Upcoming Examination
Date: Saturday,
September 6th, 2008
Time: 7:30
a.m. - Approximately 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ballantine Hall
2nd Floor
Review Session
Date:
Friday, September 5th, 2008
Time: Approximately
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: HPER 016
Description: All practical
skills will be available for students to practice normally or
under testing conditions.
Course lab instructors, state practical
examiners, and other experienced EMTs will be available to help
students by answering questions,
performing simulated testing, and providing demonstrations.
Examination Procedure
You must check in
absolutely no later than 7:45 a.m., although it is recommended to check
in by 7:30 a.m.
The state proctor will give you additional
information before the examination. You must remain in the
waiting
room while not testing at a station, except to
use the restroom. You may bring your own materials, such
as the
state skills sheets, to study only in the
waiting room. You are responsible for bringing or ordering
your own
lunch, for which you will be given one hour,
starting approximately between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Skills
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Medical Patient Assessment
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Trauma Patient Assessment
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Supine Spinal Immobilization (Longboard/Backboard)
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Seated Spinal Immobilization (KED)
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Dual Lumen Airway Device (Combi-Tube)
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Cardiac Arrest Management and AED
Administration
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One Random from the Following:
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Upper Airway Adjuncts (OPA/NPA) and
Airway Suctioning
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Mouth-to-Mask Resuscitation with
Supplemental Oxygen
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Oxygen Administration
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Bleeding Control and Shock Management
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Long Bone Injury Immobilization
(Splinting)
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Joint Injury Immobilization
(Splinting)
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Traction Splinting (For Broken Femur)
Payment
If you have not already
paid, please pay by check or cash when you check in. If
paying by check, make it
payable to IU-EMS. The cost for the examination is
as follows:
Tips
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Thoroughly practice all of the skills in
the weeks before the examination until you are completely
comfortable with each one. Visit the
practical skills page to download copies of the skill
sheets and to read advice and tips on each of the skills.
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If you did not take Indiana University's
EMT-Basic course, HPER-H404, consider bringing your own
equipment that you are familiar with, such as cervical
collars or suction devices. Remember that the state
proctor must inspect all personal equipment before the examination.
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Get at least eight hours of sleep the
night before the examination.
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Eat a sufficiently sized and nutritious
breakfast on the day of the examination.
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Arrive promptly at 7:30 a.m.
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Be prepared to pay by cash or check if
you have not already paid.
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Bring your own state skills sheets to
periodically review the material and keep it fresh in your
mind.
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Do not cram or attempt to
temporarily memorize the steps.
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Wear gloves into each station to ensure
that you receive credit for appropriate body substance
isolation precautions (gloves will be provided).
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While testing, take a short time to relax
and gather your thoughts if necessary. You are always
allowed to go back over steps that you have already
performed, and can do some steps in a different order
than that given on the state skills sheet. Just
remember that all of the stations have a time limit.
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Most importantly, relax! Do
whatever works best for you in order to avoid becoming
stressed. Consider bringing a book, magazine, or
handheld game to use in the waiting room if it is necessary
for you to remain relaxed.
Obtaining
your Certification
The state EMS commission will send
your certification card via postal mail after you successfully complete
both state examinations and submit the
appropriate application materials. However, your certification
number should be available on
this page
(new window) a few days after you successfully complete the second
of the two state examinations. Once you
obtain your certification number, you are licensed to practice as an
EMT-Basic in Indiana. You do not need to
wait to receive your certification card via postal mail.
EMT-Basic State Practical Skills Examination Fall 2006
