2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Emergency Medical Services
Career Cluster:	Health Science

AS	
CIP Number	1351090402	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	73 credit hours	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
 	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

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. 

The content includes but is not limited to all those objectives identified in the current U S Department of Transportation, National EMS Education Standards for both the EMT and Paramedic.

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 73 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills. 
12.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the paramedic profession.
13.0	Describe EMS systems.
14.0	Describe medical/legal considerations.
15.0	Describe and demonstrate EMS communications systems.
16.0	Demonstrate rescue techniques and extrication.
17.0	Describe major incident response.
18.0	Describe and manage causes of stress.
19.0	Use medical terms specific to EMS.
20.0	Demonstrate general patient assessment and initial management.
21.0	Manage airway and ventilation.
22.0	Assess and manage shock.
23.0	Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and administer medications.
24.0	Assess and manage trauma emergencies.
25.0	Assess and manage burn injuries.
26.0	Assess and manage respiratory emergencies.
27.0	Assess and manage cardiovascular emergencies.
28.0	Assess and manage endocrine emergencies.
29.0	Assess and manage neurological emergencies.
30.0	Assess and manage digestive, genitourinary, and reproductive emergencies.
31.0	Assess and manage anaphylaxis emergencies.
32.0	Assess and manage toxicological, alcohol, and drug abuse emergencies.
33.0	Assess and manage infectious diseases.
34.0	Assess and manage environmental injuries.
35.0	Assess and manage geriatric emergencies.
36.0	Assess and manage pediatric emergencies.
37.0	Assess and manage the gynecologic patient.
38.0	Assess and manage the obstetric patient.
39.0	Assess and manage the neonate.
40.0	Assess and manage behavioral emergencies.
41.0	Demonstrate leadership and administrative skills basic to management emergency medical service systems.
42.0	Interpret federal, state and local laws as they apply to emergency medical service systems.
43.0	Demonstrate knowledge of operational and organizational structures of emergency medical service systems.
44.0	Demonstrate knowledge of psychological problems and stressors in emergency medical service employees and find appropriate solutions.
45.0	Demonstrate knowledge of materials and supplies used in emergency medical service systems.
46.0	Demonstrate knowledge of occupational safety and health.
47.0	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate workloads for each employee.
48.0	Review, approve and monitor departmental capital and operational budgets.
49.0	Identify and apply legal reimbursement systems.
50.0	Comply with accreditation standards of governmental or governmental-appointed agencies and organizations.
51.0	Demonstrate computer literacy.
52.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic teaching methods, learning and educational psychology.
53.0	Describe and discuss curriculum design and development.
54.0	Demonstrate appropriate measurement and evaluation skills.
55.0	Demonstrate mastery of required technical skills.
56.0	Demonstrate classroom management skills.
57.0	Demonstrate computer literacy.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Emergency Medical Services
CIP Number:		1351090402 
Program Length:	73 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		29-2041

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations–The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify the basic components of the health care delivery system including public, private, government and non-profit.	
01.02	Identify common methods of payment for healthcare services.	
01.03	Describe the various types of healthcare providers and the range of services available including resources to victims of domestic violence. 	
01.04	Describe the composition and functions of a healthcare team. 	
01.05	Identify the general roles and responsibilities of the individual members of the healthcare team. 	
01.06	Identify the roles and responsibilities of the consumer within the healthcare delivery system. 	
01.07	Identify characteristics of effective teams. 	
01.08	Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.	
01.09	Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader. 	
01.10	Recognize factors and situations that may lead to conflict.	
01.11	Demonstrate effective techniques for managing team conflict. 	
01.12	Describe factors that influence the current delivery system of healthcare.	
01.13	Explain the impact of emerging issues including technology, epidemiology, bioethics and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems. 	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively–The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.	
02.02	Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.	
02.03	Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including communication styles and barriers. 	
02.04	Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues. 	
02.05	Compose written communication using correct spelling, grammar, a formatting and confidentiality and specific formats of letter writing.	
02.06	Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations. 	
02.07	Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships. 	
02.08	Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare. 	
02.09	Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups. 	
02.10	Analyze elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.	
02.11	Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information. 	
02.12	Report relevant information in order of occurrence. 	
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the legal framework of the healthcare occupations including scope of practice legislation.	
03.02	Explain practices that could result in malpractice, liability, negligence, abandonment, false imprisonment and fraud. 	
03.03	Demonstrate procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping. 	
03.04	Interpret healthcare facility policy and procedures. 	
03.05	Explain the “Patient’s Bill of Rights”.	
03.06	Identify standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).	
03.07	Describe advance directives. 	
03.08	Describe informed consent. 	
03.09	Explain the laws governing harassment, labor and employment. 	
03.10	Differentiate between legal and ethical issues in healthcare.	
03.11	Describe a code of ethics consistent with the healthcare occupation. 	
03.12	Identify and compare personal, professional, and organizational ethics. 	
03.13	Recognize the limits of authority and responsibility of health care workers including legislated scope of practice. 	
03.14	Recognize and report illegal and/or unethical practices of healthcare workers. 	
03.15	Recognize and report abuse including domestic violence and neglect. 	
03.16	Distinguish among the five schedules of controlled substances.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe strategies for prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations. 	
04.02	Identify personal health practices and environmental factors which affect optimal function of each of the major body systems.	
04.03	Identify psychological reactions to illness including defense mechanisms. 	
04.04	Identify complementary and alternative health practices. 	
04.05	Discuss the adverse effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and both legal and illegal drugs on the human body and apply safety practices related to these and other high risk behaviors. 	
04.06	Explain the basic concepts of positive self image, wellness and stress. 	
04.07	Develop a wellness and stress control plan that can be used in personal and professional life. 	
04.08	Explore and utilize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate food guide (www.choosemyplate.gov).	
04.09	Recognize the steps in the grief process. 	
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures–The student will be able to:	
05.01	Recognize safe and unsafe working conditions and report safety hazards. 	
05.02	Demonstrate the safe use of medical equipment.	
05.03	Explain and apply the theory of root- cause analysis.  	
05.04	Identify and describe methods in medical error reduction and prevention in the various healthcare settings. 	
05.05	Identify and practice security procedures for medical supplies and equipment. 	
05.06	Demonstrate personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations (including standard precautions). 	
05.07	Recognize Materials Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and comply with safety signs, symbols and labels. 	
05.08	Demonstrate proper body mechanics and ergonomics. 	
05.09	Demonstrate the procedure for properly identifying patients. 	
05.10	Demonstrate procedures for the safe transport and transfer of patients. 	
05.11	Describe fire, safety, disaster and evacuations procedures. 	
05.12	Discuss The Joint Commission patient safety goals (www.jointcommission.org). 	
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Monitor and record vital signs.	
06.02	Describe legal parameters relating to the administration of emergency care. 	
06.03	Obtain and maintain training or certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) and first aid. 	
06.04	Recognize adverse drug related emergencies and take appropriate first aid action. 	
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures–The student will be able to:	
07.01	Define principles of infection control including standard and transmission based precautions.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of medical asepsis and practice procedures such as hand-washing and isolation. 	
07.03	Demonstrate knowledge of surgical asepsis. 	
07.04	Describe how to dispose correctly of biohazardous materials according to appropriate government guidelines such as OSHA. 	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare–The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.02	Define terms and demonstrate basic computer skills. 	
08.03	Recognize technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.04	Interpret information from electronic medical documents. 	
08.05	Identify methods of communication to access and distribute data such as fax, e-mail and internet. 	
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills–The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team. 	
09.02	Exemplify basic professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior (i.e. telephone etiquette, courtesy and self-introductions). 	
09.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
09.04	Write an appropriate resume. 	
09.05	Conduct a job search. 	
09.06	Complete a job application form correctly.	
09.07	Examine levels of education, credentialing requirements including licensure and certification, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.08	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.09	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
09.10	Recognize appropriate affective/professional behavior. 	
09.11	Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services or biotechnology research and development). 	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS–The student will be able to:	
10.01	Recognize emerging diseases and disorders.	
10.02	Distinguish between fact and fallacy about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens including Hepatitis B.	
10.03	Identify community resources and services available to the individuals with diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.	
10.04	Identify "at risk" behaviors which promote the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens and the public education necessary to combat the spread of these diseases.	
10.05	Apply infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
10.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of HIV/AIDS, including testing.	
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills–The student will be able to:	
11.01	Draw, read, and report on graphs, charts and tables.	
11.02	Measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, and mass/weight.	
11.03	Make, use and convert using both traditional and metric units. 	
11.04	Make estimations and approximations and judge the reasonableness of the result.	
11.05	Convert from regular to 24 hour time.	
11.06	Demonstrate ability to evaluate and draw conclusions.	
11.07	Organize and communicate the results obtained by observation and experimentation.	
11.08	Ask appropriate scientific questions and recognize what is involved in experimental approaches to the solution of such questions.	
11.09	Calculate ratios.	
Paramedic:  Completion of intended outcomes 12-40 lead to the student’s eligibility to sit for the licensure exam for Paramedic.	
12.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the paramedic profession–The student will be able to:	
12.01	Define the role and responsibilities of the paramedic.	
12.02	Describe and contrast the differences between the various levels of training, from EMT to Paramedic.	
12.03	List current state requirements for paramedic certification and recertification.	
12.04	Discuss Chapter 401, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64E-2, Florida Administrative Code.	
12.05	State the major purposes of a national association, a national registry, and professional journals.	
12.06	State the benefits of paramedics teaching in their community.	
12.07	Define continuing education, certification, licensure and registration.	
13.0	Describe EMS systems–The student will be able to:	
13.01	Define and describe Medical Control and physician responsibility.	
13.02	Discuss pre-hospital stabilization of patients.	
13.03	Discuss the general differences between management of trauma and medical patients.	
13.04	Define and discuss protocols and their development.	
13.05	Describe the relationship between prehospital care and total patient care including the emergency department, and hospital specialty departments.	
13.06	Describe the continuum of patient care and the responsibilities of the paramedic within the transfer of patient responsibility.	
13.07	Discuss the development, implementation, and control of an EMS system.	
13.08	Discuss response of the EMS system including system access, dispatcher responsibilities, patient evaluation, medical command, and patient responsibility.	
13.09	Discuss promulgation of national standards such as KKK ambulance standards, and involvement of groups such as ASTM, EPSC, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association Joint Review Committee, and the U S Department of Transportation.	
13.10	Discuss the various paramedic-physician relationships.	
13.11	Describe retrospective evaluation of patient care including run report review, continuing education, skill practice, and skill deterioration.	
13.12	Discuss the paramedic’s initial responsibilities when arriving on the scene.	
14.0	Describe medical/legal considerations–The student will be able to:	
14.01	Discuss the scope and significance of current national and Florida laws and administrative rules relating to the paramedic.	
14.02	Discuss medical-legal concepts relating to the paramedic.	
14.03	Discuss the need for accurate medical documentation and recordkeeping.	
14.04	Discuss the extent to which force and restraint may be used to protect the patient, the Paramedic, and third parties.	
14.05	Identify those circumstances that require the Paramedic to report incidents to law enforcement and/or other appropriate authorities.	
15.0	Describe and demonstrate EMS communications systems–The student will be able to:	
15.01	Describe the phases of communication necessary to complete a typical EMS event.	
15.02	Define and describe essential communication equipment.	
15.03	Describe various EMS communication systems and the advantages and disadvantages of each.	
15.04	Describe factors affecting interference, range and clarity of base, vehicle and portable radio communications.	
15.05	Describe the functions and responsibilities of the F.C.C.	
15.06	Describe the functions and responsibilities of the EMS dispatcher.	
15.07	Describe purposes and methods of verbal communication of patient information to the hospital and to the physician.	
15.08	Organize a patient presentation in the proper order for radio transmission to the physician.	
15.09	Describe the importance of written medical protocols and the written EMS run report.	
15.10	Demonstrate the proper use of portable and mobile transmitter/receivers in a real or simulated patient situation.	
15.11	Discuss uses of biotelemetry equipment.	
15.12	Complete a written EMS report based on a real or simulated patient situation.	
16.0	Demonstrate rescue techniques and extrication–The student will be able to:	
16.01	Identify possible hazards when given a description of a scene and describe the procedures for handling the hazards.	
16.02	Identify and/or describe the equipment used and the techniques necessary for gaining access to, packaging, extricating and transporting patients trapped within a vehicle or other confinement.	
16.03	Describe the integration of patient care into the process of patient disentanglement and rescue.	
16.04	Identify proper response in the presence of hazardous materials and name proper hazardous materials authorities that should be notified.	
16.05	Manage scene and safe patient access.	
16.06	Discuss removal and transport of the patient from the scene.	
16.07	Demonstrate the procedures and operation of equipment used for gaining access to, packaging, extricating, and transporting patients trapped or confined in a vehicle or other type of entrapment.	
16.08	Demonstrate techniques for lifting and handling patients with and without spine injuries and/or other special injury problems utilizing the specialized equipment found on a rescue vehicle.	
17.0	Describe major incident response–The student will be able to:	
17.01	Define mass casualty incident (MCI) and when it should be declared.	
17.02	Describe the "pre-planning phase" and "response planning".	
17.03	Discuss MCI communications.	
17.04	Describe the components of special resources.	
17.05	Describe the function of "scene command", "scene triage", and the "transferring command function".	
17.06	Describe section and staging management and a system for patient identification.	
17.07	Discuss on-scene medical control. 	
17.08	Discuss the importance of NIMS.	
18.0	Describe and manage causes of stress–The student will be able to:	
18.01	Define stress and discuss its causes and phases.	
18.02	Describe common physiologic responses to stress and its effects.	
18.03	Describe factors that determine whether anxiety is a positive or negative response.	
18.04	Describe behavior that is a manifestation of stress in patients, patients' families and the paramedic.	
18.05	Describe common causes of job-related stress and various techniques of paramedic stress management.	
18.06	Describe the stages of the grief process and common needs of the patient, the family and the paramedic in dealing with death and dying.	
18.07	Describe common management techniques used by the paramedic when a patient is dead or dying.	
18.08	Discuss areas of controversy in prehospital care involving death and dying.	
19.0	Use medical terms specific to EMS–The student will be able to:	
19.01	Read, write, use and respond correctly to terms specific to EMS.	
19.02	Read, write, use and respond correctly to abbreviations specific to EMS.	
20.0	Demonstrate general patient assessment and initial management–The student will be able to:	
20.01	Establish priorities of care based on threat to life and describe the treatment modalities for the management of these conditions.	
20.02	Describe the primary and secondary survey.	
20.03	Describe the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the airway and lungs and their anatomical structures.	
20.04	Describe the use of adjuncts in airway management.	
20.05	Describe advanced methods of airway management.	
20.06	Explain the significance of protection of the cervical spine in airway management.	
20.07	Explain pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange across the alveolar-capillary membrane.	
20.08	Describe the pathophysiology of open and closed pulmonary injuries.	
20.09	Discuss the techniques for evaluating effectiveness of ventilation.	
20.10	Describe the anatomy and physiology of the heart and the cardiovascular system.	
20.11	Describe the pathophysiology of cardiac arrest.	
20.12	Describe the mechanisms of evaluating the effectiveness of perfusion.	
20.13	Describe hemorrhage control and its benefits and complications.	
20.14	Assess neurological status.	
20.15	Discuss the pathophysiology of shock.	
20.16	Discuss the Florida Trauma Scorecard Methodology.	
20.17	Demonstrate obtaining a relevant patient medical history.	
20.18	Describe how a patient is packaged and stabilized for transportation to the hospital.	
20.19	Discuss procedures for hospital selection, the transportation phase, and patient monitoring enroute to the hospital.	
20.20	Perform a rapid assessment.	
20.21	Perform a secondary survey.	
20.22	Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation.	
21.0	Manage airway and ventilation–The student will be able to:	
21.01	Describe and discuss techniques of advanced airway management, to include intubation and surgical procedures.	
21.02	Demonstrate methods of airway management on adult, child, and intact manikins both manually and with adjunctive equipment.	
21.03	Demonstrate methods for assessing continued adequacy of airway management and ventilation when using advanced airway devices.	
21.04	Demonstrate use of portable and fixed suction devices for oropharyngeal and tracheal suctioning.	
22.0	Assess and manage shock–The student will be able to:	
22.01	Identify and describe the causes, pathophysiology signs, symptoms, clinical manifestations, and management of shock.	
22.02	Describe fluids, fluid transport, and fluid and electrolyte imbalances.	
22.03	Discuss resuscitation of the shock patient.	
22.04	Discuss the hemodynamics of the cardiovascular system.	
22.05	Discuss differences in IV fluid composition and their implications in fluid administration.	
22.06	Describe baroreceptors and their effect on blood pressure and perfusion.	
22.07	Describe compensated and decompensated  shock.	
22.08	Discuss evaluation of the patient's perfusion status.	
22.09	Define and discuss acid-base balance.	
22.10	Describe indications and contraindications of the pneumatic anti-shock garment.	
22.11	Discuss the methods of fluid replacement and the advantages and disadvantages of each.	
22.12	Demonstrate, in order of priority, the steps in shock resuscitation.	
22.13	Demonstrate the use of the pneumatic anti-shock garment.	
22.14	Demonstrate proper technique of setting up intravenous fluids for administration.	
22.15	Demonstrate proper technique of peripheral and external jugular venous cannulation on the pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.	
22.16	Demonstrate proper techniques for trouble-shooting an intravenous infusion.	
22.17	Calculate fluid administration rates for intravenous fluids utilizing a variety of administration sets.	
23.0	Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and administer medications–The student will be able to:	
23.01	Discuss the various origins and forms of drugs.	
23.02	Discuss the various names of a drug (i.e. generic, trade, official, chemical).	
23.03	Identify those agencies responsible for regulating drugs and the rationale for regulation.	
23.04	Demonstrate use of the Physicians Desk Reference.	
23.05	Identify local and systemic effects of drugs.	
23.06	List and evaluate effects of various factors on the action of drugs.	
23.07	Discuss the methods of drug absorption.	
23.08	Define and use relevant pharmacology terms.	
23.09	Describe and discuss the apothecary and metric systems and convert between and within the systems.	
23.10	Describe the various types of drugs and routes of administration.	
23.11	Calculate fractional drug dosages.	
23.12	State the advantages and disadvantages of subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous, injections.	
23.13	Demonstrate the proper procedure for intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous piggyback, intravenous bolus, and nebulized medication administration.	
23.14	Demonstrate the proper procedure for withdrawing medication from a vial and an ampule.	
24.0	Assess and manage trauma emergencies–The student will be able to:	
24.01	Describe the general care and transportation of the trauma patient.	
24.02	Describe the priorities of trauma care and triage with multiple patients.	
24.03	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology assessment, and management of trauma to all regions of the human body.	
24.04	Describe and demonstrate methods of hemorrhage control.	
24.05	Describe neurological examination, assessment, pathophysiology, and management.	
24.06	Describe rapid on-scene management of the trauma patient.	
24.07	Describe the components of a complete prehospital history and the significance of each.	
24.08	Describe various types of splints that are used for immobilization of fractures and dislocations, their use and the advantages and disadvantages of each.	
24.09	Describe the short and long backboard, the various state-of-the-art substitutes available, and their specific uses.	
24.10	Describe various systems designed for scoring the severity of injuries to the trauma patient and contrast with them with the Florida Trauma Scorecard Methodology as identified in Chapter, 64J-1.0201 F.A.C.	
24.11	Identify and describe the use of Trauma Scorecard Methodology in quantifying patient condition.	
24.12	Demonstrate advanced methods of airway management and ventilation in the trauma patient.	
24.13	Demonstrate decompression of a tension pneumothorax.	
24.14	Demonstrate application of pneumatic anti-shock garment (MAST).	
24.15	Describe and demonstrate physical examination of the trauma patient.	
24.16	Demonstrate a neurological examination as performed on the trauma patient.	
24.17	Demonstrate immobilization of the cervical spine.	
24.18	Demonstrate splinting techniques.	
25.0	Assess and manage burn injuries–The student will be able to:	
25.01	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and assessment of the integumentary system.	
25.02	Discuss the movement of body fluids between plasma, interstitial compartments and intracellular compartments.	
25.03	Describe the assessment and management of the burn victim.	
25.04	Describe the pathophysiology and treatment of burn shock.	
25.05	Describe and discuss the major causes, classifications, and categories of burn.	
25.06	Describe and discuss the method of calculating percentages of body surface area burned and various formulas for calculating fluid resuscitation.	
25.07	Describe the assessment and management of inhalation injury.	
25.08	Demonstrate management of the burn victim with and without associated injuries.	
26.0	Assess and manage respiratory emergencies–The student will be able to:	
26.01	Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and define appropriate medical terms.	
26.02	Identify the normal partial pressures of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli, arterial and venous blood, and factors that affect those levels.	
26.03	Describe the normal and COPD respiratory drives.	
26.04	Identify the pharmacology, actions, indications, precautions, dosages, contraindications, and side effects of typical respiratory drugs for the adult and pediatric patient and demonstrate methods of administration.	
26.05	Discuss the signs, symptoms, and pathophysiology of conditions affecting the respiratory system.	
26.06	Demonstrate inspection, auscultation and palpation of the thorax.	
26.07	Identify normal and abnormal lung sounds.	
26.08	Obtain a history and assess patients with respiratory complaints.	
26.09	Describe the management of patients with respiratory problems.	
27.0	Assess and manage cardiovascular emergencies–The student will be able to:	
27.01	Describe the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relevant to cardiovascular disease and emergencies.	
27.02	Identify the pharmacology, actions, indications, precautions, methods of administration, dosages, contraindications, and side effects of common emergency cardiovascular drugs (AHA/ACLS).	
27.03	Identify complications of intracardiac injections.	
27.04	Describe innervation of the heart, sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation, blockade, and effects on the heart rate.	
27.05	Discuss myocardial electrical physiology.	
27.06	Describe signs, symptoms, and common chief complaints of patients with cardiac conditions.	
27.07	Identify and describe the historical information, specific observations, and physical findings to be evaluated in the cardiac patient.	
27.08	Identify actions, uses, and side effects of common prescription drugs relative to cardiac problems.	
27.09	Discuss the etiology of cardiac arrest in adults and pediatric patients.	
27.10	Discuss concepts of ECG monitoring, types and causes of artifacts, and rhythm analysis format.	
27.11	Identify the wave forms, intervals, and normal values relative to an electrocardiogram (ECG).	
27.12	Describe a 12-lead ECG and compare to continuous monitoring.	
27.13	Describe the etiology, clinical significance, and ECG characteristics of cardiac dysrhythmias.	
27.14	Discuss energy and describe the indications for use of vagotonic maneuvers, synchronized cardioversion, defibrillation and external cardiac pacing per the most current AHA guidelines or it’s equivalent.  Identify wave forms, artifacts, dysrhythmias and monitor screens. 	
27.15	Obtain history, assess, and manage dysrhythmias or cardiac condition.	
27.16	Demonstrate application of ECG electrodes and obtain a sample Lead II or MC11 rhythm strip.	
27.17	Use defibrillator paddles for Lead II monitoring.	
27.18	Troubleshoot a poor ECG rhythm.	
27.19	Perform a thump, vagotonic maneuvers, synchronized cardioversion, defibrillation, and external cardiac pacing per the most current AHA guidelines or its equivalent.  	
27.20	Describe the use of a mechanical CPR device.	
28.0	Assess and manage endocrine emergencies–The student will be able to:	
28.01	Identify and describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of the endocrine system.	
28.02	Describe the assessment and management of endocrine emergencies.	
28.03	Identify and discuss the significance of the historical information, observations, and physical findings in the patient with endocrine disorders.	
28.04	Identify common prescription drugs that a patient with endocrine problems might take and the implications of each.	
28.05	Identify the pharmacology, actions, indications, precautions, methods of administration, dosages, contraindications, and side effects of relevant drugs.	
28.06	Obtain a history and assess and manage patients with endocrine problems.	
29.0	Assess and manage neurological emergencies–The student will be able to:	
29.01	Identify and describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of the neurological system.	
29.02	Describe the assessment and management of neurological disorders.	
29.03	Identify the actions, uses and side effects of common prescription drugs relative to neurological problems.	
29.04	Identify common prescription drugs that a patient with neurological problems might take and the implications of each.	
29.05	Identify the pharmacology, actions, indications, precautions, methods of administration, dosages, contraindications, and side effects of relevant drugs.	
29.06	Describe and use the Glasgow Coma Scale.	
29.07	Describe and differentiate various types of seizures and their phases.	
29.08	Obtain history and assess patients with neurological disorders.	
29.09	Manage patients with neurological emergencies.	
30.0	Assess and manage digestive, genitourinary, and reproductive emergencies–The student will be able to:	
30.01	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of the digestive, genitourinary and reproductive systems.	
30.02	Identify and describe the significance of the historical information, observations, and physical findings in the patient with digestive, genitourinary, and reproductive disorders.	
30.03	Describe the assessment and treatment of digestive, genitourinary, and reproductive system disorders.	
30.04	Identify common prescription drugs that a patient with digestive, genitourinary, and reproductive problems might take and the implications of each.	
30.05	Discuss the basic principles, types, and complications of dialysis.	
30.06	Discuss the assessment and management of the dialysis patient, to include vascular access.	
30.07	Obtain a history and assess patients with digestive, genitourinary, and reproductive problems.	
30.08	Manage patients with digestive, genitourinary, and reproductive emergencies.	
31.0	Assess and manage anaphylaxis emergencies–The student will be able to:	
31.01	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, assessment and management of anaphylaxis.	
31.02	Identify and discuss the significance of historical information, observations, and physical findings in the patient with potential anaphylaxis.	
31.03	Identify the pharmacology, actions, indications, precautions, methods of administration, dosages, contraindications, and side effects for the adult and pediatric patient for commonly used pre-hospital medications for anaphylaxis. 	
31.04	Obtain a history and assess patients with potential anaphylaxis.	
31.05	Manage patients with anaphylactic emergencies.	
32.0	Assess and manage toxicological, alcohol, and drug abuse emergencies–The student will be able to:	
32.01	Discuss toxicologic emergencies.	
32.02	Identify and discuss the routes of entry of toxic substances into the body.	
32.03	Discuss the role of Poison Control Centers in the EMS system and in the management of patients with toxicological emergencies.	
32.04	Define abuse terms, identify commonly abused drugs, and describe their effects.	
32.05	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology assessment and management of patients with toxicological emergencies, animal or insect bites, stings, drug overdose, and alcoholism.	
32.06	Discuss the incidence of alcoholism, drug abuse, and substance abuse in the United States.	
32.07	Obtain a history, assess, and manage patients with toxicological emergencies, animal or insect bites, stings, drug overdose, and alcoholism.	
32.08	Apply a constricting band.	
33.0	Assess and manage infectious diseases–The student will be able to:	
33.01	Define terms and conditions relative to infectious diseases.	
33.02	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, causes, mode of transmission, incubation period, assessment and management typical infectious and communicable diseases and parasites.	
33.03	Identify and discuss the significance of historical information, observations, and physical findings in the patient with infectious/communicable disease or parasites.	
33.04	Practice Universal Precautions according to established standards (CDC).	
33.05	Discuss procedures for reporting and follow-up after exposure to a communicable disease, according to established standards.	
33.06	Describe methods used to disinfect equipment and vehicles involved with an infectious patient.	
33.07	Obtain a history and assess patients with infectious/communicable diseases or parasites.	
33.08	Manage patients with infectious/communicable disease or parasites.	
34.0	Assess and manage environmental injuries–The student will be able to:	
34.01	Describe and discuss homeostasis, methods of body temperature regulation and the role and methods of thermoregulation and heat dissipation and retention in pathologic circumstances.	
34.02	Identify and discuss the significance of historical information, observations, and physical findings in the patient with hypothermic or hyperthermic disorders.	
34.03	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, assessment and management of hypothermic or hyperthermic disorders.	
34.04	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, assessment and management of near-drowning.	
34.05	Identify and discuss the significance of historical information, observations, and physical findings in the patient with a near-drowning emergency.	
34.06	State the factors affecting survivability and probability of successful resuscitation in near-drowning patients.	
34.07	Identify the common types and sources of ionizing radiation.	
34.08	Identify sources of normal background radiation.	
34.09	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, assessment and management of acute and/or chronic exposure to ionizing radiation.	
34.10	Identify and discuss the significance of historical information, observations, and physical findings in the patient with acute and/or chronic exposure to ionizing radiation.	
34.11	Discuss the safety of allied health personnel and patients related to exposure to ionizing radiation.	
34.12	Discuss procedures relating to radiological incidents for notification of appropriate health officials.	
34.13	List the common medical problems associated with scuba diving accidents.	
34.14	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, assessment and management of decompression sickness, overpressure accidents, pneumomediastinum, air embolism, nitrogen narcosis, and subcutaneous emphysema.	
34.15	Identify and discuss the significance of historical information, observations, and physical findings in patients with decompression sickness, overpressure accidents, pneumomediastimum, air embolism, nitrogen narcosis, and subcutaneous emphysema, and the significance of each.	
34.16	Obtain a history and assess patients with hypothermic and hyperthermic problems.	
34.17	Discuss management of patients with hypothermic and hyperthermic complaints.	
34.18	Obtain a history and assess patients with exposure to ionizing radiation.	
34.19	Discuss management of patients with exposure to ionizing radiation.	
34.20	Obtain a history and assess patients with submersion emergencies.	
34.21	Discuss management of patients with submersion emergencies.	
34.22	Obtain a history and assess patients with scuba diving emergencies.	
34.23	Discuss management of patients with scuba diving emergencies.	
35.0	Assess and manage geriatric emergencies–The student will be able to:	
35.01	Identify the physical, social and psychological differences between youth and the elderly.	
35.02	Identify and discuss the significance of historical information, observations, and physical findings in the geriatric patient with acute and/or chronic medical problems.	
35.03	Identify and discuss illness/complaints that require special consideration in the elderly.	
35.04	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management of common geriatric illnesses.	
35.05	Obtain a history and assess geriatric patients.	
35.06	Treat geriatric patients.	
35.07	Discuss geriatric abuse.	
35.08	Discuss the components and objectives of a gerontology program.	
36.0	Assess and manage pediatric emergencies–The student will be able to:	
36.01	Identify the general goals of management of the pediatric patient.	
36.02	Discuss specific historical information and its sources in evaluating the pediatric patient.	
36.03	Discuss by age groups the relevant aspects of normal growth and development, personality development, relationship to parents, history factors, common illnesses and accidents.	
36.04	Describe Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS), current theories, assessment and management, and the immediate needs of the family.	
36.05	Describe the characteristics of the child abuser and the abused child.	
36.06	Discuss the assessment and management of the potentially abused child including important historical information and management of the family in the child abuse situation.	
36.07	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of common pediatric disorders.	
36.08	Identify the pediatric dosage for commonly used drugs 	
36.09	Discuss and demonstrate techniques for airway maintenance in the pediatric patient.	
36.10	Describe and discuss techniques and sites for intravenous infusion in the pediatric patient.	
36.11	Obtain history and assess the pediatric patient.	
37.0	Assess and manage the gynecologic patient–The student will be able to:	
37.01	Describe the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system.	
37.02	Identify and discuss the significance of historical information, observations, and physical findings to be evaluated in the patient's gynecologic problems.	
37.03	Describe the pathophysiology and management of gynecological disorders.	
37.04	Describe potential causes, assessment and management of trauma to the external genitalia.	
37.05	Describe the assessment and management of a sexual assault victim.	
37.06	Obtain a history and assess and manage the patient with a gynecologic problem.	
38.0	Assess and manage the obstetric patient–The student will be able to:	
38.01	Define obstetrical terminology.	
38.02	Describe the process of fetal development and circulation.	
38.03	Identify and discuss the significance of historical information, observations, and physical findings in the obstetric patient.	
38.04	Identify and describe early signs and symptoms of pregnancy.	
38.05	Describe potential causes, assessment, and management of trauma to the pregnant mother and the fetus.	
38.06	Discuss the effects of pregnancy on pre-existing medical conditions.	
38.07	Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, causes, assessment and management of obstetric.	
38.08	Describe Braxton-Hicks contractions.	
38.09	Discuss the progression of labor.	
38.10	Discuss factors that influence transport decisions for the patient in labor.	
38.11	Describe a normal cephalic delivery.	
38.12	Discuss the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of delivery complications.	
38.13	Identify the pharmacology, actions, indications, methods of administration, dosages, contraindications and side effects of commonly used medications for the obstetric patient. 	
38.14	Obtain a history and assess the obstetric patient.	
38.15	Assess and manage obstetrical patients, including assisting with childbirth.	
38.16	Administer oxytocin.	
39.0	Assess and manage the neonate–The student will be able to:	
39.01	Describe anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and routine management of the neonate.	
39.02	Describe the mechanisms and effects, and treatment of hypothermia in the neonate.	
39.03	Define the parameters, numerical values utilized, and the procedure for Apgar scoring.	
39.04	Describe and demonstrate stimulation of and CPR for the distressed neonate.	
39.05	Identify observations and physical findings to be evaluated in the neonate.	
39.06	Identify the problems and equipment requirements for transportation of the neonate.	
39.07	Obtain a history, assess, and manage the neonate.	
39.08	Administer oxygen to the neonate.	
39.09	Suction the neonate using both a meconium aspirator an a bulb syringe.	
39.10	Calculate Apgar score.	
40.0	Assess and manage behavioral emergencies–The student will be able to:	
40.01	Define behavioral emergency.	
40.02	Discuss factors that may alter the emotional status of the ill or injured.	
40.03	Discuss reasons and method of reassuring the patient experiencing and emotional crisis.	
40.04	Discuss verbal communication techniques useful in managing the emotionally disturbed patient.	
40.05	Discuss means to insure the safety of the Paramedic.	
40.06	Discuss circumstances when bystanders and relatives should be removed from the scene.	
40.07	Discuss factors which increase the risk of suicide and behaviors that are indicators of an impending suicide attempt.	
40.08	Discuss the techniques that facilitate the systematic gathering and reporting of information about the disturbed patient.	
40.09	Discuss techniques that are useful in managing the effects of crisis situations on the Paramedic.	
40.10	Discuss techniques that are useful in redirecting anxiety in relatives and bystanders.	
40.11	Discuss appropriate action of the Paramedic when confronted with an uncontrollable, armed patient.	
40.12	Discuss those situations in which the Paramedic may forcibly restrain or transport a patient.	
40.13	Discuss and demonstrate techniques for restraining the violent patient.	
40.14	Discuss and demonstrate techniques useful in protecting the Paramedic when attacked by a violent patient.	
40.15	Obtain a history, assess, and manage patients with behavioral emergencies.	
Management Option:  This option (outcomes 41-51) prepares students for administrative and supervisory positions in the Emergency Medical Services field.	
41.0	Demonstrate leadership and administrative skills basic to management emergency medical service systems–The student will be able to:	
41.01	Describe an emergency medical service system, its scope, national, state and local involvement, and the organizational climate that serves as the setting and framework for managing an emergency medical service system.	
41.02	Identify current trends and perspectives related to the management of health care organizations in general, and emergency medical service systems in particular, and the means by which the application of sound management principles and behavior can facilitate change.	
41.03	Interpret managerial principles, practices and processes and relate them to emergency medical service systems.	
41.04	Identify the role, responsibilities and parameters for the various levels of management within emergency medical service systems.	
41.05	State the control processes and techniques used to ensure that the objectives, strategies, and policies of the emergency medical service system are achieved effectively and efficiently.	
41.06	Relate the various aspects of organizational dynamics (decision making, motivations, leadership, and communication) to the needs and problems of emergency medical service systems.	
41.07	Relate personnel administration practices to the total scope of labor relations, including manpower acquisition, maintenance, and utilization.	
42.0	Interpret federal, state and local laws as they apply to emergency medical service systems–The student will be able to:	
42.01	List and discuss federal, state and local laws, administrative rules, requirements and recommendations relating to emergency medical service systems.	
42.02	List required standards and procedures for facility and staff.	
42.03	Identify mandatory requirements regarding environmental health and safety standards.	
42.04	Discuss the impact of legislative changes on emergency medical service systems.	
43.0	Demonstrate knowledge of operational and organizational structures of emergency medical service systems–The student will be able to:	
43.01	Describe the functions and standards of departments in emergency medical service systems.	
43.02	Contrast administrative roles and responsibilities in different types of emergency medical service systems.	
43.03	Describe principles and philosophies of emergency medical service systems.	
43.04	Identify several basic principles of emergency medical care.	
43.05	Describe communication techniques within health care systems.	
43.06	Utilize state of the art language and terminology when communicating within the emergency medical service system.	
44.0	Demonstrate knowledge of psychological problems and stressors in emergency medical service employees and find appropriate solutions–The student will be able to:	
44.01	Demonstrate knowledge of the worth and dignity of each employee.	
44.02	Accommodate individual differences, characteristics, and behaviors.	
44.03	Adjust employee schedules, personnel assignments, etc. to provide optimum performance.	
45.0	Demonstrate knowledge of materials and supplies used in emergency medical service systems–The student will be able to:	
45.01	Evaluate current inventory.	
45.02	Prepare purchase orders with knowledge of current financial status and budgetary constraints.	
45.03	Demonstrate knowledge of optimum quality, price, and quantity.	
46.0	Demonstrate knowledge of occupational safety and health–The student will be able to:	
46.01	Prepare a plan for employee safety in the event of emergency situations involving business or office facilities.	
46.02	Identify hazardous materials and substances in the workplace.	
46.03	Identify appropriate storage facilities for all substances.	
46.04	Conduct inservice for employees.	
46.05	Respond to employee inquiries and post notices as needed.	
46.06	Implement Appropriate The Joint Commission patient safety goals.	
47.0	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate workloads for each employee–The student will be able to:	
47.01	Prepare job descriptions.	
47.02	Prepare job advertisements and notices.	
47.03	Compute man-hours required for each job position within the emergency medical service system.	
47.04	Identify factors that alter the workload and man-hours computed for each position.	
48.0	Review, approve and monitor departmental capital and operational budgets–The student will be able to:	
48.01	Develop capital budget justification format.	
48.02	Delegate capital budget preparation to key managers.	
48.03	Analyze and approve appropriate capital budget items.	
48.04	Develop an operational budget format.	
48.05	Analyze and approve appropriate financial levels in each operational budget.	
49.0	Identify and apply legal reimbursement systems–The student will be able to:	
	
49.01	Establish an item charge system that meets reimbursement system requirements.	
49.02	Establish a mechanism for utilization review and quality assurance.	
49.03	Develop an accounts receivable system which monitors and optimizes reimbursement.	
50.0	Comply with accreditation standards of governmental or governmental-appointed agencies and organizations–The student will be able to:	
50.01	Describe and discuss procedures to meet required standards for emergency medical service systems.	
50.02	Identify the required standards for health care personnel in general and emergency medical service personnel in particular.	
50.03	Develop policies and operational procedures to meet required standards.	
50.04	Establish liaison mechanisms with appropriate accrediting organizations.	
51.0	Demonstrate computer literacy–The student will be able to:	
51.01	Describe and demonstrate function and operation of basic computer systems.	
51.02	Describe and demonstrate various types of computer systems and their specific applications.	
51.03	Describe and demonstrate general applications such as word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and communications.	
51.04	Describe and discuss special applications such as computer-aided dispatch (CAD), quality assurance, and inventory control.	
Education Option:  This option (outcomes 52-57) prepares students as trainers and/or instructors in the EMS field.	
52.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic teaching methods, learning and educational psychology–The student will be able to:	
52.01	Describe and demonstrate various methods of student learning.	
52.02	Describe and demonstrate various methods of teaching as they apply to student learning techniques.	
52.03	Describe and demonstrate competency-based education (CBE).	
52.04	Describe and demonstrate short-term and long-term memory and the implications of each on the student learning process.	
52.05	Describe and demonstrate various educational psychologies.	
53.0	Describe and discuss curriculum design and development–The student will be able to:	
53.01	Develop and discuss needs assessments.	
53.02	Develop a task analysis.	
53.03	Develop student behavioral objectives.	
53.04	Design and develop competency-based curriculum.	
53.05	Integrate curriculum with current occupational responsibilities.	
53.06	Perform on-going curriculum review and development.	
54.0	Demonstrate appropriate measurement and evaluation skills–The student will be able to:	
54.01	Construct appropriate objective tests commensurate with curriculum.	
54.02	Develop effective measurement instruments for student performance in clinical settings.	
54.03	Develop effective evaluation tools for evaluating student performance.	
54.04	Record, monitor, and provide feedback to student regarding student progress.	
55.0	Demonstrate mastery of required technical skills–The student will be able to:	
55.01	Demonstrate performance of basic life support instructor skills.	
55.02	Demonstrate performance of advanced life support instructor skills.	
55.03	Demonstrate performance of trauma life support instructor skills.	
55.04	Demonstrate performance of other medical skills appropriate to the emergency medical services curriculum.	
56.0	Demonstrate classroom management skills–The student will be able to:	
56.01	Demonstrate and apply effective leadership skills.	
56.02	Demonstrate and apply effective motivational skills.	
56.03	Demonstrate and apply effective organizational skills.	
56.04	Demonstrate and apply effective disciplinary skill.	
57.0	Demonstrate computer literacy–The student will be able to:	
57.01	Describe and discuss various types of computer systems and their specific applications as they relate to Emergency Medical Services.	
57.02	Describe and discuss applications such as word processing, database management, spreadsheets, communications, and computer-aided instruction (CAI) as they relate to Emergency Medical Services.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

The recommended instructor-student ratio may not exceed 1:6 pursuant to 401.1201 F.S.  Clinical activity shall include appropriate patient assessment skills, intervention and documentation relevant to each clinical rotation. 

Special Notes

This program meets the Department of Health trauma score card methodologies and SUIDS training education requirements. Upon completion of this program, the instructor 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..

Through the use of common core courses and the addition of several optional courses, this program is designed to prepare students for employment in the following occupational areas:

Education Option:  Field Training Officer, In-service Training Officer, or EMS Instructor, SOC Code 25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.  The program must be approved by the Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS); and the curriculum must adhere to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Educational Standards for both the EMT and Paramedic.

Management Option:  EMS Coordinator, EMS Supervisor, EMS Shift Supervisor, Operations Manager, EMS Manager, or Director of EMS Services. SOC Code 11-1021 (General and Operations Managers).

Management practicum shall be provided in an agency which will provide the student with the opportunity to observe and practice the learning objectives.

All students must satisfy the requirements of both the EMT and Paramedic certificates prior to completion of the associate’s degree. 

The medical procedures performed by a Paramedic must be performed under the direction of a licensed physician with appropriate emergency experience according to Chapter 64J, Florida Administrative Code.

It is strongly recommended this program be accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs).  Beginning January 1, 2013, National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) will require students applying for Paramedic National certification to be from a CAAHEP/CoAEMSP accredited program.

Outcomes 01-11 are referred to as the Health Careers Core and do not have to be completed if the student has previously completed the Core in another health science program.  The Core should be taken first or concurrently with the first course in the program.  Following the successful completion of the core, the National Health Care Foundation Skill Standards Assessment with instructor approval and the completion of a portfolio.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  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 and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

To be transferable statewide between institutions, this program must have been reviewed, and a “transfer value” assigned the curriculum content by the appropriate Statewide Course Numbering System discipline committee.  This does not preclude institutions from developing specific articulation agreements with each other. 

The following ATD program has been approved by the Florida State Board of Education for statewide articulation credit into this degree program. 

Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)-ATD (0317020503/0317020504) – 11 credits

The following industry certifications have been approved by the Florida State Board of Education for statewide articulation credit into this degree program.  

Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT001) – 9 credits 

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp .

Program Length

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  The standard length of this program is 73 credit hours according to Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).  This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

Paramedic (0351090405) – 42 credit hours
Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) (0351090400) – 11 credit hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.