Emergency Medical Technician 1 & 2

Pathway: Health Science, Criminal Justice, & Public Safety Pathway
Grade: 12
Credit: 2

• 1 Credit Science-Pathophysiology
• 1 Credit Fine Practical Arts/Elective

Instructor: Tom Lombardo

The Medical Sciences II EMT program is designed for the mature, responsible student wishing to investigate health-related careers. Students interested in registering for this program should have a serious interest and long-term goal of employment in the medical field. A strong commitment to the program is necessary to be successful in this class. This program emphasizes character building, strength, honesty, integrity, excellence, leadership, dedication, and service. Course topics include medical terminology, pathophysiology, career exploration, safety practices, ethics, and human relations. All are delivered through classroom, laboratory, and simulated clinical situations.

The Medical Sciences II EMT program will provide the foundation for professional opportunities in the medical field, e.g., nursing, athletic trainer, physician, dental, medical records, pharmacy, and emergency medical services. Medical Sciences II EMT provides students with general workplace skills and specific health industry knowledge that can assist them in attaining employment in a variety of entry-level positions within the health care setting, or continue their education at the post-secondary level. This course is exciting, yet not for everyone. It is centered on those students who choose to excel in the field of medically assisting others in the emergency setting.

Students are encouraged to participate in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and in fundraising activities for conferences and competitions.

Some class instruction will include rather graphic exercises which include animal organs and their accompanying fluids. 

Counseling notes:

1. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Medical Sciences I, CP/AP Anatomy & Physiology, or other CP or AP science courses in the 11th grade year
2. Excellent attendance
3. Course fee: $50.00
4. We want every student to be prepared for success! If your family needs support obtaining any of the required supplies, financial assistance is available. Please reach out to your Washington Square counselor. We are here to help.

Students in this program will learn the following skills:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the EMT
• Demonstrate an understanding of the medical-legal aspects
• Determine and record vital signs of a sick or injured person
• Use medical identification devices
• Conduct a primary assessment of problems that are a threat to life if not corrected immediately
• Demonstrate Healthcare Professional BLS (Basic Life Support) procedures
• Recognize and control bleeding
• Recognize and control shock
• Identify and use mechanical aids to breathing
• Provide a secondary assessment of the patient
• Identify musculoskeletal injuries and treat them accordingly and effectively
• Identify the potential for a spinal injury
• Provide emergency evacuation and transfer of a sick and/or injured patient
• Identify and care for patients who need specialized care
• Provide triage to victims of mass casualty incidents
• Recognize life-threatening situations
• Recognize entrapment situations
• Assist with emergency childbirth
• Identify critical incident stressors and techniques to effectively deal with them
• Communicate patient information to appropriate authorities
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and non-verbally, with patients of all ages

Possible Career Opportunities for Students Enrolled in Emergency Medical Technician Pathway:

• EMT   

• Firefighter   

• ER Physician   

• Psychologist   

• Registered Nurse   

• Paramedic

Required supplies for Emergency Medical Technician:

Required supplies - student-provided

• Pants: Navy blue cotton slacks or EMS/tactical pants. (Can be purchased at Amazon, Walmart, or Army Surplus).
• Uniform Shirt: Minimum of (1) short-sleeve assigned shirt. (Mandatory to purchase directly through Washington Square).
• Footwear: Closed-toe black shoes or boots.
• Belt: Dark-colored belt (required for all classroom and off-site/clinical locations).

Required supplies - school-provided

• (None listed)

Optional supplies - student-provided

• Wristwatch with a second hand
• Stethoscope

Academic & study supplies - student-provided

• Small notepad
• Pen