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Nassau County Emergency Medical Services Academy

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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences

Certified First Responder

Length:

Version 1: 51 hours. Version 2: 66 hours.

Dates:

Version 1: April 1995 - March 2016. Version 2: April 2016 - December 2020.

Objectives:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe basic human anatomy and physiology; explain the rationale and describe fundamentals of pre-hospital care and treatment of the sick and injured; perform a primary and secondary patient survey by evaluating and treating a patient suffering from trauma or a medical emergency; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automatic external cardiac defibrillation, and clear an obstructed airway; recognize the signs, symptoms and treatment of shock and external hemorrhage; perform immobilization techniques; prepare a mother for cephalic delivery; provide care to a newborn; demonstrate basic disentanglement of a patient, packaging and preparation for removal from the scene of an emergency; file a standardized NYS Patient Care Report; describe the roles and responsibilities of the first responder in performing both emergency and operational aspects of the job; and demonstrate proper use and care of emergency equipment.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: This course is designed to provide the basic education needed by first responders to provide patient care in the pre-hospital setting. The course covers all techniques of emergency medical care currently considered within the responsibilities of the first responder, including defibrillation, as well as the operational aspects of the job that the student will be expected to perform. Demonstration and skill practice are integrated into the didactic instruction. The curriculum consists of two divisions: basic life support and trauma/medical orientation; and three skills areas: patient assessment, airway and oxygen, bleeding control and fracture management. Additionally, the following areas are covered: CPR re-certification, overview of the pediatric patient, care of newborn, neonate resuscitation, rapid takedown, rapid extrication, and helmet removal. Graduates of the course are entitled to sit for the NYS Certification Examination for First Responder.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Health Science, Allied Health Sciences, Emergency Medical Care, or Nursing (11/96) (10/01 revalidation) (11/06 revalidation) (4/14 administrative review). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/association degree category, 3 semester hours in Health Science, Allied Health Sciences, Emergency Management, or Emergency Medical Care (4/16 revalidation).

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Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care

Length:

Version 1: 300 hours (28 weeks); includes 124 hours of clinical and ambulance rotations. Version 2: 348 hours; includes 132 hours of clinical and ambulance rotations.

Dates:

Version 1: August 1994 - March 2016. Version 2: April 2016 - December 2020.

Objectives:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: appropriately assess and correctly treat single or multiple systems trauma patients in any given situation; appropriately assess and correctly treat patients suffering from a medical emergency including conditions involving the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, muscular system, skeletal system, integumentary system, endocrine system, digestive system, genitourinary systems, and reproductive system; discuss the principles used in treating medical emergencies involving pediatrics, obstetrics, neonates, shock, behavioral disorders, toxicology, alcoholism and drug abuse, geriatrics, anaphylaxis, and infectious diseases; perform the following skills at the appropriate time in the correct situation: airway control and ventilation, endotracheal intubation; intravenous cannulation, administration of medications by intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous route, defibrillation, EKG interpretation, application of pneumatic anti-shock garment (PASG), fixation and traction splinting, bandaging, spinal immobilization and use of other devices appropriate to the care of the sick and injured; demonstrate disentanglement of a patient, packaging and removal from the scene, radio communications with medical control and use of report writing skills; discuss and demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of the EMT-CC in performing both the emergency and operational aspects of the job.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: This program is designed to provide the advanced education needed by EMT-CC's to administer patient care in the pre-hospital setting. This program covers all techniques of advanced emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the EMT-CC as well as all operational aspects of the job which the student will be expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries, and application of proper procedures of advanced emergency care. Demonstration, practice, clinical, and field experiences are carefully integrated with the didactic portion. Graduates of the course are entitled to sit for the NYS EMT-CC Certification Examination.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 10 semester hours (7 lecture, 3 laboratory) in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care (11/96) (10/01 revalidation) (11/06 revalidation) (4/14 administrative review). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 10 semester hours (7 lecture, 3 laboratory) in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Emergency Management, or Emergency Medical Care (4/16 revalidation).

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Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care Refresher Course

Length:

Version 1: 72 hours (24 weeks). Version 2: 93 hours.

Dates:

Version 1: March 1994 - March 2016. Version 2: April 2016 - December 2020.

Objectives:

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: This course reviews the content of the EMT-CC course, updates any changes in medical techniques and practices, and covers current trends and issues. This course covers all techniques of the advanced emergency medical care currently considered within the responsibilities of the EMT-CC as well as all operational aspects of the job that the student will be expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of the symptoms of illness and injuries, and application of proper procedures of advanced emergency care. Demonstration and practice are carefully integrated with the didactic portion. Graduates of the course are entitled to sit for the NYS EMT-CC Examination to re-certify as EMT-CCs. Prerequisite: NYS certification as EMT-CC.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours (2 lecture, 1 laboratory) in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care (11/96) (10/01 revalidation) (11/06 revalidation) (4/14 administrative review). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours (2 lecture, 1 laboratory) in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Care, or Nursing (4/16 revalidation). NOTE: The credit recommended for this course is not considered duplicative of the credit recommended for Emergency Medical Technician - Critical Care. If both courses are taken at Nassau County EMS Academy, a total of 13 semester hours (9 lecture, 4 laboratory) are recommended. Also, credit should only be awarded once for completion of this refresher course; subsequent completion of this course should not be awarded credit.

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