HEALTH SCIENCE

Instructor: Kim Schrader

Phone: 616-738-8950 x4480
Email: kschrade@oaisd.org
Parapro: Steve Stegeman
Phone: 616-738-8950 ext 4409

EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Students will be prepared to respond to many emergencies that require urgent
medical attention. This will be accomplished through the development and use of
strong patient assessment and practical skills needed to appropriately manage
the ill or injured patient. There are extensive clinical requirements that take place
during school hours, after school, and on weekends. At a minimum, 8 hours are
required in a hospital emergency room and 24 hours are required in an ambulance.
After meeting specific academic and clinical criteria, along with instructor
approval, students may be eligible to take the National Registry Emergency
Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) exam.

THE EMS FIELD

The Emergency Medical Services

field employs people who want to
help others with medical or trauma
emergencies.

EMS AT
CAREERLINE TECH CENTER

Students learn basic EMT care

including responding to medical and
traumatic emergencies. Practical
experience is gained by taking part in
ambulance & emergency department
job shadows.

MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS

n Emergency

Medical Care
n Anatomy & Physiology
n Patient Assessment
n Airway Management/Breathing
n Medical Emergencies
n Trauma Care
n Pediatric Emergencies
n Operations and
Disaster Management

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT ACADEMIC CREDIT COLLEGE CREDIT

You will earn elective credit at your high school when you complete this course.
You may be eligible to earn 4th year math-related credit, 3rd year science credit,
VPAA credit, and credit for an online learning experience. See your high school
counselor for more information.

YOU MIGHT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU

n possess

critical thinking skills

to identify and solve complex problems
n are detail-oriented
n work well under pressure
n communicate effectively (verbal & written)
n work well as a team member
n like

on a

JOBS YOU CAN PREPARE FOR

WITH FURTHER EDUCATION

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n EMT

n Paramedic

n Firefighter

n Physician

COLLEGE CREDIT

n Nursing

Students have the opportunity to earn college credit

n Criminal

Justice

while still in high school through direct college credit

options and articulation agreements.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Emergency Medical Services students have the
opportunity for leadership, competition, and community
service through membership in HOSA Health

Direct College
Direct college credit is actual college credit earned
while in a Tech Center program. The credit appears

Occupation Students of America.

on a college transcript and can be transferred to

CERTIFICATIONS

significantly reduced tuition is charged for each

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 PR

n Emergency

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 SHA -

Medical Technician

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many colleges/universities throughout Michigan. A

college class.

Articulated Credit
Articulated credit is credit that a specific college
or university grants for classes taken at the Tech
Center. Credit is posted to the transcript after the
student has completed a certain number of classes.
There is no charge for articulated credit and it cannot
be transferred from one college to another.
Visit the website for more information on college
credit opportunities:
www.oaisd.org/ctc/collegecareerservices/collegecredit

ENROLL NOW! Call your high school counselor or call 1-877-702-8601.

WWW.OAISD.ORG/CTC

The OAISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, or limited English proficiency in any of its programs or activities.The following
office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources Ottawa Area Intermediate School District13565 Port Sheldon St. Holland, MI 494241-877-702-8600 (toll free)