Layne
Hendrickson, EMS Program Coordinator
The mission of Lake
Technical College is to be an integral component of the economic growth and development
in our community by offering a variety of high quality career-training
opportunities.
Lake Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, genetic information, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital status in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, or any other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TECHNICIAN (EMT)
PROGRAM
The EMT Program is a 300-hour program comprised of lectures, labs,
clinical rotation and field internship. Graduates will be eligible to take the
state EMT certification National Registry examination.
|
OCP |
Course
Number |
Course
Title |
Length |
SOC Code |
|
A |
EMS |
Emergency
Medical Technician |
300
hours |
29-2041 |
To apply for
admission into the EMT Program, each
applicant must:
*
Be
at least 18 years of age, unless a dual-enrolled high school senior and 17
years old. A qualified high school student may be eligible if he/she has met
all academic requirements for graduation. Dual-enrolled applicant must be 18
years old prior to beginning of the Emergency Medical Technician course.
*
Have
earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.
*
Current Professional CPR card.
*
Be
of good moral character.
*
Possess
a valid Florida driver’s license. Note: Applicant must be a resident of
Florida for at least one year to pay in-state tuition rate.
*
Meet
the minimum levels of the EMT entrance exam. The TEAS will be administered in
April and May prior to the August EMT program and in October and November prior
to the February EMT program. Applicants will be notified of the results. Only
applicants who meet the required scores will received a program application.
Three retests are allowed within six months. The test is given at Lake
Technical College’s (LTC) main campus in Eustis. Call LTC (352.589.2250) for
information about the testing fee and schedule.
*
Submit
to a fingerprint background check.
*
Submit
to a drug screening. Additional drug screenings may be required during the
program if suspicion warrants. If at
any time the student’s drug test is positive and has not been medically
approved, the student will be withdrawn from the program. NOTE: Students are
responsible for payment of all fees related to drug screening.
*
Have
passed a physical examination by a licensed Florida physician, physician
assistant, or nurse practitioner within six months of the starting date of
the program.
*
Submit
a driver’s license history with the application packet. This must be
an official certified record from a Courthouse. An applicant with
excessive points or license suspended within the last three years will
be disqualified.
*
Complete
LTC’s online school application.
Along with the
completion of the above-listed admission criteria, an applicant must submit a
completed LTC’s EMT Program application for conditional acceptance into the
program.
Final admission to the EMT Program is contingent upon the applicant passing
receiving a clear background check. The background fingerprinting will be done
at program orientation.
Untruthfulness or omissions on the LTC
or program application will be grounds for dismissal if applicant is admitted
to the program.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ACCOMMODATIONS
Federal and state
legislation require the provision of accommodations for students with
disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s IEP/504 plan or
postsecondary student’s accommodations plan to meet individual needs to ensure
equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify,
present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan
with their postsecondary provider.
Students
desiring accommodations or updates to their accommodations are encouraged to
self-identify as early in the program as possible. In order to receive
disability accommodations, students must self-disclose the disability to the
Students with Disabilities Coordinator and provide documentation that clearly
shows evidence of a disability and applicable accommodations. The Students with
Disabilities Coordinator will schedule a meeting with the student and faculty
to discuss the documented disability and applicable accommodations.
Accommodations
received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary
education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students
with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional
methods and materials, assignments, assessments, time demands, schedules,
learning environment, assistive technology, and special communication systems.
Documentation of the accommodation requested and provided is maintained in a
confidential file.
Due
to the high-risk nature of training, personal accident insurance is required.
Hospitalization/accidental medical insurance is optional. For those who don’t
have insurance, a low cost plan is available. See the Admissions Office at Lake
Technical College’s main campus.
FINANCIAL AID
Policies and guidelines for the administration of all financial aid
are established according to federal and state law. Applicants complete an
information form, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and furnish
documentation needed to verify eligibility. More information on the application
process may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.
The Financial Aid Office will assist students, where possible, with access to financial
support offered by federal agencies (U.S. Department of Education – Pell
Grants, Department of Veterans’ Affairs), other state and local agencies and
local organizations (scholarships). For
information on financial services, contact the Financial Aid Office at Lake
Technical College’s main campus 352.589.2250.
TUITION
Tuition is
charged for adult students at a rate established by the State legislature.
Current fee information is available in the Admissions Office. Tuition is
waived for eligible high school dual enrolled students. Tuition is due prior
to the first day of each semester based on the Lake Technical College payment
calendar. Failure to pay all fees due at the time class begins will result in
not being able to attend class and/or clinical, if applicable.
REFUND POLICY
If it becomes
necessary for a student to withdraw from the program, the tuition refund may be
given using the following applicable guidelines (excerpts from the LTC refund
policy guidelines):
·
Withdrawal
through the closing of the fifth day of class per semester, 100% of all tuition
and eligible fees will be refunded.
·
Registration
fees are non-refundable.
·
Payment
plan fees are non-refundable.
·
Uniforms
are not eligible for refunds.
·
Rental
fees are non-refundable.
·
If
student tuition has been paid by a scholarship, the refund due will be returned
to the scholarship fund or the agency that sponsored the student.
The Lake Technical College refund policy
is listed in its entirety in the College’s catalog on its website (www.laketech.org).
ONLINE ACCESS
Technology is
an integral part of our daily lives. From smart phones to electronic tablets,
these devices are becoming items that many cannot function without. In
addition, the Internet is changing the way education is delivered. Lake
Technical College strives to ensure that our students are able to compete in
this technology driven world. With this in mind, it is recommended that
students have an online presence and access to the internet.
It is also
important that students have an email address that they check on a regular
basis. A lot of information may come to you through your email, so it is
important that you check it regularly. If you do not have an email
address, there are numerous services that provide FREE email addresses.
Please make sure your faculty(s) have a current working email address for
you. See your faculty for more information.
SOCIAL
MEDIA
The
advent of social media has created a world-wide communication medium for
persons of all ages. While extremely popular, these websites have also created
their own set of “not-so-popular” problems such as cyber-stalking, identity
theft, cyber-bullying, cyber-cheating (posting of exam, or other course
material), and a host of other nebulous challenges that users may face. Another
reality associated with social media is its far-reaching consequences for those
who share posts that may be seen by others as inappropriate.
Potential
employers, current employers, civic, or educational organizations you may be
associated with, and many others are looking at social media sites for
information that may tell them things about an individual. Students should also
be cautioned on how private their social media content really is – despite the
settings on an account. All social media
sites are potentially vulnerable. A
simple search of how to view pages that are set as “private” for a popular
social media website yielded numerous responses for ways to view the content.
Everything from blogs to online videos offer to explain how to accomplish this
task.
Students in all programs need to be cognizant of the fact that most
professions rely on great moral character. It is recommended that when using
social media, assume that all posts will be seen/read by everyone with access
to the internet.
Smoking
Lake Tech is a tobacco free institution. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including
e-cigarettes, is not permitted at any
Lake Tech location. This includes the parking lots.
FOLLOW UP
Lake Technical
College is proud of its graduates and celebrates the next step graduates take
whether it is employment, military or further education. Prior to completing,
students may visit the Career Success Center for assistance with employability
skills such as resume writing. In addition, faculty may provide students with
employment leads. However, it is up to the individual student to actively
pursue employment opportunities. We like to hear how our graduates are doing
and want to celebrate your successes so be sure to communicate with your faculty
any employment, military, or further education you enter. Students are required
to participate in an Exit Interview prior to their last day in their program.
EMT PROGRAM PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE
·
To
provide the means of developing the basic EMT knowledge and skills required by
the Florida Department of Health, and Lake Technical College.
·
To
impart to the student the proper attitude and discipline required for gainful
employment within pre-hospital emergency medicine.
·
To
provide EMT training as outlined in Florida Administrative Code 64-J and
Florida Statute 401.
ATTENDANCE
In
an effort to develop appropriate work ethics, Lake Tech students are expected
to attend all class sessions. As is expected in the workplace, when it is
necessary to be absent due to illness or emergency situations, all students are
to notify the faculty on or before the date of absence. The student attendance
policy for each postsecondary program is consistent with industry standards.
Campus
attendance is kept via a computerized system.
It is the responsibility of the student to log in and out in order to
receive credit for class time. This allows the school to keep accurate
attendance records for the actual number of hours and minutes attended. Faculty
are not expected to manually enter student attendance. Only one override is
permitted for failure to log in or out. Therefore, failure of a student to log
in and out may result in a documented absence. Logging in or out for another
student or having another student log in or out is unacceptable behavior and
may result in dismissal.
Only
regularly scheduled class hours will be reported for attendance. Make-up time
will not be accepted except as approved by the Executive Director of Lake
Technical College.
Absenteeism,
tardiness, and leaving early are a reflection on the trainee’s personal
character and an indicator of disinterest in attaining professional status in
the field. Excessive absence or tardiness will be grounds for reprimands and/or
dismissal from the program. These areas are also a main point of interest that
employing agencies explore when reviewing trainee records for employment or retention.
A
student who is absent for six (6) consecutive class sessions will be withdrawn
from enrollment in his/her program. A student withdrawn for absenteeism must
petition administration to return. A student having medical documentation or
documentation of an extenuating circumstance does not need to petition to
return. Students exhibiting a pattern of consecutive absences less than six
days will be subject to dismissal as determined by a School Intervention Team.
Classroom, lab
and clinical rotations scheduling will not
be arranged around a student’s employment schedule. It is expected that the
student’s education comes first. Each student is expected to be punctual and in
attendance for all classroom, lab, and clinical rotations. Employment should in no way interfere with the student’s academic or
clinical responsibility.
Specific
attendance requirements are outlined in the Course Requirements section of this
Master Plan of Instruction.
It
is important to keep in mind that faculty in the EMT Program also work in their
respective fields and hire new employees as well as give employment
recommendations to other agencies. They take note of a student’s attendance record
as well as absenteeism and tardiness. Think about your future—the first day of
class in this program starts your interview!
Students who attend Lake Technical
College shall dress in a manner appropriate for the job in which they are
receiving training, including any special protective gear and professional
uniforms. All clothing, makeup, and jewelry must be clean, neat, modest, in
good repair, appropriately sized, and be neither distracting nor offensive.
The Executive Director
or designee has the final authority for determining whether or not a student’s
apparel conforms to the dress code. If it is determined that it does not,
students will be required to change into clothing which will conform to this
code or leave campus. Students may return to campus when they have changed into
appropriate clothing.
The
EMT Program has a specific uniform dress code. Students
are expected to report to class and all related program activities in clean and
maintained attire. Undergarments
shall be worn at all times. Shirts are to be tucked in at all times.
In the classroom, students will wear
the following:
·
long
black pants for all courses
·
EMT
approved polo shirt
·
black
belt with silver buckle
·
black
athletic shoes
·
Black
socks tube-length to wear with boots (student provided)
·
Jewelry
is confined to a wedding and/or engagement ring, if applicable, and a watch.
Body piercing, which includes, but is not limited to, ears, brows, nose, lips,
and tongue, is not permitted.
·
Make-up
is to be moderately applied and should be consistent with the professional
nature of EMS.
·
Fingernails
are to be kept clean and trimmed not to exceed ¼” passed the nail tip. Polished
nails must be clear or neutral in color. Bright and dark color nail polish as
well as artificial and gel nails are not permitted.
·
Body
art must be covered.
During
the Emergency Medical Technician program, the following items are required:
·
Lake
Technical College student photo ID badge
·
Watch
with second hand
·
Student
kit (included in supply fee)
·
Blue
ink pen
·
Safety
glasses
·
Small
spiral-bound notebook
As
set forth in the College’s catalog, it is the student’s responsibility to read
and comply with school policies and procedures. The catalog is available
on the College’s website, www.laketech.org.
Failure
to comply with the rules and regulations of the EMT Program may result in one
or more of the following:
·
First
offense: a verbal warning.
·
Second
offense: a formal written warning (with a letter to student’s sponsor outlining
the problem, when applicable).
·
Third
offense: a suspension for a minimum of eight hours and may be grounds for
dismissal. A School Intervention Team (SIT) meeting will be scheduled to
consider appropriate disciplinary action.
All reprimands will be
documented in the class log.
Students
are not permitted in any staff member’s private office without permission. The
student will knock and receive permission to enter before doing so.
GROUNDS FOR PROGRAM DISMISSAL
The faculty and
staff of Lake Technical College work closely with all students to help them
succeed in their chosen profession. Violation of any established program
regulation or policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including
dismissal from the program. There are zero tolerance infractions, however, that
will result in a student’s dismissal from the program:
1. Unsatisfactory academic, practical, lab or
clinical work.
2.
Demonstration of unsafe performance and poor professional judgment in
the practical area (to include clinical and field internship) such as, but not
limited to, endangering safety of self or others by:
a.
Violating standard safety practices;
b.
Delaying care that is within the student’s realm of ability and/or knowledge;
or
c. Performing skills or procedures
beyond the realm of the student's ability and/or knowledge.
3. Being found in any restricted or unauthorized
area.
4.
Unethical conduct such as fraud, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, breach of
confidentiality (HIPAA violation); inappropriate student/patient interaction or
interpersonal relation; or aggressive or dishonest behavior towards any school or
hospital staff member, physician, patient, or other student, defined as
follows:
a. Aggressive behavior is defined as a
forceful, self-assertive action or attitude that is expressed physically,
verbally, or symbolically and is manifested by abusive or destructive acts
towards oneself or others.
b. Dishonest behavior is defined as an
untruthful, untrustworthy, or unreliable action.
5. Cheating in any manner.
6.
Withdrawal from a hospital or participating agency as the result of due
process proceedings based upon a written request from the agency that the
student be withdrawn.
7. Violations of the attendance policy.
8. Failure to satisfy identified probationary
requirements within the stated time.
9. Failure to comply with requirements as stated
in the Master Plan of Instruction.
INJURY/ILLNESS
ANY STUDENT RECEIVING
INJURY OR COMPLAINING OF ILLNESS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A MEDICAL EXCUSE.
THE STUDENT MUST REPORT ALL INJURIES TO THE FACULTY IMMEDIATELY!
PARKING
Students
shall park in the designated parking area provided. Students do not play loud
car and/or portable radios while in parking areas.
TESTING and GRADING
Lake Technical
College is a postsecondary institution designed to provide trained individuals for
industry. The approved postsecondary program grading requirements must be met for
the student to receive a program certificate.
Lecture/Classroom
Written
and Practical exams are administered for combined subjects of instruction.
Written
1.
A
student may fail two tests, provided he/she passes a retake exam for each test
failed with a score of 75% or higher when the exam and retake scores are
averaged together. The retake must be taken within 5 days of the last day of
the scheduled exam. A grade
of 75% will be the recorded score.
2.
If
a third exam is failed, no retake will be allowed, and the student will be
dismissed from the program.
3.
Any
exam taken after the scheduled time will be considered a retake. The student must pass the test with a 75% or
higher. A grade of 75% will be the
recorded grade. The student must contact the instructor or EMS Program
Coordinator to schedule the retake. Missed tests cannot be taken during
scheduled class/clinical/internship time.
4.
If
on any subject test a grade of less than 80% is made, the student will be
required to attend a study session with Lake Technical College’s Student
Success Counselor. Study sessions will be on Tuesday mornings from 7 am to 9 am
in the Minimum Standards classroom on the IPS campus.
Academic
integrity is a concern to the EMS programs: therefore, utilizing cell phones
and other programmable devices / smartwatches are not permitted during testing.
Practical
Practical
exams are scored Pass or Fail.
To
successfully complete the program, a student must pass each course’s
comprehensive final with a score of 75% or higher and receive a Pass on the
practical exam. One retake will
be allowed for each of the areas of deficiency.
Clinical/Internship
Practical Experience - This is the clinical component for EMT
(EMS 0110)
A final grade
for the student’s clinical and ambulance internship activities is calculated
and based on the following criteria:
a.
Knowledge
and skills: These required components are very closely integrated in the
training and work of an EMT or paramedic and, therefore, will be weighted
together to make up this portion of the curriculum. The knowledge and skills
grade will encompass the following areas of study:
1.
Clinical
chronology/clinical essay
2.
Skills
Check Off and competency examinations
b.
Professional
Skills:
1.
Attendance/tardiness
to clinical rotations
2.
Professional
appearance
3.
Professional
interaction and rapport (teamwork and diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy)
4.
Professional
conduct (integrity, empathy, self-motivation, and self-confidence)
The student
must successfully complete both the clinical/internship portion of the program
independent from the classroom portion. The minimum satisfactory grade for the
clinical/field internship portion is 75%.
STATE TESTING
Florida Statute 401.2701 requires the student to
pass a comprehensive final written and practical examination given at the end
of EMT. To become a State certified EMT, the graduate must apply for and
pass the Florida EMT (National Registry EMT) certification examination.
The certification examination is given off-campus.
All
visitors to the main campus of Lake Technical College must check in at the Admissions
kiosk in the lobby. Students will not
have visitors in the program training areas without approval of the EMS Program
Coordinator.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The
State of Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical, the Florida
Department of Education (FLDOE), and the US Department of Transportation (DOT),
National EMS Education Standards for EMT set the curriculum of instruction required
to sit for the state certification and licensure examinations.
It should be noted that to be certified as a
graduate of the EMT Program, the student must demonstrate mastery of all
competencies in the program. The instructional staff reserves the right to
assign additional practice to any student who, in their professional opinion,
requires additional work to master specific program requirements.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMS 0110)
Attendance
Policy
Attendance is
kept via a computerized system. It is the responsibility of the student to log
in and out in order to receive credit for class time. This allows
the school to keep accurate attendance records for the actual number of hours
and minutes attended. This mechanism will not be amended / over-ridden more
than one time by the faculty for the duration of the program.
Excessive
absences may result in an unsatisfactory knowledge, skills, and/or professional
skills grade and can result in termination from the program.
Tardiness
As in the
workplace, students are expected to be in their seats promptly in the morning,
after break, and after lunch. Students are expected to notify the faculty
before the start of class of any anticipated tardiness.
Lecture/Classroom
Attendance Policy
·
Students
are required to log in and out every session.
·
Students
who miss more than eight (8) class hours of the Emergency Medical Technician 300 course hours are subject to
dismissal from the program. Absences and tardiness are significant areas of
interest by potential employers such that any violation of the above will lower
the student’s professional skills grades.
·
All
assignments missed during the student’s absence must be made up. It is
student’s responsibility to meet with the faculty to get missed assignments and
handouts.
·
Per
F.S. 401.2701 5.b.5.c., attendance at the 2-hour Trauma Methodology and Trauma
Registry lecture is mandatory.
·
Per
F.S. Section 383.3361 (1) & (3), attendance at the SUID training is
mandatory.
·
No
member of the class will be permitted to leave the classroom, clinical site, or
field internship without first discussing with and receiving the expressed
permission of the lead faculty or preceptor.
Clinical/Field
Internship Student Policies**
1.
Each
student is to abide by the policies and procedures of Lake Technical College,
the EMS program and the facilities utilized by the EMS Program for clinical and
internships. Any student not in compliance with the set guidelines may be asked
by the lead faculty to leave the clinical or internship facility. The student
will not be allowed to return to that clinical or internship. The lead faculty
will notify the EMS Program Coordinator of the event.
2.
Pursuant
to 64J 1.020(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code, the student may not be subject
to call or serving as part of the ambulance or fire department required
staffing while participating in class, hospital clinical, or field internship.
3.
Each
student must carry on his/her person a current and valid “professional” CPR
certification.
4.
The
student will observe patient care activities and assist only as directed by the
faculty or paramedic in charge. Students will perform only patient care that
has been covered and completed in his/her present program.
5.
No
student is allowed to be alone with patients at any time per 64J1.020(1)(b).
The student must be accompanied by a Lake Technical College faculty, a clinical
site employee, or an approved preceptor at all times.
6.
All
school, hospital and ambulance and/or fire department regulations are to be
followed by every student during clinical and field internship training.
7.
Remember
to protect patient privacy and confidential information. What you hear and see
is not for general discussion. Any violation of this policy will be considered
a serious breach of professional ethics. A Confidentiality Statement with each
student's signature is kept on file.
8.
Each
student will attend clinical and field internship according to the clinical and
field internship schedule. The student will schedule clinical and field
internship through FISDAP. Any schedule change must be completed 24 hours prior
to the clinical and field internship time, or it will be considered an
unexcused absence.
9. Students are authorized to be at the
stations only for scheduled times. Please do not arrive early or stay late
unless permitted to do so in order to complete a run. Students are not to be in
any field internship station unless accompanied by a crewmember or faculty. IF AN INCIDENT OCCURS WHILE AT A CLINICAL
SITE OR FIELD SITE, THE EMS COORDINATOR MUST BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY.
10. Unauthorized clinical and field
internships are not allowed. Hours for students attending any clinical or field
internship (including scheduled dates but not scheduled stations) without prior
approval from the EMS Coordinator will not be counted toward clinical/field
internship hours.
11. Students are to occupy only those areas
specified for training during clinical and field internships. They are not to
be in areas such as the sleep quarters.
12. Students are expected to utilize their
time productively by studying, practicing with equipment, etc., in order to
maximize clinical and field internship experiences, not watching television,
sleeping, or other non-program related activities.
13. Any student not in a proper,
professional, maintained uniform will be sent home, and he/she will have to
reschedule.
14. During all skills activities, whether
inside or outside, proper and appropriate personal protective equipment shall
be worn, and the student is responsible for providing the protective eyewear. No
student will be permitted to assist in patient extrication or hazardous
incident as determined by the incident commander unless the student is dressed
in the proper rescue/turnout gear.
15. During a potentially harmful or
dangerous patient care situation, the student may be required to remain in the
vehicle. Please follow this directive without question.
16. Certain records must be maintained in
order to document clinical and field internship experiences and skill performance.
It is the responsibility of the student to adequately and accurately maintain
these records.
17. The paramedic/preceptor on duty must
approve use of the station telephone by the student. Personal cell phones are
not to be used during patient care and transport.
18. No student will drive emergency
vehicles.
19. Additional policies and regulations may
be established by the school or by the EMS Coordinator during the course of the
program. After due and proper notification, students will be expected to comply
fully with all regulations.
** Violation of any of the above may
result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension/dismissal from the
program.
EMT PROGRAM
MASTER PLAN OF INSTRUCTION SUMMARY OF RULES
The
Lake Technical College faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing students for
successful entry and advancement into the professions that they themselves have
pursued. The rules and regulations of the program have been established with
the assistance and approval of the Program Advisory Committee, our industry
partners who are agency leaders in the community, and the administration of the
College. To ensure that every student entering the EMT Program understands the high standards of the program and the expectations
put on each student admitted to the program, a summary of those rules and
regulations follows.
·
Students
will conduct themselves in a manner that is a credit to themselves, the program
and Lake Technical College.
·
Students
shall obey all federal, state, and local laws as well as school and program
rules and regulations.
·
Each
student agrees to have his/her picture taken for identification and security
purposes for the school.
·
Students
may not register to attend other classes during the duration of the EMT
program. They will not be excused to attend other classes.
·
Students
shall park only in designated parking areas.
·
students
will show respect for faculty.
·
All
faculty are to be addressed as “Mr.,” “Sir,” “Ms.,” or “Mrs.” together with
their last name.
·
Profane,
obscene, or vulgar language and/or conduct are not a characteristic of
professional demeanor and will not be tolerated.
·
harassment
of fellow students will not be tolerated. Racial,
gender, or ethnic comments will be grounds for dismissal.
·
students
will perform tasks as instructed. Failure to do so will be considered
insubordination, and the student will be recommended for termination from the
program.
·
Attendance
is very important. There are no excuses for absences or tardiness. Be on time!
·
Students
will contact the school 30 minutes prior to class if they will be arriving late
or if they will be absent.
·
In
the event of inclement weather (tornadoes,
hurricanes, etc.), it is the student’s responsibility to check local news
stations to see if Lake Tech classes (part of Lake County School System) have
been canceled. Information will also be posted on the College’s website, www.laketech.org.
·
All
students will report to class clean and neatly groomed as noted in the Dress
Code Policy.
·
Students
will report to class in appropriate uniform unless otherwise indicated by the faculty.
Refer to scheduled activities.
·
Shoes
and socks are to be worn at all times.
·
Each
student shall bring paper, pen, books, with them to each class unless otherwise
indicated by the faculty.
·
Students
are required to take notes in class and maintain a notebook that may be checked
periodically.
·
Laptops
and tablets are allowed for access to digital versions of the text. Any other
uses of these devices are prohibited. Digital recorders are allowed for lectures. Twitter, Facebook and any
other social media may not be used during class. Violation of this rule may
include dismissal from the program.
·
No
radios, cell phones, pagers, or devices that may be disruptive to the class
will be allowed in the classroom.
The
Lead Faculty may make an exception to this rule upon a request from the
student. An exception will be granted for illness or pending emergencies only.
The exception will be recorded in the daily log and must be re-approved each
day.
·
Any
student needing to leave for any reason must first secure permission from the faculty.
This is a serious safety violation and could be cause for disciplinary action.
·
Students
will not be allowed to leave class early.
All leaves must be documented before the scheduled date. Even with
approved leaves, time will be docked, and homework will be assigned.
·
Water
bottles (water only) are allowed in the classroom. Food and drink are not
permitted in the classrooms or training areas. Food and drink are only allowed
in the pavilion areas, break rooms, and cafeteria.
·
Breaks
shall be given at the discretion of the faculty. Students must return to class
and be seated prior to the end of each break (lecture class). Lateness will be
documented, and a reprimand given.
·
Attendance
at the 2-hour Trauma Methodology and Trauma Registry lecture is mandatory (per
F.S. 401.2701 5.b.5.c.)
·
Attendance
at the SUID training is mandatory (per F.S. Section 383.3361 (1) & (3))
·
Attendance
is mandatory at all scheduled skill labs.
·
Horseplay
is a safety violation and will not be tolerated.
·
The
use of drugs or alcohol is prohibited on school property. Students reporting to
class with intoxicants on their breath or in a state of intoxication will be
suspended from the program immediately!
·
Vehicles
and lockers are subject to random drug searches by law enforcement canines.
·
Lake Technical College is a tobacco free
institution. The use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, of any kind
is not permitted at any Lake Technical College location. Again, the use of tobacco products of any kind
is strictly prohibited!
Any student found using tobacco—on or off campus—will be dismissed from the
program.
·
Gambling
will not be permitted on school property.
·
No
firearms are permitted on campus.
·
Damage
to school property because of negligence or carelessness will result in the
responsible party being liable. Students shall sit in chairs only. No resting
of feet or sitting on tables is allowed.
·
Students
shall notify the EMS Coordinator of any changes in address or phone numbers as
soon as the change becomes effective.
·
No
student shall enter program private offices without first receiving permission
to do so.
·
An
individual will be designated to take pictures during program activities,
exercises, and events. No other cameras are allowed unless prior approval has
been given. No video cameras or cell phone cameras will be allowed.
·
Students
cannot be subject to call while participating in class, hospital clinical, or
field sessions per F.A.C. 64J-1.020 (1)(a).
·
Students
who know of other students violating the rules and regulations or school rules
shall report them to the faculty.
·
All
students will be at their assigned place ready for inspection unless otherwise
indicated by the faculty.
·
Students
issued Lake Technical College gear are responsible for proper care of that gear.
·
The
faculty must approve any equipment that is not provided by Lake Technical
College prior to its use by the student.
·
No
chewing gum allowed while in the classroom, lab, or clinicals.
·
At
the discretion of the faculty, students will be assigned classroom and grounds
cleanup as well as equipment maintenance on a rotational basis.
·
All
campus rules and regulations not listed here will apply.
The following
unacceptable behaviors will result in the identified disciplinary action.
·
Arrival for class after
the start time (with no notification, written reprimand)
·
Arrival for class after
the start time (after notification, manikin CPR, or homework)
·
Second late return for
class (verbal reprimand)
·
Absent from class
without notification (written reprimand and homework)
·
Absent from class after
notification (homework)
·
Reporting to class
without complete uniform (manikin CPR)
·
Reporting to class with
soiled uniform (manikin CPR)
·
Failure to have
book/notebook in the classroom (verbal reprimand)
·
Wearing of hats/caps in
classroom after one verbal warning (second occurrence, written reprimand)
·
Not giving the faculty
full attention after one verbal warning (second occurrence, written reprimand)
·
Sitting or lying down
during class without a directive by an faculty (first occurrence, verbal
warning; second occurrence, written reprimand)
·
Distracting others from
the faculty to the detriment of the learning after one verbal warning (second
offense, written reprimand)
·
Eating or drinking (other
than water) during class meeting after one verbal warning (second occurrence,
written reprimand)
·
Sitting on classroom
tables after one verbal warning (second occurrence, written reprimand)
·
Sleeping in class (first
offense verbal warning, second offense written reprimand)
·
No radios, cell phones,
pagers or other devices that may be disruptive to the class will be allowed.
These devices must be left in the student’s car. If a student is found with one
of these, they will be subject to dismissal from the program.
Due
to the hazardous nature of the training, students involved in a gross safety
violation that may result in injury to other students or instructional staff
may be exited from the program IMMEDIATELY upon documentation of such
acts.
The staff at Lake Technical College takes great
pride in the EMT Program and its students. The staff has the
responsibility to train students to be professional EMTs and to certify that students will be a
credit to the program and the
profession. During the class, students who are not meeting the professional
standards, whether academic, practical, or attitude, will be counseled. If
improvement is not made, the student may be dismissed from the program.
Students
enrolled in this program are training to enter a dangerous, responsible, adult
occupation in which the civilian public, as well as your work partners, will be
dependent upon your ability. With this in mind, use your training hours wisely.
If any problems arise
during the course of the program, students may contact the Lake Technical
College’s EMS Program Coordinator or College administrators at 352.589.2250.
EMT PROGRAM
INFORMATION
Time
Allotted 300 hours
Program
Oversight
EMS Program Coordinator Layne C. Hendrickson, 352-589-2250 ext. 1881
EMS Program Medical Director Paul Banerjee, D.O., 352-589-2250 ext. 1881
Methods
of Instruction
Lectures/Discussions
Demonstration/Role Playing
Simulation
Collaborative Learning
Cooperative Learning
Case Studies
Problem-Based and Inquiry Learning
Clinical - Hospital-based Patient Care
Field
Internship
– ALS Prehospital Care and Transport
Textbooks
Emergency
Care + My Brady Lab 13ed. ISBN 9780134190754
2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework
Program Title: Emergency
Medical Technician (New)
Program Type: Career
Preparatory
Career Cluster: Health
Science
|
PSAV |
|
|
Program
Number |
W170213 (This
number can be used by district grandfathered in programs only.) |
|
CIP Number |
0351090414 |
|
Grade Level |
30,31 |
|
Standard
Length |
300 hours |
|
Teacher
Certification |
Refer to the
Program Structure section. |
|
CTSO |
HOSA: Future Health Professionals |
|
SOC Codes
(all applicable) |
|
|
CTE Program Resources |
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml
|
|
Basic Skills
Level |
N/A |
Purpose
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides
coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and
relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education
and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill
proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to
the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work
attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific
skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster.
This is an
instructional program that prepares students for employment as emergency
medical technicians SOC Code 29-2041(Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics)
to function at the basic pre-hospital emergency medical technician level and
treat various medical/trauma conditions using appropriate equipment and
materials.
The content includes but is not limited to : patient
assessment, airway management, cardiac arrest, external and internal bleeding
and shock, traumatic injuries, fractures, dislocations, sprains, poisoning,
heart attack, stroke, diabetes, acute abdomen, communicable diseases, patients
with abnormal behavior, alcohol and drug abuse, the unconscious state,
emergency childbirth, burns, environmental hazards, communications, reporting,
extrication and transportation of patient.
The student must be proficient in patient assessment and evaluation, the
use of suctioning devices, oral and nasal airways, resuscitation devices,
oxygen equipment, sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, splints of all types,
pneumatic anti-shock garments, extrication tools, dressings and bandages,
stretchers and patient carrying devices.
Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical
Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.
Program Structure
This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting
of 1 occupational completion point.
This program is comprised of courses which
have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering
System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Career and Technical credit shall be awarded
to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.
To teach the courses
listed below, facultys must hold at least one of the
teacher certifications indicated for that course.
The following
table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:
|
OCP |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Teacher Certification |
Length |
SOC Code |
|
A |
EMS0110 |
Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) |
PARAMEDIC
@7 7G #EMR
MED TE @7 #
EMT 7G #
REG NURSE 7 G #PRAC NURSE @7 %7%G *(Must be a Registered Nurse) |
300 hours |
29-2041 |
# These certifications can only be used
for adjunct faculty. Please refer to 64J-1.201 F.A.C. for the EMS faculty
qualifications.
Regulated Programs
The program
prepares students for certification as EMT's in accordance with Chapter 64J of
the Florida Administrative Code. The
program must be approved by the Department of Health, Office of Emergency
Medical Services, and the curriculum must adhere to the US Department of
Transportation (DOT), National EMS Education Standards for EMT. This is the initial level for a career
in emergency medical services and the primary prerequisite for paramedic
training and certification.
This program meets the Department of Health trauma score
card methodologies and SUIDS training education requirements. Upon completion
of this program, the faculty will provide a certificate to the student
verifying that these requirements have been met. Programs may also teach
domestic violence and prevention of medical errors education and may choose to
provide a certificate to the student verifying that this education has been
completed.
Please refer to chapter 401 F.S. for more information on
disqualification for the EMT license through the Office of Emergency Medical
Services, Department of Health.
An
EMT program must be taught by an faculty meeting the
qualifications as set forth in 64J-1.0201
FAC.
An
American Heart Association or Red Cross certification or equivalent in
"professional" BLS is required of all candidates for entrance into an
EMT program.
The Student
Performance Standards for Emergency Medical Technician were adapted from the US
Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Educational Standards for
EMT.
Common Career Technical
Core – Career Ready Practices
Career
Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to
develop in their students. These
practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline
or level of education. Career Ready
Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation
programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a
student advances through a program of study.
1.
Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
2.
Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
3.
Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
4.
Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
5.
Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
6.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
7.
Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
8.
Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving
them.
9.
Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
10.
Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
11.
Use technology to enhance productivity.
12.
Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.
Standards
After successfully completing this program,
the student will be able to perform the following:
01.0
Demonstration of a simple depth and foundational breadth of EMS systems.
02.0
Demonstration of a simple depth, simple breadth of research and evidence-based decision making.
03.0
Demonstration of a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
workforce safety and wellness.
04.0
Demonstration of a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
the principles of medical documentation and report writing.
05.0
Demonstration of a simple depth, simple breadth of the
EMS communication system, communication with other health care professionals,
and team communication.
06.0
Demonstration of a simple depth and simple breadth of the principles of
therapeutic communication.
07.0
Demonstration of a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
medical legality and ethics.
08.0
Demonstrate the application of fundamental
knowledge of the
anatomy and function of all human systems to the practice of EMS.
09.0
Demonstrate the application of fundamental knowledge in the use of medical terminology and medical terms.
10.0
Demonstrate the application of a fundamental knowledge of
the causes, pathophysiology and management of shock and the components of
resuscitation.
11.0
Demonstrate the application of fundamental
knowledge of life span development to patient assessment and management.
12.0
Demonstrate the use of simple knowledge of the
principles of
illness and injury prevention in
emergency care.
13.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, simple breadth for medication safety and
kinds of medications used during an emergency.
14.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth and foundational breadth of
medication administration within the
scope of practice of
the EMT.
15.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth and simple breadth of emergency medications within the scope of practice of
the EMT.
16.0
Demonstrate a foundational depth, foundational breadth of
airway management within the scope of practice of
the EMT.
17.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of respiration.
18.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
assessment and management utilizing artificial ventilation.
19.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
scene management and multiple patient situations.
20.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, simple breadth of
the primary
assessment for all patient situations.
21.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
the components of history taking.
22.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of techniques used
for a secondary assessment.
23.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, simple breath of
monitoring devices within the scope of
practice of the EMT.
24.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
how
and when to perform a reassessment for all patient situations.
25.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, foundation breadth of pathophysiology, assessment and
management of medical complaints.
26.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
the assessment and management of
neurologic disorders/emergencies for all age groups.
27.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of the assessment and management of
abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders/emergencies for all age groups.
28.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of the
assessment and management of immunology disorders/emergencies for
all age groups.
29.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, simple breadth of
the assessment and management of
a patient who may have an infectious disease for all age groups.
30.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
the assessment and management of endocrine disorders/emergencies for
all age groups.
31.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth regarding the assessment and management of
psychiatric emergencies for all age groups.
32.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of the assessment and management of
cardiovascular emergencies for all age groups.
33.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of the assessment and management of
toxicological (poisoning and overdose) emergencies for all age groups.
34.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of the assessment and management of
respiratory disorders/emergencies for all age groups.
35.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, simple breadth of the assessment, and management of hematology disorders for all age
groups.
36.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, simple breath of
the assessment and management of genitourinary/ renal emergency for all
age groups.
37.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of the assessment and management of
gynecologic emergencies for all age groups.
38.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth,
foundational breadth of the assessment
and management of
non-traumatic fractures for all age groups.
39.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, simple breadth in recognition and management of nose bleed for all age groups.
40.0
Demonstrate the application of fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology,
and management of
shock and respiratory failure.
41.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
pathophysiology,
assessment and management of the trauma patient
for all age groups.
42.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
pathophysiology, assessment, and
management of bleeding
for all age groups.
43.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, simple breadth of pathophysiology, assessment and
management of chest trauma for all age groups.
44.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, simple breadth of pathophysiology, assessment and management of abdominal and genitourinary trauma for
all age groups.
45.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
pathophysiology, assessment, and management of orthopedic trauma for all age groups.
46.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
pathophysiology, assessment, and management of soft tissue trauma for all age
groups.
47.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of pathophysiology, assessment, and management of head, facial, neck and spine trauma
for all age groups.
48.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
pathophysiology, assessment, and management of nervous system trauma for all age
groups.
49.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
pathophysiology, assessment and management of trauma patients with special
considerations for all age groups.
50.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
pathophysiology, assessment and management of environmental emergencies for all age
groups.
51.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of
the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of multi-system trauma and blast injuries.
52.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of management of the obstetric patient within the scope of practice of
the
EMT.
53.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of management of the newborn and neonatal
patient within the scope of
practice of the EMT.
54.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, fundamental breath of management
of the pediatric patient within the scope of practice of
the
EMT.
55.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of management of the geriatric patient within the scope of practice of
the
EMT.
56.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, simple breadth of
management of the patient with special challenges.
57.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, foundational breadth
of risks and responsibilities of transport.
58.0
Demonstrate a fundamental depth, fundamental breadth of
establishing and working within the incident management system.
59.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, foundational breadth of responding to an emergency during a
multiple casualty incident.
60.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, simple breadth of
safe air medical operations and criteria
for
utilizing air medical response.
61.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, simple breadth for safe vehicle extrication and use of simple hand tools.
62.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, simple breadth of risks and
responsibilities of operating in a cold zone at a hazardous material or other special incident.
63.0
Demonstrate a simple depth, simple breadth of
risks and responsibilities of
operating on the scene of a natural or
man-made disaster.
LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
EMT PROGRAM
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
I
attest that I have received a copy of the Lake Technical College EMT Program’s Master
Plan of Instruction and Code of Student Conduct. I know it is my responsibility
to understand the rules and regulations and any infractions of the
aforementioned rules and regulations may result in disciplinary actions as
outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction. I also understand that I cannot be
a user of tobacco and enrolled in this program.
STUDENT’S
NAME - PRINTED DATE
STUDENT’S
SIGNATURE
_________________________________ __________________________
LAKE
TECHNICAL COLLEGE STAFF DATE