EMS 172B - Vehicle Extrication for Paramedics

1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze a Hazardous Materials incident and implement actions as outlined in NFPA 472 with regard to a vehicle accident
2. Identify and apply emergency assessment and care to victims of a single or multi-vehicle crash incident
3. Demonstrate the ability to size-up and manage an accident scene where situations exist that pose a threat to a rescuer, patient and/or bystander
4. Demonstrate appropriate usage and safety of protective equipment during all exercises
5. Demonstrate knowledge in the procedures for the procurement and utilization of the resourced necessary to conduct safe and effective vehicle extrication
6. Demonstrate entry techniques to disentangle victims in a wrecked vehicle as rapidly as possible during hands-on exercises
7. Demonstrate skill when given a simulated patient in a wrecked automobile the student wills safely extricate the patient using necessary extrication tools
8. Demonstrate how to protect, life, carry and immobilize the patient during all procedures
9. Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle anatomy through written assessment
10. Discuss the concepts of ICS as they relate to scene management, vehicle extrication and patient care in any emergency situation