Andrew County Ambulance District

First Responder Program

General Overview of the Program:

This First Responder Class consists of reading all the chapters in the book, viewing all online videos, and taking the online Module tests.  It is broken down into 3 sections.  Once you are enrolled and have a book, you can begin section 1.  You can work on section 1 and complete at your leisure, but all modules must be viewed and passed before the date of the first laboratory/skills day.  Please watch the class introduction video and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Blake Rudel (816) 897-0549 and have them answered.

~Section 1~

• ACAD First Responder Introduction Video

Module 1 - Prepatory

• 1.1 Introduction to Emergency Service 

  • Read Chapter 1 in book (30 Min)
  • ACAD Introduction to EMS (24 Min)

• 1.2 Well Being of the First Responder 

  • Read Chapter 2 in Book (30 Min)
  • ACAD Well Being of First Responder (43 Min)

• 1.3 Legal 

  • Read Chapter 3 in Book (30 Min)
  • ACAD Legal (32 Min)

• 1.4 Human Body 

  • Read Chapter 4 in Book (30 Min)
  • ACAD Human Body Lecture (41 Min)
  • Anatomy & Physiology (90 Min) - This is an optional additional Video

• 1.5 lifting Moving (Read Chapter 5)

  • Read Chapter 4 in Book (30 Min)
  • ACAD Lifting and Moving Patients (20 Min)
  • Lifting and Moving (33 Min)
  • C-Collar Video (2.5 Min)
     
• MOD 1 TEST 

Module 2 - Airway

• 2.1 Airway 

  • Read Chapter 6 in Book (30 Min)
  • ACAD Airway Lecture (33 Min)
  • Airway Anatomy & Physiology (10 Min)
  • Ventilation (3.5 Min)
  • Opening the Airway (4 Min)
  • Airway Adjuncts  (9 Min)
  • Suction (5 Min)
  • Oxygen Tank Setup (5.5 Min)
  • Oxygen Delivery (10.5 Min)
  • Airway Summary (4 min)
     
• MOD 2 TEST

Module 3 - Patient Assessment

• 3.1 Patient Assessment (Read Chapter 7 & 8)

  • Read Chapters 7 & 8 in your Book (45 Min)
  • ACAD Patient Assessment Lecture (30 Min)
  • Vital Signs 1 (4 Min)
  • Vital Signs 2 (8 Min)
  • Patient Assessment - Instruction (21 Min)
  • Trauma Assessment Station Example EMT (6 Min)
  • Medical Assessment Station Example EMT (Remember you can not give medications) (9 Min)
     
• MOD 3 TEST

Laboratory / Skills Day May 26, 2018 9:00 at the Ambulance District in Savannah

All videos must be viewed and all 3 MOD tests must be completed with a passing score of 70% or greater before you arrive for the lab day.  Dress comfortably and be ready for a full day of learning.  

~Section 2~

This section is not complete yet .. it will be complete after the First Lab Day.

Module 4 - Circulation

• 4.1 Circulation (Read Chapter 9)

  • Read Chapter 9 in your Book (30 Min)
  • Read AHA Heartsaver Manual (30 Min)
  • ACAD Circulation Video (0 Min)
  • Heart Video (3 Min)
  • Ventricular Fibrillation (0 Min)
     
• MOD 4 TEST

Module 5 - Medical / Injuries

• 5.1 Medical Emergencies 

  • Read Chapters 10, 11, & 12 in your Book (90 Min)
  • ACAD Medical Emergencies Video (0 Min)
  • Poisonings Video [EMT] (0 Min)
  • Behavioral Emergencies [EMT] (0 Min)
  • Cincinnati Pre-Hospital Stroke Scale (0 Min)
  • Seizures (0 Min)
  • Atherosclerosis (0 Min)

• 5.2 Bleeding / Soft Tissue

  • Read Chapter 13 in your Book (30 min)
  • ACAD Bleeding / Shock / Soft Tissue Video (0 Min)
  • Bleeding (53 Min)

• 5.3 Injuries to Muscles and Bone

  • Read Chapter 14 in Your Book (30 Min)
  • ACAD Musculoskeletal Injuries Video (0 Min)
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries (105 Min)

• MOD 5 Test

Module 6 - Childbirth / Pediatrics / Geriatrics

• 6.1 Childbirth 

  • Read Chapter 15 in Your Book (30 Min)
  • ACAD Childbirth Video (0 Min)
  • Childbirth Part 1 [EMT] (0 Min)
  • Childbirth Part 2 [EMT] (0 Min)

• 6.2 Pediatric

  • Read Chapter 16 in Your Book (30 Min)
  • ACAD Pediatrics Video (0 Min)
  • Pediatrics Part 1 [EMT] (0 Min)
  • Pediatrics Part 2 [EMT] (0 Min)

• Geriatrics 

  • Read Chapter 17 in Your Book (30 Min)
  • ACAD Geriatrics Video (0 Min)

• Mod 6 Test

Module 7 - EMS Operations

• 7.1 EMS Operations (Read Chapter 18 & 19)

  • Read Chapters 18 & 19 in Your Book (45 Min)
  • ACAD EMS Operations Video (0 Min)
  • ACAD Terrorism Awareness Video (0 Min)
     
• MOD 7 Test
   

Laboratory / Skills Day TBD 9:00 at the Ambulance District in Savannah

All videos must be viewed and all 4 MOD tests must be completed with a passing score of 70% or greater before you arrive for the lab day.  Dress comfortably and be ready for a full day of learning. AHA CPR Training will be provided during this lab day.

~Section 3~

Final Assessment Day TBD 9:00 at the Ambulance District in Savannah (Should be done by 1pm)

There will be a final written exam and an Assessment station.  You must pass both final exams in order to pass the class. 

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