Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) Track Program Core:
Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMTB) |
Minimum
135 hour course including cognitive and psycho-motor skills training in
accordance with the U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National
Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technicians Basic.
Curriculum covers, but is not limited to, the well-being of the EMTB, vital
signs, lifting and moving patients, airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
patient assess-ment, general pharmacology, EMTB administered medications,
IV monitoring, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, automated
defibrillation, altered mental status, allergic reactions, poisoning/overdose,
diabetes, environ-mental emergencies, behavioral emergencies, prehospital
childbirth, bleeding & shock, soft tissue injuries, musculo-skeletal
injuries, head/neck/spine injuries, pediatric emergencies and ambulance
operations.
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completion results in Maryland certification by the Maryland Institute for
Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)
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- Course
is approved by American Council of Education (CREDIT) for up to 6 semester
hours at colleges and universities nationwide as a 100 level class.
- Maryland
EMTB certification is transferable to as many or more states than the
national Registry EMTB certification.
- Certification
period is for three (3) years, renewable by participating in a MIEMSS
approved 24-hour minimum recertification program.
- For those
interested in pursuing a career in medicine, taking medical careers
course you junior year and EMS your senior year is an excellent preparation
for a medical or EMS career.
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Internationl Trauma
Life Support (ITLS)
A 24-hour
highly skills-based program for the advanced EMTB focused on the treatment
of the severely injured adult trauma patient.
Pediatric
International Trauma Life Support
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10-hour
skills-based program for the advanced EMTB focusing on the treatment of
the injured pediatric patient.
Originally developed by the Alabama chapter of the American College
of Emergency Physicians, it is now an internationally recognized organization:
International Trauma Life Support. It is endorsed by the American
College of Emergency Physicians and the National Association of EMS
Physicians. Successful completion results in a two (2) year national
certification in each program as a ITLS provider.
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HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS OPERATIONS
A 24-hour
training program to equip the emergency responder to remain safe during
incidents involving hazardous materials. Subject matter includes the
use of protective equipment and use of the DOT Hazardous Materials
Handbook. This is an operational course allowing the student to begin
mitigation of a hazmat incident, but does not qualitfy the student
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When
Seizures are Medical Emergencies
Three (3) hour program
developed by the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota for the pre-hospital
management of status epilepticus. Successful
completion results in a certificate from the University of Minnesota Emergency
Medicine Program.
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Missing Protocol - Writing the Legally Defensible Run Sheet |
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Nationally
acclaimed program developed and presented by Denise Graham, RN, BSN, CLNC
of MidAtlantic Medical Legal Consultants, and author of the book by the
same name.
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Designed
to enable the EMS provider to write a clear narrative and complete run report
on each call to maximize medical information and avoid legal confrontation.
A certificate is awarded by the Training Academy for successful completion
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Children
with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
An
8-hour program developed by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical
Services Systems (MIEMSS) Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)
under a federal grant to familiarize prehospital care providers with emergency
situations involving technology-dependent children.
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certificate is awarded by the Training Academy for successful completion. |
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Incidents
Two day program of
familiarization with the Metro system, orientation to safety concerns,
tunnel and station layout, car construction, gaining access to MetroRail
cars, and evacuation procedures.
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Multiple
Casualty Incidents Several
days of training involving MCIs, including the Incident
Command System (ICS), Triage, and Critical Incident Stress
Management (CISM).
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| Tours,
Field Trips & Opportunities for Experience |
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An
afternoon tour of Children's Hospital
National Medical Center in Washington. Includes tours of the Emergency
Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care
Unit (PICU) and general hospital areas. |
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Tour of the
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
in Baltimore, the world's only hospital solely devoted to trauma care. Also,
a tour of SYSCOM, the statewide EMS communications system. |
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Two visits
to hospitals in the Johns Hopkins system:
Afternoon tour (same day as Trauma Center tour)
of Johns Hopkins Bayview Regional Trauma Center and the Baltimore
Regional Burn Center at Bayview.
Also, a full-day trip to Johns
Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for a tour of this world renowned hospital.
Tours of the trauma admitting areas, NICU and PICU will be included.
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Tour of the
USNS Comfort, T-AH 20, one of
two hospital ships of the U. S. Navy. It is the seventh largest hospital
in the USA, and is docked in Baltimore harbor at Dundalk. She has seen duty
in the Gulf War & Iraq, but her capabilities were put most to the test
in a humanitarian effort in the treatment of the resued Hatian 'boat people'
in the 90's. Her sister ship, the Mercy, is docked in San Diego. |
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As part of
orientation to medevac helicopter operations, the class will tour the Maryland
State Police Aviation Trooper 8 facility in Norwood (Sorry, no flight
time). If time permits, a trip may also be scheduled to visit the U.S.Park
Police "Eagles' Nest". |
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The opportunity
to provide emergency medical care to the
citizens of Montgomery County by becoming a member of a Montgomery County
Volunteer Fire Department or Rescue Squad. |
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Opportunity
for high GPA, highly motivated students to serve an 8-hour internship as
an observer at the R Adams Cowley Trauma Center in Baltimore. |
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Academic
Requirements
Unlike other high school and career/technology courses, a student who fails
any of the 8 modular examinations during the first semester, or the Maryland
Certification Examination will be dropped from class. These students are
being educated and trained to provide emergency healthcare to citizens of
Montgomery County. EMT is a prerequisite for all programs in the second
semester.
First Semester |
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Emergency
Medical Technician Basic - Science: (3993) 0.5 Science Credit
Based on written examination scores
Emergency
Medical Technician Basic: (5453) 0.5 Credit
Written & Practical Examination Scores
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Internship
A: (5458): 0.5 Credit
Written and practical examination scores, completion of Intern Packet,
Station Days, participation in Counselor Days.
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Semester |
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Emergency
Medical Technician Basic - Science (3994) 0.5 Science Credit
Based on written examination scores
Emergency
Medical Technician Basic Internship B (5459) 1.0 Credit
Written and practical examination scores, participation on Field Trips,
Station Days, and Counselor Days. |
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Seniors
