Title: Emergency Medical Responder (14055-IV)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Introducing Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
  Outline mandatory course requirements and paperwork.
  Complete a state-approved certification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Exploring Medical Responder Fundamentals
  Describe the components of EMS systems.
  Explain the influence of research and evidence-based decision-making on EMS care.
  Describe the roles and responsibilities of an EMR toward personal safety and the safety of the crew, patient, and bystanders.
  Explain the components and legal considerations of EMS documentation.
  Describe the techniques of effective and efficient team communication.
  Describe the communication skills that should be used to interact with a patient, family, and bystanders while providing patient care.
  Explain the legal implications of EMS care.
  Describe the EMS system’s role in prevention of illness and injury through public education.
Exploring the Human Body
  Describe the anatomy and physiology of the major body systems.
  Define common medical terms and abbreviations.
  Use knowledge of shock and respiratory compromise to respond to life threats.
  Describe the major physiological and psychosocial characteristics of life stages in relation to patient care.
Understanding Principles of Pharmacology
  Describe the medications that an EMR may administer.
  Demonstrate the steps for assisting or administering medications that are within the EMR scope of practice.
Managing Airway, Respiration, and Artificial Ventilation
  Discuss the general anatomy and physiology of respiration and ventilation.
  Demonstrate the assessment and management of the airway.
  Demonstrate the assessment of respiration and management of adequate respiration.
  Demonstrate the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation.
Assessing the Patient
  Demonstrate a scene size-up for single-patient and multiple-patient situations.
  Demonstrate a primary assessment.
  Demonstrate history taking.
  Demonstrate a secondary assessment.
  Demonstrate a reassessment.
Managing Medical Emergencies
  Describe life threats based on assessment findings of a patient with a medical emergency while awaiting additional emergency response.
  Demonstrate the assessment and management of patients experiencing neurological emergencies.
  Describe the assessment and management of patients with abdominal or gastrointestinal disorders.
  Demonstrate the assessment and management of patients with allergic reactions.
  Identify a patient with a potential infectious disease.
  Describe the assessment and management of patients with diabetic emergencies.
  Describe the assessment and management of patients displaying psychiatric or behavioral emergencies.
  Demonstrate the assessment and management of patients experiencing cardiac emergencies.
  Demonstrate the assessment and management of patients suspected of suffering from poisoning.
  Demonstrate the assessment and management of patients with respiratory emergencies.
  Describe the assessment and management of patients with genitourinary/renal disorders.
  Describe the identification, assessment, and management of patients with disorders of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat.
Managing Traumatic Injuries
  Describe bleeding.
  Describe chest trauma.
  Describe abdominal and genitourinary trauma.
  Describe orthopedic trauma.
  Describe soft-tissue trauma.
  Describe head, facial, neck, and spinal trauma.
  Describe environmental emergencies.
  Describe multi-system trauma.
Managing Special Patient Populations
  Describe emergency medical care of patients with gynecological emergencies.
  Describe the assessment and management of obstetric patients.
  Describe the care of neonatal patients.
  Describe the assessment and management of patients with special challenges.
Understanding EMS/EMR Operations
  Discuss the risks and responsibilities of emergency response.
  Explore establishment of incident command/management system (ICS).
  Evaluate the role of an EMR in a multiple-casualty situation.
  Describe the use of air medical transport.
  Describe the fundamental concepts of rescue operations.
  Explain an EMR’s role during a call involving hazardous materials.
  Evaluate the role of an EMR in a mass-casualty situation due to terrorism or disaster.
Demonstrating Psychomotor Skills
  Demonstrate airway management.
  Demonstrate bleeding control and care of shock.
  Demonstrate resuscitation procedures.
  Demonstrate use of skeletal procedures.
  Demonstrate medication administration.
  Perform simulated patient scenarios.
Exploring Requirements for Certification and Work-Based Learning Opportunities
  Research certification requirements for EMRs.
  (Optional) Observe emergency medical services operations.
  Research recertification requirements for an EMR.
Examining Opioids
  Describe the history of opioids in the United States.
  Describe the history of opioids in Virginia.
  Define the pharmacological components of opioids.
  Describe the therapeutic uses of opioids.
Understanding Pain Management Protocols
  Explain the science of physiological and emotional pain.
  Describe the diagnostic tools used in developing pain management plans.
  Describe pain treatment options available to various populations of patients.
  Describe the effects of opioid use on human body systems.
  Explain the mechanism and physical effects of opioids on the human body.
  Explain the use of opioids in practice settings.
  Describe the withdrawal and tapering side effects of opioid use.
  Describe storage and disposal options for opioids.
  Explain community resources for education about opioid use.
Examining Key Factors of Drug Addiction
  Examine the science of addiction.
  Explain prevention and early intervention strategies.
  Identify the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 TR).
  Identify the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria.
  Describe the elements of addiction therapy.
  Describe the medication management antidote used to prevent fatal opioid overdoses.
Exploring Integrated Behavioral Health
  Describe key communication topics involving opioids for patients.
  Describe communication topics for caregivers and family members.
  Describe interprofessional communication and collaboration for continuity of care.
Opioid Abuse Education Resources
  Acknowledgments and Copyright Information Opioid Education 2025.pdf
  Teacher Resources for Opioid Education
Additional Course Information
  8336_Student Competency Record_Copyright 2025.xlsx
  8336 Printable Version with Standards and HOSA Correlations
  Acknowledgments and Copyright Information