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Sep 07, 2024
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2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived
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EMS 119 - Emergency Medical Services Operations Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 2
Description: This course is a multi-faceted approach to theory of EMS operations. Topics include expanded provider roles, EMS systems overview, medical/legal aspects, theory of ambulance operations, mass casualty incident management, rescue awareness, crime scenes, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction.
Prerequisite(s): Take EMS 106 with a minimum grade of C or hold NR EMT Certification and SC EMT Certification. Course Topics:
- Principles of safely operating a ground ambulance
- Incident management
- Multiple casualty incidents
- Air medical
- Vehicle extrication
- Hazardous materials awareness
- Mass casualty incidents due to terrorism and disaster
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website Required Materials: None Grading System: An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59 Student Learning Outcomes:
- Construct a working plan to establish and work within the incident management system.
- Use triage principles to categorize acutely traumatized patients with varying injuries and of varying acuity levels.
- Describe safe utilization of air medical resources.
- Discuss principles of safe vehicle extrication that includes the need for, and use of simple hand tools.
- Describe risks and responsibilities of operating in a cold zone at a hazardous material or other special incident.
- Describe risks and responsibilities of operating in an emergency or on the scene of a natural or man-made disaster.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
![SCC Logo](/mime/media/18/418/SCC-logo-footer.jpg) Official Course Syllabus 2023-2024
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