POL 120 - Emergency Response

 
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None.
Academic Program Prerequisite: Law Enforcement, A.A.A.S., Police Academy Certificate
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Course Fees: $250.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Law Enforcement, A.A.A.S., Police Academy, Certificate

1. Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED)  
2. Dramatize tactical emergency casualty care, care for environmental emergencies, care for medical emergencies, and practical first aid exercises
3. Employ techniques used in police precision and pursuit driving.  Field driving and practice of learned techniques are emphasized
4. Emphasize and discuss the legalities, policies, and procedures of the above

 
Course Outline:
Students will be able to demonstrate the following MCOLES outcomes:

IV.A.1.1. Participate in a Classroom Facilitated Discussion of Law Enforcement Issues Involving Emergency Medical Situations

IV.A.1.2. Conduct an Initial Victim Assessment to Determine Medical Status

IV.A.1.3. Treat for Shock

IV.A.2.1. Describe the Common Causes of Respiratory Compromise

IV.A.2.2. Recognize the Causes and Signs of Airway Obstruction

IV.A.2.3. Clear the Airway

IV.A.2.4. Ventilate the Victim

IV.A.3.1. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Importance of Standard Precautions

IV.A.3.2. Control Bleeding

IV.A.3.3. Care for Penetrating and Puncture Wounds

IV.A.3.4. Care for Traumatic Amputation/Avulsion

IV.A.3.5. Care for Internal Bleeding

IV.A.3.6. Care for Eye Injuries

IV.A.4.1. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Principles of Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

IV.A.4.2. Perform Direct Threat Care

IV.A.4.3. Perform Indirect Threat Care

IV.A.4.4. Move Casualties

IV.A.4.5. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Survival Mindset in Medical and Tactical Emergencies

IV.A.5.1. Provide Emergency Care for Stroke

IV.A.5.2. Care for Diabetic Emergencies

IV.A.5.3. Provide Emergency Care for Seizures

IV.A.5.4. Provide Emergency Care for Poisoning

IV.A.5.5. Provide Emergency Care for Overdose

IV.A.5.6. Assist in Childbirth

IV.A.5.7. Provide Care for Heart Attack

IV.A.5.8. Treat for Broken Bones

IV.A.6.1. Provide Care for Cold Emergencies

IV.A.6.2. Provide Care for Heat Exhaustion

IV.A.6.3. Provide Care for Heat Stroke

IV.A.6.4. Provide Care for Burns

IV.A.6.5. Provide Care for Electric Shock

IV.A.6.6. Provide Care for Anaphylactic Shock

IV.A.7.1. Demonstrate Proper First Aid Techniques and Skills in a Simulated First Aid Emergency

IV.D.1.1. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Legal Issues Regarding Emergency Vehicle Operations

IV.D.1.2. Demonstrate an Understanding of Liability Issues That Relate to Emergency Vehicle Operations

IV.D.1.4. Operate an Emergency Vehicle Under Emergency Conditions

IV.D.1.5. Engage in a Pursuit

IV.D.1.6. Engage in Post-Incident Operations

IV.D.2.1. Demonstrate Preparedness for Emergency Vehicle Operations

IV.D.2.2. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Techniques of Emergency Vehicle Operations in Appropriate Situations

IV.D.2.3. Demonstrate an Understanding of Operating an Emergency Vehicle Under Adverse Environmental Conditions

IV.D.2.4. Operates an Emergency Vehicle Using Proper Techniques in Darkness

IV.D.2.5. Demonstrate Proficiency on the MCOLES Emergency Vehicle Operations Course or an MCOLES Approved Course that Exceeds the Standard

Demonstrations and practical exercises: 40-60%
Mandatory Course Components:
None.
Equivalent Courses:
None.