Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Course Lab - SP25_EMS_142_501_Martinez_E - Course Syllabus

Sep 23, 2026

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Course Lab syllabus for the University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus, detailing course purpose, goals, and student outcomes aligned with National EMS Education Standards and New Mexico EMT-Basic scope of practice. Defines objectives spanning anatomy and physiology, disease and injury recognition, decision-making under duress, emergency skills performance, ethics, and entry-level EMT competence. Includes EMS system roles, patient assessment and lifesaving interventions for airway, breathing, and circulation, operations across multiple scenarios, and pharmacology within EMT scope. Also explains the I-BEST integrated skills component, required assessments, and course structure.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Pages11

Reading Time28 min

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I-BEST Component

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Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Course Lab University of New Mexico Valencia Campus SYLLABUS Course Number: SP25_EMS_ 142_501_Martinez_E Course Location: UNM-V/C-Valencia Health Sciences-H115 Class Meeting Days/Times: Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays/11:00AM-3:00PM Instructor: Edward T.“Tim” Martinez, AAS, EMT-I/I.C. Phone: (505)-620-4984 Office Hours: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Tuesdays, Thursdays by appointment also via email or Zoom [E-mail:](E-mail: etimothy@unm.edu)[ ](E-mail: etimothy@unm.edu)[etimothy@unm.edu](E-mail: etimothy@unm.edu) I-BEST Instructor: Michael Carriere Office phone: 505-925-8922 [Email: ](Email: mcarriere@unm.edu)[mcarriere@unm.edu](Email: mcarriere@unm.edu) [Office hours: By Appointment](Office hours: By Appointment) COURSE DESCRIPTION This EMT/EMT-Basic course meets the National EMS Education Standards for the EMT level. The course additionally includes the New Mexico EMT-Basic Scope of Practice. The course is designed specifically for emergency medical personnel who have access to specialized emergency vehicles and emergency rooms. The course content gives emergency medical personnel the knowledge and skills to recognize and stabilize patients with life-threatening emergencies at the scene and during transport. COURSE GOALS 1. To understand the theory of emergency care. 2. To gain a working knowledge of the human body, (anatomy and physiology) 3. To recognize signs and symptoms of various diseases and injuries and manage them. 4. To develop the ability to make decisions, under duress, during an emergency. 5. To successfully perform the skills needed in an emergency. 6. To develop a personal and professional ethical code concerning the treatment and care of others. 7. To attain entry level competence as an EMT/EMT-Basic, (see Two Track Grading) . STUDENT OUTCOMES 1. The student will be able to discuss the development of EMS systems 2. Describe the roles of EMS in the health care system. 3. Demonstrate the professional attributes expected of EMTs. 4. Perform the roles and responsibilities of an EMT with regard to personal safety and wellness, as well asthe safety of others. 5. Perform the duties of an EMT with regard for medical-legal and ethical issues, including functioning under medical direction and within the scope of practice. 6. Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life span development, and therapeutic communications to the assessment and management of patients. 7. Identify the need for and perform immediately lifesaving interventions to manage a patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation utilizing the full EMT-Basic scope of practice. 8. Assess and manage patients of all ages with a variety of complaints, medical conditions, and traumatic injuries. 9. Apply principles of emergency medical services operations, including considerations in ambulance and air medical transportation, multiple-casualty incidents, gaining access to and extricating patients, hazardous materials incidents, and responding to situations involving weapons of mass destruction. 10. Understand pharmacology and the EMT-Basic/EMT scope of practice medications. What are the goals of the IBEST component? 1. Upon completion of this course, you will demonstrate the following foundational competencies, which are drawn from the National Reporting System’s outcome measures for adult learners at the high adult secondary level: 2. Can comprehend, explain and analyze information from a variety of literary works, including primary source materials and professional journals. 3. Can show active problem-solving skills 4. Show a working understanding of units and conversions 5. Writing is cohesive with clearly expressed ideas supported by relevant detail. 6. Can use varied and complex sentence structures with few mechanical errors. 7. Can read technical information and complex manuals and can comprehend college level books. 8. Can read text a

FAQs

What knowledge and skills does the EMT-Basic course aim to develop?

The course targets understanding emergency care theory, working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, recognizing signs and symptoms of diseases and injuries, and performing emergency skills required for EMT-Basic practice.

What student outcomes are expected upon completing the course?

Students are expected to discuss EMS systems, demonstrate professional attributes, perform EMT responsibilities for safety and wellness, manage medical-legal and ethical issues, apply anatomy and pathophysiology to patient assessment, and perform lifesaving airway, breathing, and circulation interventions within scope.

How does the I-BEST component affect students in this class?

The I-BEST component integrates foundational reading, writing, math, and study skills to support completion of a career-based certificate. Students must complete a WorkKeys pre-test, and a post-test is required before the end of the semester.

Sep 23, 2026

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