ETT / ASHI EMR Course Highlights:
50 hours of lectures and hands-on training
Certification Obtained at Course Completion:
-ASHI Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Card
-Emergency Trauma Technician Certification, State of AK.
-ASHI Emergency Medical Responder (NREMT Approved)
Teaching-learning methods in this course may include but are not limited to, assigned readings, presentations, discussion, critical thinking exercises, labs, and class activities. Evaluation procedures include quizzes, written examinations, and assignments.
Course Textbook:
- SEREMS ETT Text book
- Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene (11th Edition)
The following topics are covered in the EMR program:
- Introduction to EMS SystemsLegal and Ethical Principles of Emergency Care
- Wellness and Safety of the Emergency Medical Responder
- Introduction to Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, and Life Development
- Introduction to Pathophysiology
- Principles of Lifting, Moving, and Positioning of Patients
- Principles of Effective Communications
- Principles of Effective Documentation
- Principles of Airway Management and Ventilation
- Principles of Oxygen Therapy*
- Principles of Resuscitation
- Respiratory Emergencies
- Caring for Common Medical Emergencies
- Caring for Environmental
- Emergencies
- Caring for Soft-tissue Injuries and Bleeding
- Recognition and Care of ShockCaring for Muscle and Bone Injuries
- Caring for Head and Spine Injuries
- Caring for Chest and Abdominal Emergencies
- Care During Pregnancy and Childbirth*
- Caring for Infants and Children
- Special Considerations for the Geriatric Patient
- Introduction to EMS Operations and Hazardous Response
- *Introduction to Multiple-Casualty Incidents, the Incident Command System, and Triage*
Course Completion Requirements:
Successful completion of this course requires adherence to course policies, maintaining a minimum score of 70% on the course final examination, and successfully demonstrating all required skills.
Course Attendance Policy:
Student attendance is required at all scheduled classes, including lab sessions. Students may be dropped from the course for excessive absences of any kind. The Alaska Bureau of EMS mandates that students be present in class 90% of the scheduled class hours.