Undergraduate Program
First Aid
Dr. Trent Applegate
Dr. Applegate specializes in first aid and emergency care.
EMT
Mr. Walter Archie Tinsley
Mr. Tinsley is the EMT-Basic Course Coordinator
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
When there is an accident or medical emergency, an emergency medical technician (EMT) is capable of recognizing and stabilizing the sick or injured with life threatening crises. An EMT usually acts as one of first elements of the emergency medical system. An EMT can provide pre-hospital care either at the scene or in transportation. An EMT should also have good people skills: being understanding, patient, compassionate and able to handle stress well.
Introduction
This program prepares students to care for victims of accidents or medical emergencies in pre-hospital environments. The courses emphasize emergency medical techniques, such as airway management, diabetes management, managing cardiovascular emergencies, shock, trauma emergencies, fluid & electrolytes, IV & inhalation therapy, OB emergencies, subcutaneous medication administration, and patient assessment and teach these skills in a job-related context.
If students completing this program wish to become certified as an EMT, they are required to pass the Indiana state written and practical exams . There is also a national certification available from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Grades
Students will receive a letter grade for the lecture portion of the EMT course, H401, and receive a letter grade for the lab portion of the EMT course, H404. Both H401 and H404 must be taken and passed with a “C” or better to certify as an EMT.
Certification Process
If a student chooses to certify as an EMT at the end of the program, he/she must have a minimum of 128.5 hours set by the state of Indiana Homeland Security Division. The EMT course is one semester at a total of 80 hours not counting clinical observations at emergency departments and ambulance providers. Add one of the following pre-req’s of at least 50 hours for a total of 130 hours and a student will be in compliance with the state and be able to certify if he or she has all the course requirements completed by the last day of the EMT course.
If a student chooses not to certify (e.g. he/she simply wants to complete the EMT course and get Indiana University letter grades), then he/she would not have to do the Program Requirements (see below).
EMT Program Pre-Requirements
Every student must have completed one of the following three before being accepted into the EMT program, no exceptions:
- Dr. Applegate’s H160 course, or
- Wilderness First Aid Training, or
- be certified as a First Responder through the state of Indiana.
Program Requirements
CPR is a requirement to enter the H401 class and Healthcare Provider CPR (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (Red Cross) is required by the State before completing the program. Dr. Applegate’s H160 course provides American Red Cross “CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer” certification, needed for the EMT program.
This EMT training program requires 7 credits: 6 credits in courses and 1 credit in laboratory. It can be a stand-alone training or an addition to a bachelor's degree. Also students are required to take and pass several online assignments, e.g. NIMS, WMD, Haz-Mat’s, Autism Awareness and glucometer training. All online assignments can be completed within 3-6 hours. The assignments must be completed and certificate given to Course Coordinator Mr. Tinsley by the end of the EMT course.
Required courses:
- HPER H160 First Aid and Emergency Care (3 cr.)
Lecture and demonstration on first-aid measures for wounds, hemorrhage, burns, exposure, sprains, dislocations, fractures, unconscious conditions, suffocation, drowning, and poisons, with skill training in all procedures. - HPER H404 Emergency Medical Technician - Laboratory (1 cr.)
Skills are taught and practiced in this section of the course. H404 must be taken concurrently with H401 and is offered on Fridays with four sessions: - 8:00 am - 10:00 am, or
- 10:00 am - 12:00pm, or
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, or
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- HPER H401 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Ambulance
I (3 cr.)
Prereq: H160; must be taken concurrently with H404.
This class prepares the students to care for patients in a variety of emergency settings. In order to take the Indiana State EMT Certification exam, students must complete this course, plus H404 (Topical Seminar: EMT Lab), and be at least 18 years of age. Classes are held on Monday evenings from 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm in the Fall and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Spring.
To become a certified EMT, students must pass the course with a "C" or better, participate in two (2) eight-hour clinical sessions (emergency room and ambulance), and pass the required state exams. More information about certified EMT can be found at Indiana's Emergency Medical Services, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), or the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).
Teaching Assistant Positions
If a past student has taken the EMT training and wants to receive up to 2 credit hours he/she can sign up (H403) to be a teaching or lab assistant. Permission must be given by Course Coordinator Mr. Tinsley prior to signing up. Contact Mr. Tinsley for more information and to sign up.
Job Outlook
The program would aid anyone who will deal with health and safety issues in schools or colleges, business, government, the non-profit sector or industry. Students with the following majors may particularly want to consider this training: Business, Continuing Studies, Criminal Justice, Environmental Management, Health Education, Occupational Safety, Outdoor Recreation, or Public Health. Also most hospital emergency departments have E.D. Tech’s that work as an EMT in-house. Mr. Tinsley states that there are numerous past EMT students from Indiana University that are currently working for hospitals in and out of the local area.
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