of this semester, the paramedic students will be able to: 6-1 Integrate the principles of kinematics to enhance the patient assessment and

predict the likelihood of injuries based on the patient’s mechanism of injury. 6-2 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate

a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with shock or hemorrhage.

6-3 Integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to

formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient

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with soft tissue trauma. 6-4 Integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to

formulate a field impression and implement the management plan for the patient with a burn injury.

6-5 Integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the trauma patient with a suspected head injury.

6-6 Integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with a suspected spinal injury.

6-7 Integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for a patient with a thoracic injury.

6-8 Integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with suspected abdominal trauma.

6-9 Integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with a musculoskeletal injury.

. 7-1 Apply an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the female

reproductive system to the assessment and management of a patient experiencing normal or abnormal labor.

7-2 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the neonatal patient.

7-3 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the pediatric patient.

8-1 Integrate the pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate and implement a treatment plan for the geriatric patient.

8-2 Integrate assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient who has sustained abuse or assault.

9-1 Pathophysiological and psychosocial principles to adapt the assessment and treatment plan for diverse patients and those who face physical, mental, social and financial challenges.

9-2 Integrate the pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the acute deterioration of a chronic care patient.

III. COURSE FACULTY: Medical Director: Dr. Martin Landa Program Director Barry Reed Clinical Coordinator: Andrea Jockers Lead instructor:

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IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture High-fidelity Simulation



V. REQUIRED TEXTS: 1. Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, AAOS (7th edition), 2012 2 . Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart

Association, 2015 4. Miami ASLS & ACS textbooks (Will be loaned out by the program) 5. International Trauma Life Support, 8th edition 6. All studens will be required to bring a tablet or laptop to every class. If you


VI. METHODS OF EVALUATION:

To complete the course, students must receive a passing grade in didactic testing, skills testing, and clinical rotations.

Didactic Grading: Grade averages will be determined in the following manner:

• Project Initial Report participation --------------- 10% • Classroom Participation --------------------------- 10% • Written Exams ---------------------------------------- 40% • Homework -------------------------------------------- 5% • Affective Evals ---------------------------------------- 10% • Final Drug Calculation exam --------------------- 10% • Final Comprehensive exam ---------------------- 15% • Total ---------------------------------------------------- 100%

The minimum passing grade for didactic (written) testing is 75%. Students may retake a maximum of two failed tests during a semester. If the “retake” (retest) is successfully passed, the original failing grade will be replaced with a 75% regardless of the score of the retest. Any missed exams must be made up within 1 week of the original exam date by scheduling an appointment (outside of normal course time) with the EMS Manager. All make-up (missed) exams will be penalized with a 5% reduction in the overall test score. Students are only allowed to retest

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any one exam, one time only.

Laboratory Skills grading: Students will be graded daily for their performance during lab. The total lab grade for the semester will count at 40% of the Clinical / Lab assessment. The Program uses the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced Level Practical Examination as its skills test. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Failure of any part of a skills station constitutes failure of the entire station.

Retesting individual stations is required. Failure to successfully retest any skill will constitute failure of the course.




PALS Testing: PALS is counted as part of the Paramedic Processes II curriculum. Attendance is mandatory. Students must successfully pass PALS final written testing and all PALS skills stations. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Students may fail no more than one skill station during PALS testing to be eligible for retesting. ITLS Testing: ITLS is counted as part of the Paramedic Processes II curriculum. Attendance is mandatory. Students must successfully pass ITLS final written testing and all ITLS skills stations. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Students may fail no more than one skill station during ITLS testing to be eligible for retesting.

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EMS Program Grading Scale: The grading scale is as follows:

A: 90 - 100 B: 89 - 80 C: 79 - 75 F: 74 - 0 P = Pass F = Fail FA = Fail for Attendance I = Incomplete VII. REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COMPLETION: 1. A minimum of 75% grade on each of the course examinations. 2. A minimum grade of 80% on the Final Drug Calculation exam.


established deadlines. 5. Maintenance of the Health Care Provider CPR requirement (CPR Provider must be approved by the Florida Department of EMS). 6. Completion of EMS2555 (International Trauma Life Support) 7. Completion of EMS2553 (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 8. Maintenance of the HIV education requirement.

9. Completion of the EVOC course requirement (if not previously completed). 10. Completion of Sudden Infant Unexplained Death Syndrome (SIUDS)

11. Completion of the “implementation” phase of the group project. 12. Completion of the Florida Trauma Scorecard Methodology

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SUMMER 2018

EMS 2233C (2-Credits) Paramedic Processes III

Date / Time TBD

EMS 2425 (4-Credits) Paramedic Field Externship

Date / Time by arrangement with preceptor



Friday By appointment

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NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE PM-3 and PM-3 LAB

SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE: COURSE NUMBER: CREDIT HOURS: CONTACT HOURS: SEQUENCE: PREREQUISITES: COREQUISITES:

Paramedic-III and Paramedic Field Internship

EMS 2233 (PM-3) and EMS 2425 (Field Externship)

2CH +4CH = 6CH


Term: Summer 2018 Length: 12-weeks

EMS 2231C, EMS 2232C, EMS2435L, EMS 2436L I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

EMS 2233 is the final course necessary for Paramedic program completion. It is designed to prepare the student for both Florida State Board and National Registry examinations. It emphasizes the integration of paramedic knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. By state rule, the skills instructor-to-student ratio will not exceed six students to one instructor. The course is consistent with the most current National Standard curriculum.

EMS 2425 is the final Clinical Externship. The Externship consists of ten (20), 12-hour shifts at on an Advanced Life Support Unit with Okaloosa County EMS, Walton County EMS or South Walton Fire-Rescue EMS Division. The paramedic student functions as the Paramedic Team Leader during this experience. Each student is assigned to Senior Paramedic Preceptors for the entire Externship.


Upon completion of this semester, the paramedic students will be able to:

7-1 Integrate the principles of assessment-based management to perform an appropriate assessment and implement the management plan for patients with common complaints.

8-1 Describe standards and guidelines that help ensure safe and effective ground and air medical transport.

8-2 Integrate the principles of general incident management and multiple casualty incident (MCI) management techniques in order to function effectively at major incidents.

8-3 Integrate the principles of rescue awareness and operations to safely

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rescue a patient from water, hazardous atmospheres, trenches, highways and hazardous terrain.

8-4 Evaluate hazardous materials emergencies, call for appropriate resources and work in the cold zone.

8-5 Have an awareness of the human hazard of crime and violence and the safe operation at crime scenes and other emergencies.

III. COURSE FACULTY: Medical Director: Dr. Martin Landa Program Director Barry Reed Clinical Coordinator: Andrea Jockers Lead instructor: IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

Lecture High-fidelity Simulation



V. REQUIRED TEXTS: 1. Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, AAOS (7th edition), 2012 2 . All studens will be required to bring a tablet or laptop to every class. If you


VI. METHODS OF EVALUATION:

To complete the course, students must receive a passing grade in didactic testing, skills testing, and clinical rotations.

Didactic Grading: Grade averages will be determined in the following manner:

• Project Initial Report participation --------------- 10% • Classroom Participation --------------------------- 10% • Written Exams ---------------------------------------- 35% • Homework -------------------------------------------- 5% • Affective Evals ---------------------------------------- 15% • Final Drug Calculation exam --------------------- 10%

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• Final Comprehensive exam ---------------------- 15% • Total ---------------------------------------------------- 100%

The minimum passing grade for didactic (written) testing is 75%. Students may retake a maximum of two failed tests during a semester. If the “retake” (retest) is successfully passed, the original failing grade will be replaced with a 75% regardless of the score of the retest. Any missed exams must be made up within 1 week of the original exam date by scheduling an appointment (outside of normal course time) with the EMS Manager. All make-up (missed) exams will be penalized with a 5% reduction in the overall test score. Students are only allowed to retest any one exam, one time only.

Laboratory Skills grading: Students will be graded daily for their performance during lab. The total lab grade for the semester will count at 40% of the Clinical / Lab assessment. The Program uses the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced Level Practical Examination as its skills test. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Failure of any part of a skills station constitutes failure of the entire station.




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EMS Program Grading Scale: The grading scale is as follows: A: 90 - 100 B: 89 - 80 C: 79 - 75 F: 74 - 0 P = Pass F = Fail FA = Fail for Attendance I = Incomplete VII. REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COMPLETION: 1. A minimum of 75% grade on each of the course examinations. 2. A minimum grade of 80% on the Final Drug Calculation exam.


established deadlines. 5. Maintenance of the Health Care Provider CPR requirement (CPR Provider must be approved by the Florida Department of EMS). 6. Maintenance of the HIV education requirement.

7. Completion of the Presentation of Paramedic Presentation. 8. Completion of DSC2055 (Issues in Disaster Management)

9. Completion of all program pre- and co-requisites prior to terminal competency

COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAMINATION: Students must take and pass a comprehensive written (minimum 75%) in EMS 2233 to successfully complete the Paramedic program, prior to taking the Comprehensive Psychomotor Examination. COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOMOTOR EXAMINATION: All Paramedic students that have successfully completed PM-III will be required to attend and pass the National Registry sanctioned Psychmotor exam hosted by the NWFSC EMS program. The psychomotor exam is administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and costs $125.00. This fee covers the psychomotor examination as well as the NREMT written exam. Payment of this fee is the student responsibility. This exam will be scheduled by EMS administration prior to the last day of class. This will serve as the final practical exam for successful completion of the Paramedic program. Retesting individual stations is required. Failure to successfully retest any skill will constitute failure of the course.

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24. Attendance for Classroom 25. Attendance for Laboratory 26. Conduct 27. Dress code 29. Employment during training program, i.e., class, laboratory or clinical 30. Grading criteria for the Paramedic Psychomotor skills examination 31. Mandatory Classes: 2-hour Trauma Scorecard Methodology and 4-Hour HIV/AIDS, SIUDS 32. Property Use 33. College E-Mail requirement 34. Failures / Withdrawals 35. Graduation / Letter of Completion 36. Affective Professional Behavior Evaluation 37. EMT Functional Position Description 38. National Standard Cirriculum 43. College Policies 46. Requirements for course completion. 47. FISDAP and Clinical paperwork 48. Written papers 49. Acknowledgement of Program Policies and Procedures.

This student handbook serves as an introduction to the NWF EMS Programs policies and procedures for the Paramedic Program. The policies and procedures listed here supplement but do not replace those of the College or published in the College Catalog. These program policies are subject to change.

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ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR CLASSROOM (LECTURE) Attendance for classroom, skills lab and clinical rotations is mandatory. Class:

Paramedic Processes I and Paramedic Processes II • If at any point during a semester, a student is absent a total of 8 hours

(Lecture) during PM-I or PM-II, that student will be placed on Academic Probation for the remainder of the current semester. 8 hours max per semester.

o If a student is placed on Academic Probation, that student must then meet with the EMS Manager to discuss his/her continuation in the program.

• There shall be NO MORE than 12 (twelve) hours of total (Lecture) absence during PM-I or PM-II.

o Any student absent more than 12 (twelve) hours during either PM-I and PM-II (Lecture) will receive a grade of “F” for failure of the course due to excessive absences.

Paramedic Processes III • If at any point a student is absent a total of 3 hours (Lecture) during PM-III,

that student will be placed on Academic Probation for the remainder of the program.

o If a student is placed on Academic Probation, that student must then meet with the EMS Manager to discuss his/her continuation in the program.

• There shall be NO MORE than 5 (five) hours of total (Lecture) absence during PM-III.

o Any student absent more than 5 hours (Lecture) during PM-III (Lecture), will receive a grade of “F” for failure of the course due to excessive absences.

Early Dismissal: Any student leaving early from Class (Lecture) or Lab, before the class is dismissed by the instructor, will have the time remaining counted toward their total hours of absence. The time will be rounded to the nearest ½ (half) hour.

Ex: The student exits class at 13:10 and class is dismissed by the instructor at 14:30, will be counted absent a total of 1-1/2 (1.5) hours of classroom instruction. The 13:10 time will be rounded back to 13:00.

Note: There are no differentiations between excused or unexcused absences. They

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25 both account for total time absent from the program. All absent hours must be made up prior to the completion of the current semester.

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR LAB:

Attendance for classroom, skills lab and clinical rotations is mandatory. Lab: Paramedic Processes I and Paramedic Processes II

• If at any point during a semester, a student is absent a total of 5 hours (Lab) during PM-I or PM-II, that student will be placed on Academic Probation.

o If a student is placed on Academic Probation, that student must then meet with the EMS Manager to discuss his/her continuation in the program

• There shall be NO MORE than 8 (eight) hours of total (Lab) absence during PM-I or PM-II.

o Any student absent more than 8 (eight) hours (Lab) during either PM-I and PM-II will receive a grade of “F” for failure of the course due to excessive absences.

Paramedic Processes III • If at any point during this semester, a student is absent a total of 4 hours

(Lab), that student will be placed on Academic Probation. o If a student is placed on Academic Probation, that student must then

meet with the EMS Manager to discuss his/her continuation in the program.

• There shall be NO MORE than 6 (six) hours of total (Lab) absence during PM-III.

o Any student absent more than 6 (six) hours (Lab) during PM-III, will receive a grade of “F” for failure of the course due to excessive absences.

Early Dismissal: Any student leaving early from Class (Lecture) or Lab, before the class is dismissed by the instructor, will have the time remaining counted toward their total hours of absence. The time will be rounded to the nearest ½ (half) hour.

Ex: The student exits class at 13:10 and class is dismissed by the instructor at 14:30, will be counted absent a total of 1-1/2 (1.5) hours of classroom instruction. The 13:10 time will be rounded back to 13:00.

Note: There are no differentiations between excused or unexcused absences. They both account for total time absent from the program. All absent hours must be made up prior to the completion of the current semester. The paramedic program utilizes an electronic attendance tracking system. It is the student’s responsibility to sign in and out of class each day. Failure to sign in will be

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26 noted as a failure to attend that class. In the case of a dispute regarding attendance it is the responsibility of the student to provide proof of their attendance. Failure to provide such proof will result in a documented absence.

CONDUCT: Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional - adult manner during classroom, lab and clinical sessions. Inappropriate behavior and/or any conduct that reflects negatively on the Program will result in written counseling by the Clinical Coordinator and/or Program Manager and may be cause for probation or expulsion from the program. Refer to the NWF Catalog for additional information regarding disciplinary action. Infractions that may result in disciplinary action, dismissal, or failure include: 1. Dishonesty, including providing false statements (lying) or falsification of documents 2. Cheating on written or skills exams 2. Vulgarity during class, clinical or field internship 4. Disruptive behavior in class, clinical or field internship 5. Harassment or disrespect of instructors or of fellow students 6. Inappropriate attire worn for clinical or field internship 7. Breech of patient confidentiality, giving out information, copying run reports or

hospital records. 8. Falsification of any information of student attendance, clinical records or evaluations 9. Violation of absence and/or tardiness policies 10. Failure to meet minimum scholastic, clinical or field internship requirements as

outlined in policies 11. Violation of class or lab/clinical attendance policy 12. Reporting late or leaving a class or clinical early without permission (excessive

tardiness) of Instructor, Preceptor or Course Coordinator 13. Theft of hospital, EMS or ambulance property 14. Unprofessional conduct or derogatory language of any kind toward college or

agency personnel. 15. Behavior indicating drug or alcohol abuse may be grounds for immediate dismissal 16. Any event which may alter criminal background investigation MUST be reported to

the department immediately.

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DRESS CODE:

Classroom: Students are expected to arrive for class well-groomed and appropriately attired. Students are required to wear their uniform for all program activities. Students are asked not to wear hats or caps in the classroom.

• Dress code requirements for classroom attendance: Students must wear program specific polo or tee shirt, with appropriate pants and black boots.

Classroom, Clinical, and Field: Students are expected to arrive well-groomed and appropriately attired. Students arriving for classroom or clinical rotations inappropriately attired or groomed may be dismissed from the class or rotation and counted as absent. The following dress code applies to all classroom, clinical and field rotations and is as follows: 1. Shirt:

A. NWF EMS Program approved Paramedic Program uniform polo 1. No other patches, logos or insignia may be worn

2. Shirts are available in the NWF College Store 2. Pants:

A. Navy-blue uniform pants B. No jeans or denim material is allowed

3. Belt: Black leather or web uniform belt 4. Navy blue or black uniform socks 5. Boots

A. Black boots with black shoe laces B. All boots must be in good repair and polished

6. Jewelry/Miscellaneous: A. A watch and wedding band are permissible to worn in the clinical setting.

B. One pair of stud earring may be worn in the earlobes only. C. ALL other Piercing and tattoos must be completely covered when in uniform. D. While at clinical sites, students must adhere to additional policies regarding jewelry, hair, perfume etc. set forth by the individual site.

E. No artificial nails 7. Equipment:

A. Scissors

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8. No jumpsuits may be worn during any clinical rotation 9. Jackets or sweaters:

A. May be worn during cold weather B. Must be navy-blue C. May display the NWF patch D. May not display any other logo, patch or insignia E. Denim and leather jackets are NOT allowed

10. Hats: A. Students may be authorized to wear a designated NWF “Public Safety”

baseball cap style hat approved by the program director. Students arriving for classroom or clinical rotations (1) inappropriately attired, (2) poorly groomed, (3) with offensive body or breath odor or (4) without necessary equipment, MAY BE SENT HOME and will be counted as absent for that day/rotation. Students in violation of this policy shall not attend further rotations until counseled by the Clinical Coordinator or the Program Manager. Students should wear the full NWF EMS student uniform to and from Operating Room rotations. Scrubs or plain clothes are not to be worn to or from the hospital.

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EMPLOYMENT DURING TRAINING PROGRAM State rules forbid students from being subject to call to duty during the paramedic training program that includes class, laboratory or clinical rotation. Violations of this rule are grounds for dismissal from the program.

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GRADING CRITERIA FOR THE FINAL SKILLS EXAMINATIONS: The Program uses the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic Psychomotor Examination as its comprehensive skills test. Students must successfully pass all skills stations. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Failure of any part of a skills station constitutes failure of the entire station. Retesting individual stations is allowed if two or fewer stations are failed. One retest per skill will be allowed on the day of the original practical examination, if allowed by time and NREMT representative. Should the retest be failed, the student must schedule with the NREMT to attend Paramedic Psychomotor skills testing at an alternate location. The second full attempt must be administered prior to the end of the subsequent NWFSC semester. Failure of three or more stations constitutes a failure of the entire practical examination. Should this occur, the student will be required to obtain a signed certificate of retraining before being allowed to retest the entire practical exam. Retesting of the entire practical exam must occur on a different day than the original examination date. Failure to successfully retest any skill will constitute failure of the course. National Registry skills stations to be tested are as follows:

1. Patient Assessment – Trauma 2. Dynamic Cardiology 3. Static Cardiology 4. Oral Station A 5. Oral Station B 6. Integrated Out-of-Hospital Scenario

Copies of skills testing sheets for each of the above listed skills will be given to the students during the semester. Students are encouraged to become familiar with skills testing criteria before attempting testing by visiting www.nremt.org.

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MANDATORY CLASSES:

2-HOUR TRAUMA SCORECARD METHODOLOGY

4-HOUR HIV/AIDS

SUDDEN INFANT UNEXPLAINED DEATH SYNDROME State rules require that all students participate in 2-hour Trauma Scorecard Methodology, 4-hour HIV/AIDS instruction, and Sudden Infant Unexplained Death Syndrome. These classes are taught in Paramedic Processes theory. Any student missing these classes must make them up before being certified for graduation.

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PROPERTY USE: As a proud department of Northwest Florida State College, we are fortunate to have modern,accommodating facilities. As professionals, we will respect the property of the College. And as members of a team, we share in the responsibility to maintain a safe and clean learning environment. Classrooms and labs will be kept in a neat and orderly fashion. The classroom and lab should be cleaned, equipment put back in place, tables and chairs returned to original locations, etc. at the end of each day. This is a portion of daily grading. If you use it, put it back If you break it, let an instructor know If you make a mess, clean it up. Any damage to equipment that involves a student must be reported to the Program Manager within 24-hours from when the indicent occurs, or is noticed. Students who willfully drop, break, or destroy any college, hospital, or ambulance equipment may be financially responsible for replacement.

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COLLEGE E-MAIL

Students are to keep and maintain their Northwest Florida State College assigned email address throughout their duration as an EMS student. All correspondence for the EMS program will be provided through the official college email system. Students are expected to check their College email at least every 48 hours. Students will also be contacted through their College email after graduation for up to one year. After successful completion of the Paramedic program, please ensure that you complete the CoAEMSP survey.

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FAILURES / WITHDRAWALS

If any portion of a given course was not completed successfully, the student must successfully repeat that entire course prior to progressing in the program. If a student fails to complete any phase of the program successfully NWFSC EMS medical director will determine appropriate reentry into next paramedic cohort. Proficiency must be demonstrated for all skills covered during the previous semester attended. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis at the Medical Director’s Discretion. Only two attempts at any given course are permitted. The student may not re-enter the program, if they have been removed due to Disciplinary Procedure / Code of Conduct violations. Per FS401.2701 (1) (a) 4 a: The medical director shall have the duty and responsibility of certifying that graduates have successfully completed all phases of the education program and are proficient in basic or advanced life support techniques, as applicable.

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GRADUATION / LETTER OF COMPLETION

Per State requirements 64J-1.201 (1)(d): “Course directors shall submit a roster of students eligible to take the state certification examination to the Department of Health within 14 days after course completion, but not before course completion. This roster shall be signed by the program director.” Furthermore, the program is to issue the students their letter of completion no later than 14 days from the date of program completion (as loaded in the Raidernet system). If the ceremonial graduation occurs prior to this deadline, blank certificates will be handed out. It is the student’s responsibility to acquire the official letter from the Program Director, either directly or by submitting a self-addressed envelope.

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AFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION

The affective professional behavior evaluation is an important part of the EMS students’ overall performance in the EMS Program, as well as a requirement for CoAEMSP accreditation. The Professional Behavior Evaluation includes 5 levels of achievement:

1.Inadequate 2.Marginal 3.Normal 4.Superior 5.Outstanding

There are 13 categories which include appearance, attendance, physical fitness, relationship with people, learning ability, teamwork, knowledge, attitude, initiative, care of equipment and supplies, use of supplies and equipment, quality of work, and accepts responsibility. If the Primary Instructor identifies a weakness during the semester, an evaluation will be done at that time and a remediation plan will be initiated. Up to 10% may be awarded toward the student’s final grade for their Affective Professional Behavior Evaluation. Scores are posted in the class grade book on D2L and a hard copy of the evaluation is placed in the student file after the document has been reviewed with the student. Affective evaluations will be completed after each semester of the Paramedic program. A final Summative Affective evaluation will be completed after PM-III for the entirety of the program. There are opportunities for students to complete a write-in response to evaluations.

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NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM

EMT FUNCTIONAL POSITION DESCRIPTION (TECHNICAL STANDARDS)

Without compromising patient care, the EMT/Paramedic must be able to show ability to: 1. Communicate verbally by telephone and radio equipment 2. Lift, carry and balance up to 125-pounds (250-pounds with assistance) 3. Interpret written, oral and diagnostic form instructions 4. Use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations 5. Work effectively in an environment with loud noises and flashing lights 6. Function efficiently throughout an entire work shift 7. Calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print, both under life-

threatening time constraints 8. Read and understand English language manuals and road maps 9. Accurately comprehend street signs and address numbers 10. Interview patient, family members and bystanders 11. Document (in writing) all relevant information in prescribed format, considering

the legal ramification of such 12. Converse in English with coworkers and hospital staff concerning the patient's

health status 13. Perform all tasks, with good manual dexterity, related to highest quality patient

care 14. Bend, stoop and crawl on uneven terrain 15. Withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold and

moisture 16. Work in low light, confined spaces and other dangerous environments.

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EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum Module and Unit Objective Summary

1 At the completion of this module, the paramedic student will understand the roles

and responsibilities of a Paramedic within an EMS system, apply the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology and pharmacology to assessment and management of emergency patients, be able to properly administer medications and communicate effectively with patients. 1-1 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will understand his or

her roles and responsibilities within an EMS system and how these roles and responsibilities differ from other levels of providers.

1-2 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will understand and value the importance of personal wellness in EMS and serve as a healthy role model for peers.

1-3 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the implementation of primary injury prevention activities as an effective way to reduce death, disabilities and health care costs.

1-4 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will understand the legal issues that impact decisions made in the out-of-hospital environment.

1-5 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will understand the role that ethics plays in decision making in the out-of-hospital environment.

1-6 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to apply the general concepts of pathophysiology for the assessment and management of emergency patients.

1-7 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles of pharmacology and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a pharmacologic management plan.

1-8 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to safely and precisely access the venous circulation and administer medications.

1-9 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the principles of therapeutic communication to effectively communicate with any patient while providing care.

1-10 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the physiological, psychological and sociological changes throughout human development with assessment and communication strategies for patients of all ages.

2 At the completion of this module, the paramedic student will be able to establish

and/or maintain a patent airway, oxygenate and ventilate a patient.

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establish and/ or maintain a patent airway, oxygenate and ventilate a patient.

3 At the completion of this module, the paramedic student will be able to take a

proper history and perform a comprehensive physical exam on any patient and communicate the findings to others. 3-1 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to use the

appropriate techniques to obtain a medical history from a patient. 3-2 At the completion end of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to

explain the pathophysiological significance of physical exam findings. 3-3 At the end of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the

principles of history taking and techniques of physical exam to perform a patient assessment.

3-4 At the end of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to apply a process of clinical decision making to use the assessment findings to help form a field impression.

3-5 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to follow an accepted format for dissemination of patient information in verbal form, either in person or over the radio.

3-6 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to effectively document the essential elements of patient assessment, care and transport.

4 At the completion of this module, the paramedic student will be able to integrate

pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. 4-1 At the completion of this unit, the Paramedic student will be able to

integrate the principles of kinematics to enhance the patient assessment and predict the likelihood of injuries based on the patient’s mechanism of injury.

4-2 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with shock or hemorrhage.

4-3 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with soft tissue trauma.

4-4 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the management plan for the patient with a burn injury.

4-5 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to

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4-6 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with a suspected spinal injury.

4-7 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for a patient with a thoracic injury.

4-8 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with suspected abdominal trauma.

4-9 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with a musculoskeletal injury.

5 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate

pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the medical patient. 5-1 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to

integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with respiratory problems.

5-2 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with cardiovascular disease.

5-3 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with a neurological problem.

5-4 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with an endocrine problem.

5-5 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with an allergic or anaphylactic reaction.

5-6 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to

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5-7 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with a renal or urologic problem.

5-8 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with a toxic exposure.

5-9 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles of the hematopoietic system to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan.

5-10 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with an environmentally induced or exacerbated medical or traumatic condition.

5-11 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a management plan for the patient with infectious and communicable diseases.

5-12 At the end of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to describe and demonstrate safe, empathetic competence in caring for patients with behavioral emergencies.

5-13 At the end of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to use gynecological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the management plan for the patient experiencing a gynecological emergency.

5-14 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to apply an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system to the assessment and management of a patient experiencing normal or abnormal labor.


pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for neonatal, pediatric and geriatric patients, diverse patients and chronically ill patients. 6-1 At the completion of this lesson, the paramedic student will be able to

integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the neonatal patient.

6-2 At the completion of this lesson, the paramedic student will be able to

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6-3 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate and implement a treatment plan for the geriatric patient.

6-4 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and treatment plan for the patient who has sustained abuse or assault.

6-5 At the completion of this unit the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological and psychosocial principles to adapt the assessment and treatment plan for diverse patients and those who face physical, mental, social and financial challenges.

6-6 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the acute deterioration of a chronic care patient.


pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for patients with common complaints. 7-1 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to

integrate the principles of assessment based management to perform an appropriate assessment and implement the management plan for patients with common complaints.

8 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to safely

manage the scene of an emergency. 8-1 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic will understand standards

and guidelines that help ensure safe and effective ground and air medical transport.

8-2 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the principles of general incident management and multiple casualty incident (MCI) management techniques in order to function effectively at major incidents.

8-3 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the principles of rescue awareness and operations to safely rescue a patient from water, hazardous atmospheres, trenches, highways and hazardous terrain.

8-4 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to evaluate hazardous materials emergencies, call for appropriate resources and work in the cold zone.

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COLLEGE POLICIES:

College policies concerning admissions, grading, professionalism, disciplinary penalties and probation, hearings and appeals, withdrawal and reentry can be found in the NWF Catalog and Handbook.

Statement Regarding Accommodations for Students with Disabilities If you have disabilities for which accommodations may be appropriate to assist you in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Support Services on the Niceville Campus, or call 729-6079.

Statement Regarding Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Academic Integrity Students are responsible for adherence to all college policies and procedures, including those related to academic freedom, cheating, classroom conduct, computer/network/e-mail use and other items included in the Northwest Florida State College Catalog and Student Handbook. Students should be familiar with the rights and responsibilities detailed in the current Northwest Florida State College Catalog and Student Handbook. Plagiarism, cheating, or any other form of academic dishonesty is a serious breach of student responsibilities and may trigger consequences which range from a failing grade to formal disciplinary action. Students Must Watch Videos This course employs lecture capture software to provide you with videos of your instructor’s lectures/PowerPoints/notes/demonstrations, etc., and you are required to watch these. These videos can be viewed with a standard Internet connection. If your home Internet connection is not adequate, please remember that any NWFSC open lab is available to you. You need only take your own headphones with you..

Cell Phone/Electronic Communication Devices Statement Cell phones, pagers, and other such electronic devices must not distract from learning. Communication by electronic devices, including but not limited to instant messaging, text messaging, and telephone, during class is strictly prohibited unless expressly designated as part of the learning activities. Use of electronic communication devices during examinations or other graded activities may constitute grounds for disciplinary action. Where emergency or employment situations require access to electronic communication services, arrangements may be made in advance with the instructor. In certain circumstances, (e.g., exams,

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44 presentations, etc.), students may be required to temporarily deposit cell phones or other communications devices with the instructor or lab supervisor for the duration of the specific class or activity. Cell phones may not be brought into class during any formalized testing days, i.e. BLS, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, Final Skills, and Final Exams. Statement Regarding Emergency College Closure In the event of unusual or extraordinary circumstances, the schedule, requirements, and procedures in this course are subject to change. If the college closes for inclement weather or other emergency, any exams, presentations, or assignments previously scheduled during the closure period will automatically be rescheduled for the first regular class meeting held once the college re-opens. If changes to graded activities are required, students will not be penalized as a result of the adjustments, but will be responsible for meeting revised deadlines and course requirements.

If weather or other situations necessitate cancellation of classes, students will be notified via the college website and through the NWFSC Alert System preference they have chosen through RaiderNet. Children Attending Classes (The full “Children on Campus” Policy Statement appears in the College Catalog.)

As a courtesy to other students and the learning process, students may not bring children with them to class sessions. Health and safety concerns prohibit children from accompanying adult students in any lab, shop, office, or classroom or other college facility where potential hazards exist. If a child-related emergency means you must miss class, contact the instructor as soon as possible to determine your options.

COUNSELING and GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES: Students who violate course, program or college policies will be counseled by the Program Director or his/her designee. A counseling form that includes the problem, corrective action and student's comments, will be completed and signed by the Program Manager and the student. A copy will be given to the student and the original will be placed in the student's personal file. The method of filing a formal grievance procedure may be found in the College Catalog. TOBACCO PRODUCT USE: Use of any tobacco product (cigarettes, cigars or smokeless) is prohibited in the classroom and at any clinical or field site. Use of tobacco products is only allowed in designated areas. Use of any tobacco product while in the clinical environment is not

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All students completing the Northwest Florida State College Paramedic Program must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Attendance to all didactic and laboratory classes including clinical site and EMS

field training with absences within the Program guidelines. 2. Maintenance of the Health Care Provider CPR requirement. 3. Completion of the 4-hour HIV education requirement and maintenance of the 2-

hour HIV education refresher course. 4. Completion of the 2-hour Trauma Scorecard Methodology education requirement 5. Completion of the Sudden Infant Unexplained Death Syndrome 6. Completion of the 1-hour Florida EMS Rules (Chapter 401, FS and Chapter 64J-

2, FAC) education requirement. 7. Completion of the Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC). 8. Completion of EMS2342 Advanced Extrication extrication course. 9. Completion of EMS2552 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course. 10. Completion of EMS2553 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course. 11. Completion of EMS2555 International Trauma Life Support (ITLS/BTLS) course. 12. Completion of Paramedic Processes I, II and III. 13. Completion of Paramedic Lab I and II. 14. Completion of Paramedic Internship. 15. Completion of Twelve-Lead EKG internship . 16. Completion of Issues in Disaster Response . 17. Completion of Advanced Clinical Course. 18. Completion of Human Structure and Function. 19. Completion of Defensive Tactics. 20. Completion of Medical Terminology. 21. A minimum of 75% grade average on the course examinations. 22. A minimum of 75% grade on the comprehensive program final examination. 23. A minimum of 80% grade on all Drug Calculation final exams 24. A minimum of 80% grade average on all skills performance exam. 25. Minimum scores as necessary to successfully pass the National Registry of

Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic Psychomotor Examination administered for end-of-course practical examination.

26. Complete and proper documentation of all clinical requirments prior to established deadlines. 27. Compliance with all College and Program rules and regulations. 28. Completion of the group project and presentation. 29. All requirements are reviewed by the Program Medical Director prior to a

course completion certificate being issued.

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FISDAP and CLINICAL PAPERWORK:

FISDAP: • All students have 72 hours from the end of their clinical to complete entries in

FISDAP before the application closes for that clinical date/time. Any incomplete entries are subject to loss of points on the clinical grade and/or loss of clinical hours that must be made up before the end of the semester.

Clinical Paperwork:

• All paperwork from clinical sites must be turned in to the Clinical Paperwork dropbox located in Room 180 (EMS classroom) on the first class date after the 72 hour window has closed for FISDAP entries.

o Ex: Your class days are Monday and Wednesday. You attend a clinical on Tuesday from 0800 - 2000. FISDAP will close on Friday at 2000. You must turn in your Clinical Paperwork at your first returning class day after FISDAP closes, which is Monday.

• Any clinical paperwork that is not turned in by the due date, is subject to being refused. This would require you to reschedule your clinical for credit. No partial credit will be given for incomplete FISDAP entries or Clinical Paperwork.

There should never be more than seven (7) days lapse between attending a clinical and completing FISDAP and turning in all clinical paperwork. The Clinical Coordinator makes the final determination for all late entries and make up clinicals.

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WRITTEN PAPERS Paramedic students will be required to write 1 (one) research paper each semester (PM-I, PM-II, PM-III). The rubric for each written paper will be provided by the Lead Instructor during the semester. Adequate time for proper research and writing will be given, prior to the due date. All written papers must use APA (American Psychological Association) format for appropriate formatting. Written papers are included as a portion of the Homework percentage of overall grading. Ex: http://www.apastyle.org/ Paramedic students will be expected to give an oral report about their written paper, after the due date of the paper, but before the end of the semester. Topics for writing the research paper will be provided by the Lead Instructor in the beginning of the semester. Only one student may write about any one topic. Due dates for the research paper and oral report will be assigned by the Lead Instructor. Oral reports are included as a portion of the Homework percentage of overall grading.

The EMS Program faculty belive that written papers are an expression of an individual. It is expected that all written work will reflect clear, correct and responsible use of language and grammar. All written assignments must be prepared according to the guidelines in the course rubric. Plagiarism is the copying from the work of another, word for word or in substance, and offering the copy as one’s own work for credit. This includes the use of borrowed papers. Written work must be the students own work, unless proper credit is given to the original author.

Research papers must be turned in on D2L, utilizing the dropbox. Each paper will be evaluated by Turn-it-in for plagiarism and reported in a percentage (%). At no time should a students written work exceed 20% plagiarism.

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DOSAGE CALCULATION EXAMs Dosage calculation exams are given at the end of every semester. Students must pass the dosage calculation exam with a minimum score of 80%. There will be 2 attempts to pass the Dosage Calculation exam, the dates of exams will be placed on the student schedule. Failure to pass the Dosage Calculation exam by the 2nd attempt will result in a mandatory meeting with the EMS Manager to discuss the students continuation of the Paramedic Program.

• At a minimum, the student will be placed on Academic Probation with an education plan designed to expand the student’s knowledge of medication dosage calcuations.

• Any education plan assigned to students must be completed by the deadline on the education plan, to be eligible for successful completion of the Paramedic Program.

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NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE EMS Programs

100 COLLEGE BOULEVARD NICEVILLE, FL 32578-1295

(850) 729-4924 STUDENT NAME: _______________________________________________

PROGRAM: Paramedic SEMESTER: FALL 2017 I have been provided an electronic copy (D2L) of the student policies listed below for the Paramedic Program as well as verbal review of the handbook was given in my presence.

• Attendance for Classroom _______ • Attendance for Laboratory _______ • Conduct _______ • Dress code _______ • Employment during training program _______ • Grading criteria for the Paramedic Psychomotor skills examination _______ • Mandatory Classes: 2-hour Trauma Scorecard Methodology and 4-Hour

HIV/AIDS, SIUDS _______ • Property Use _______ • College E-Mail requirement _______ • Failures / Withdrawals _______ • Graduation / Letter of Completion _______ • Affective Professional Behavior Evaluation _______ • EMT Functional Position Description _______ • National Standard Cirriculum _______ • College Policies _______ • Requirements for course completion _______ • FISDAP and Clinical Paperwork _______ • Written Papers _______ • Dosage Calculation exams _______

My signature indicates that this material has been explained to my satisfaction. I further agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the syllabus and the Northwest Florida State College Handbook. I understand that failure to do so will result in disciplinary action that could result in my expulsion from the course. Print: __________________________________

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