College of St Benedict – St John’s University

1. College of St Benedict – St John’s University COLG 130 EMT Basic

2. Core EMT Information • Scope of Practice • In Minnesota EMT certification allows a person to work on an ambulance. • Skills include: • CPR and AED • Splinting • Airway Management • Ambulance Operations • Disaster triage • Bleeding control / wound management

3. Core EMT Information • Certification Period • 2 years- ending March 31 • Re-certification • Simple Process to maintain certification • Ask about other states and reciprocity

4. 1600+ Pages!

5. Table of Contents Ch. 1 Introduction to Emergency Medical Care Ch. 2 The Well-Being of the EMT-Basic Ch. 3 Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues Ch. 4 The Human Body Ch. 5 Lifting and Moving Patients Ch. 6 Airway Management Ch. 7 Scene Size-up Ch. 8 The Initial Assessment Ch. 9 Vital Signs and SAMPLE History Ch. 10 Assessment of the Trauma Patient Ch. 11 Assessment of the Medical Patient Ch. 12 Ongoing Assessment Ch. 13 Communications Ch. 14 Documentation Ch. 15 General Pharmacology Ch. 16 Respiratory Emergencies Ch. 17 Cardiac Emergencies Ch. 18 Acute Abdominal Emergencies Ch. 19 Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status Ch. 20 Allergic Reactions Ch. 21 Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies Ch. 22 Environmental Emergencies Ch. 23 Behavioral Emergencies Ch. 24 Obstetrics and Gynecological Emergencies Ch. 25 Putting It All Together for the Medical Patient Ch. 26 Bleeding and Shock Ch. 27 Soft-Tissue Injuries Ch. 28 Musculoskeletal Injuries Ch. 29 Injuries to the Head and Spine Ch. 30 Putting It All Together for the Trauma Patient Ch. 31 Infants and Children Ch. 32 Geriatric Patients Ch. 33 Ambulance Operations Ch. 34 Gaining Access and Rescue Operations Ch. 35 Special Operations Ch. 36 EMS Response to Terrorism Ch. 37 Advanced Airway Management App. A ALS-Assist Skills App. B National Registry Skill Sheets App. C Basic Cardiac Life Support Review Reference Section Course Information

7. Core Information • 4 Credit Class • Meets Monday and Wednesday evenings • Expect Saturday Practice Sessions • Course Fee $470 • This fee includes the text and workbook • Expect other fees! • Practical Exam Fee ($100 cash at exam) • National Registry Exam and Registration Fee $75 • Class Polo $15 estimated • Class size limited to 20-25

8. Core Information • Course cannot be taken for 0 credit • Course Fee cannot be waived • Course cannot be audited

9. Core Information • EMT Certification does not improve your chances of Medical School Admission • Skills learned may aid in Med School experience • EMT experience can be helpful to Physician Assistant programs

10. Core Information • Course Completion vs State/National Certification • You may complete the course and receive credit, and elect to not become certified

11. Certification EXAMS • Classroom Final Written exam • Practical Exam • Provided with the course • Skill stations and scenario driven • Both Required to pass class • National Registry Written Exam • Computer adaptive testing • Not available locally • Nearest locations include Alexandria, Twin Cities, Hutchinson, Willmar

13. Admission to Class • Course size is limited • Primary source of membership for EMT Squad • Complete questionnaire from EMT Website • Meet with Coordinator Oct 24 • Sign Up sheet available at Life Safety Dispatch • Students accepted to the class will be notified via email on Monday October 25th • Wait list will be generated.

14. Admission Criteria • Preference given in this order: (current) Sophomore, First Year Student, Junior, Senior • Equal chances for CSB/SJU Students • Preference given to genuine interest in EMT Squad membership • Preference given to clarity of how this course fits into career plans • Preference given to St John’s Firefighters • Late applications will not be accepted • Falsification or inaccurate information will result in disqualification of the individual

15. What counts against me… • Credit Overload • Difficult academic schedule • Lack of evidence of understanding what your getting yourself into!

16. Study Abroad • Current Students wishing to take the EMT course who are studying abroad can complete an extended questionaire available via email • Request questionaire from Coordinator

17. What if I’m selected… • Register for your other courses • Do nothing  Registration for the EMT course is by instructor permission only. • Professional CPR • Mantoux Test • Hep B Shots

18. What if I’m NOT selected… • Never fear! • Register for your full class load. • Have game plan which course you’d drop if given the chance. • Last 2 years MUCH movement from wait list to class

19. Contacts • Scott Miller • EMT Advisor- smiller@csbsju.edu • Current Squad leadership • Chris VanHove • Ben Besasie • Laruen Worms • Taylor Zallek • Joe McRaith

32. QUESTIONS??