EMS2 - EMT Refresher
FALL 2007, SECTION 1173
MANDATORY SKILLS DAY
Saturday, DEC. 1, 1:00Pm, room 2502
 
 
COURSE INSTRUCTOR Name: Bill Murphy Education: BA, Cal Poly SLO - Political Science AS, El Camino College - Paramedic AS, Allan Hancock College - Fire Technology Occupation: Firefighter/Paramedic, Morro Bay Fire Department  contact INFORMATION Email: wmurphy@cuesta.edu Telephone: (805) 546-3119  other LINKS Cuesta College Cuesta College Home Cuesta EMT Programs Cuesta Nursing & Allied Health EMS Agencies California EMS Agency National Highway Traffic Safety Administration SLO County EMS Agency EMS Publications EMS Magazine Firehouse Magazine Journal of Emergency Medical Services Professional EMS Organizations National Association of EMTs National Registry of EMTs OTHER American Medical Response CAL FIRE California Highway Patrol CHP CAD San Luis Ambulance mailto:wmurphy@cuesta.eduhttp://www.cuesta.eduhttp://academic.cuesta.edu/emt/http://academic.cuesta.edu/nursinghttp://www.emsa.ca.govhttp://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.2a0771e91315babbbf30811060008a0c/http://www.sloemsa.orghttp://www.emsresponder.comhttp://www.firehouse.comhttp://www.jems.comhttp://www.naemt.orghttp://www.nremt.orghttp://www.amr.nethttp://www.fire.ca.govhttp://chp.ca.govhttp://cad.chp.ca.govhttp://www.sanluisambulance.comshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5shapeimage_2_link_6shapeimage_2_link_7shapeimage_2_link_8shapeimage_2_link_9shapeimage_2_link_10shapeimage_2_link_11shapeimage_2_link_12shapeimage_2_link_13shapeimage_2_link_14shapeimage_2_link_15shapeimage_2_link_16
 
Cuesta College offers the EMT Refresher course (EMS2) in an online format. This course will review and update your knowledge of the principles and skills required to perform as an EMT-I in the State of California and is divided into modules consistent with the 1994 release of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic: National Standard Curriculum. The WebCT course site includes a syllabus, content pages, self-administered quizzes/exams and a message board.
 
NOTE: EMS2 includes a mandatory skills day (see red text above). This day will include various skills stations, including AED and research presentations. Please do not enroll in this class if you have a known conflict with the mandatory skills day, as no alternate dates will be scheduled.
 
A textbook purchase is not required for this course; however, the student should have their EMT-1 textbook available as a reference. The course is designed to work easily with the textbook Essentials of Emergency Care, by Limmer, Elling and O'Keefe, Brady Books, Prentice Hall Publishing. This text is available for purchase at the bookstore and includes PowerPoint slides on a CD.
 
Online using WebCT: This course is offered online using the WebCT platform. You will not be able to login until the first day of class.
 
On the first day of class, October 1st, 2007, login at - webct.cuesta.edu
 
An automated slide show is available with more information on this course at: EMS2_Introduction.
 
Distance Education: Please review the following information to determine whether the online classroom environment may be right for you. This course requires that you:
    •    Check your email for class announcements at least three times a week.
    •    Disable email filters that may block course emails/announcements.
    •    Are self-motivated to engage the program on a regular basis.
    •    Are comfortable using a "browser" to navigate through web pages.
    •    Use a search engine to research EMS topics.
    •    Participate in online class discussions/message boards.
    •    Understand the concepts associated with logging in and using passwords.  
Eligibility: In order to take this course, students must submit a copy of their EMT Certificate or card, and their social security number, by mail or in person, to the Nursing Division office, Cuesta College, P.O. Box 8106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106.  This information must be submitted at least one week prior to the beginning of the semester.  The student must have access to a computer with an email account and internet access.  In addition to the proceeding, the student will need to initial a course acknowledgement form.
 
Disability Information: If you are a student with a verified disability, please notify the instructor of your needs for accommodations as soon as possible. Authorized accommodations and alternative media will be provided as appropriate.
Minimum Computer Requirements: 
  1. Click here for more information on the computer requirements for Distance Learning at Cuesta College.
Additionally, the following is recommended:  
    •    Upgrading your browser to the most current version.
    •    Discontinue, while using the WebCT/EMS2 course, any "pop-up ad" blockers. 
    •    Make sure you have Adobe Acrobat Viewer loaded on your computer. 
    •    Complete the “Browser Check” on the WebCT login page and adjust your browser accordingly.
Certification: Following successful completion of this program, you will receive a Cuesta College Course Completion certificate. Cuesta College does not issue the EMT Certificate/Card. Depending on your County or EMS Region, there will be additional steps necessary for re-certification. A link to the SLO County EMSA is provided in the OTHER LINKS area on the left-hand side of this page.