The grade for this course is determined by a combination of major written examinations, homework, and quizzes.

Grading Scale:  91-100%  =A  83-90%   = B  75-82%   = C  67-81%   = D Below 67 = F

Grading Policy:

Grading:

The grades are weighted as follows:

Pretest                                                               =         10%

Post-test                                                           =          65%

Scenario                                                          =          25%    

Successful Completion of the class:

EMSP 1149 is a 1 credit course at ACC and follows grading policies associated with health sciences. The student must obtain a minimum of a “C” to receive credit for the class.

Exams:

Both the pre-test and post-test contain 50 M/C questions. In order to receive a PHTLS certification from National Association of EMT’s, a score of 76% or higher must be obtained on the post-test. One retest will be allowed on the post-test if the students does not score a 75% or higher.

Scenario:

The criteria for passing the scenario will be distributed at the beginning of class. You are allowed unlimited retests for the scenario. A passing performance on the first scenario will translate to a 100% for that portion of the grade. Each additional attempt at passing will reduce the score by 15 points. If we are unable to finish necessary retests on the scenario during the designated class days for PHTLS, additional retests will be scheduled with the lead instructor.

READINGS

Required Textbook:

PHTLS 7^th edition Publisher: Mosby

Review all chapters to complete Pretest prior to class.

There are few copies on hold for review in the EVC library.

COURSE SUBJECTS

This course is designed to prepare the EMS provider with an organized approach to the trauma patient providing the latest methods supplied by the National Association of EMTs in cooperation with The American College of Surgeons.  This course is designed to provide the provider with the knowledge to obtain best possible outcome in a traumatic emergency.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Common Course Objectives/Outcomes.  Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. integrate a complex depth and comprehensive breadth of knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of all human systems.
2. Integrates comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology of major human systems.
3. Integrates knowledge of pharmacology to formulate a treatment plan intended to mitigate emergiencies and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. Integrates knowledge of anatomy , physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation and respiration for  all patients.
5. Integrates scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology to form a field impression, differential diagnosis and  formulate a treatment plan.
6. Integrates assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression to implement a treatement/dispostion plan for an acutely injured patient.
7. Integrates comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest states.
8. Integrates assessment findings with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment/disposition plan for patients with special needs.

Safely and effectively perform all psychomotor skills within the scope of the Paramedic practice.