Course Description

The Emergency Medical Technician course prepares the EMT student to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to Emergency Medical Services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting, and providing patient transportation.

Course Rationale and Instructor Objectives

This course is 144 contact hours in duration. It serves as the prerequisite for admission to the EMSP Paramedic Program. The course will prepare students to test for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician level certification. This course trains students to be entry-level first responders.

Learning & Instructional Methodology

Teaching and learning methods in this course may include, but are not limited to, assigned readings, presentations, discussion, critical thinking exercises, labs, and class activities. Evaluation procedures include quizzes, written examinations, skills examinations, and assignments.

Supplemental information to assist in your learning will be posted on BlackboardTM. Please check BlackboardTM frequently.

Course Texts

• Mistovitch, J. and Karren, K. (2011). Prehospital Emergency Care, 11th edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. REQUIRED (digital copy of text is allowed)
 Prehospital Emergency Care, 11th Ed. Workbook OPTIONAL AND RECOMMENDED

• EMSP Master Handbook (available for free download online by clicking the link).  1160 Clinical packet (provided)

• Course grades for EMSP 1501 are determined using the following combination of module exams, quizzes, homework, final exam, competencies, and completions:

  GRADE ITEMIZATION

• Preparatory Module Exam (14%)

• Trauma Module Exam (14%)

• Medical Module Exam (14%)

• Special Patients/Operations Module Exam (14%)

• Combined Quiz, SOAPE Documentation, Skills Folder, Homework, & Other Average

  (14%)

• Scenario-Based Trauma Patient Assessment (5%)

• Scenario-Based Medical Patient Assessment (5%)

• Final Exam (20%)

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

• CPR Competency Quiz: 25 Question Multiple Choice (a passing score of 88% or better)

• Pharmacology Competency Quiz: 25 Question Multiple Choice (Pass/Fail with a passing score of 90% or better)

 Jurisprudence Competency Quiz: 10 Questions Multiple Choice (Pass/Fail with a passing score of 80% or better)

• Completion of Skills Folder (Pass/Fail)

• Summative Skills Competency Testing (Pass/Fail)

• Documentation Writing Competency (must earn 2 – 90%’s out of a total of 6 tries max)

• Completion of All EMSP 1160 Requirement

  Testing Dates

  Please refer to Course Schedule for unit exams and arrange your personal schedule so that you will be able to take exams during the posted times.

Course Learning Objectives/Outcomes

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe the roles of EMS in the health care system.

• Demonstrate the professional attributes expected of EMTs.

• Perform the roles and responsibilities of an EMT with regard to personal safety and

  wellness, as well as the safety of others.

• 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.

• Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life-span development, and

  therapeutic communications to the assessment and management of patients.

• Identify the need for, and perform, immediately life-saving interventions to manage a

  patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation.

• Assess and manage patients of all ages with a variety of complaints, medical conditions,

  and traumatic injuries.

• 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.

  SCANS Competencies

  These can be located in the folder labeled Course Information, on BlackboardTM.

Course Coordinator

Emergency Medical Services Professions EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician Course Syllabus / Combined First Day Handout Fall 2023 All EMT Campuses

 Steven Villavicencio: svillavi@austincc.edu
 Office: EVC 9111 Office hours by appointment

Lead Instructors

•   Juliana Roberts / Nate Denney / Karen Horan MTW AM EVC

•   Bo Gillespie / Katie Contreras MTW PM HYS

•   Blake Hardy / Ally Dowell MTW PM EVC

•   Chad Henrichs / Stacee Henrichs MTTh PM CYP

  Skills Instructors

• Various (See Course Schedule for instructor initials)

Instructor Contact Information

Nate Denney nathan.denney Karen Horan khoran@austincc.edu

Blake Hardy jhardy@austincc.edu
Ally Dowell alina.dowell@austincc.edu
Chad Henrichs chenrich@austincc.edu
Stacee Henrichs stacee.henrichs@austincc.edu
See Contact Information on BlackboardTM for other instructors

Instructor Office Hours and Location

• All times by appointment

Course Meeting Days and Times

• See Course Schedules individual times

• All Evening Classes 5:30PM-10:00PM

  Course Location

  • EVC/HYSPSTC/CYP

@austincc.edu

Juliana Roberts juliana.roberts@austincc.edu

Katie Contreras katherine.contreras@austincc.edu

Bo Gillespie bo.gillespie@austincc.edu

Course Description

The Emergency Medical Technician course prepares the EMT student to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to Emergency Medical Services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting, and providing patient transportation.

Course Rationale and Instructor Objectives

This course is 144 contact hours in duration. It serves as the prerequisite for admission to the EMSP Paramedic Program. The course will prepare students to test for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician level certification. This course trains students to be entry-level first responders.

Learning & Instructional Methodology

Teaching and learning methods in this course may include, but are not limited to, assigned readings, presentations, discussion, critical thinking exercises, labs, and class activities. Evaluation procedures include quizzes, written examinations, skills examinations, and assignments.

Supplemental information to assist in your learning will be posted on BlackboardTM. Please check BlackboardTM frequently.

Course Learning Objectives/Outcomes

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe the roles of EMS in the health care system.

• Demonstrate the professional attributes expected of EMTs.

• Perform the roles and responsibilities of an EMT with regard to personal safety and

  wellness, as well as the safety of others.

• 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.

• Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life-span development, and

  therapeutic communications to the assessment and management of patients.

• Identify the need for, and perform, immediately life-saving interventions to manage a

  patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation.

• Assess and manage patients of all ages with a variety of complaints, medical conditions,

  and traumatic injuries.

• 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.

  SCANS Competencies

  These can be located in the folder labeled Course Information, on BlackboardTM.

Course Texts

• Mistovitch, J. and Karren, K. (2011). Prehospital Emergency Care, 11th edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. REQUIRED (digital copy of text is allowed)
 Prehospital Emergency Care, 11th Ed. Workbook OPTIONAL AND RECOMMENDED

• EMSP Master Handbook (available for free download online by clicking the link).  1160 Clinical packet (provided)

Required Equipment

• Stethoscope

• Sphygmomanometer

• Penlight

• Safety Glasses

• Watch

• Small Note Pad & Pen

  Course Completion Certificate Requirements

  Successful completion and certification eligibility for this course require adherence to all course policies. This includes obtaining a minimum course average of 75% in the didactic portion of the course including a minimum score of 75% on each module examination, a minimum score of 75% on the course final examination, and successfully demonstrating all required skills and competencies. Any failure to meet the requirements for competencies and skill testing will result in a failure (grade of F) in the course and non-eligibility to certify.

  The course grade for EMSP 1501 is independent of the course grade for EMSP 1160 – however they are linked for purposes of certification eligibility. A minimum course average of 75% in EMSP 1160 is also required for certification eligibility. A course grade less than 75% in either course is considered “not passing” and results in ineligibility for certification. If this happens, the student must re-take both EMSP 1501 and EMSP 1160 (linked courses) and meet all requirements to be eligible for certification.

  Course grades for EMSP 1501 are determined using the following combination of module exams, quizzes, homework, final exam, competencies, and completions:

  GRADE ITEMIZATION

• Preparatory Module Exam (14%)

• Trauma Module Exam (14%)

• Medical Module Exam (14%)

• Special Patients/Operations Module Exam (14%)

• Combined Quiz, SOAPE Documentation, Skills Folder, Homework, & Other Average

  (14%)

• Scenario-Based Trauma Patient Assessment (5%)

• Scenario-Based Medical Patient Assessment (5%)

• Final Exam (20%)

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

• CPR Competency Quiz: 25 Question Multiple Choice (a passing score of 88% or better)

• Pharmacology Competency Quiz: 25 Question Multiple Choice (Pass/Fail with a passing score of 90% or better)

 Jurisprudence Competency Quiz: 10 Questions Multiple Choice (Pass/Fail with a passing score of 80% or better)

• Completion of Skills Folder (Pass/Fail)

• Summative Skills Competency Testing (Pass/Fail)

• Documentation Writing Competency (must earn 2 – 90%’s out of a total of 6 tries max)

• Completion of All EMSP 1160 Requirement

  Testing Dates

  Please refer to Course Schedule for unit exams and arrange your personal schedule so that you will be able to take exams during the posted times.

  Exam & Exam Retest Policies

  Students must pass each module exam before advancing to the next. All module exams must be passed to complete the course. Students with a module grade below 75% will be required to retest the exam. The maximum retest grade is scored as a 75% even if the raw retest score is higher. Only two (2) retests are allowed per student, per semester including module and final exams. Exams will be administered through Respondus® software from home, unless otherwise noted on the Course Schedule.

  The minimum passing score on the final exam is 75%. Students scoring below 75% will be allowed only one retest if they have not previously used both of their available retests. Retests of the final exam will carry a maximum score of 80% even if the raw retest score is higher. Failure to make the minimum score on the final exam within the number of available retests will constitute a failure in the course.

  An exam can only be taken once per day. Dates for all course exams are available on the Course Schedule. More than one attempt at an exam on the same day is not permitted and will be counted as a zero. A student can attempt to retest an exam on any day following their failed attempt, as long the attempt is completed by the retest exam deadline. A missed deadline for an exam (initial or retest) will constitute a grade of zero for the exam. A student may not retest an exam if they have scored a passing grade on the initial exam.

  You are not allowed to miss scheduled lab time beginning July 6 to go take an exam from home. This will constitute as unexcused absence from class.

  Each module exam has 3 versions (A and B and C). Version A is for initial exam and version B is for the retest. A student MUST attempt version A first, unless they have passed the deadline for version A and are attempting the retest version B. If a student attempts version B first, whether by accident or for any other reason, they will receive a maximum passing score of 75. If this accidental attempt is failed, the student must take version A as the retest. This penalty for taking the wrong exam is set to encourage all students to closely follow directions and so that all students are taking the correct exam so that quality item analysis can be obtained.

Exam Review Policy

Module exams will not be reviewed during class lab time but can be reviewed by appointment with lead instructor. This may be done virtually or in person. At any point in the course, if a student fails an exam, they may contact their lead instructor for general feedback on items missed on an exam. The exam cannot be discussed in any detail. We always recommend, if an exam is failed, first go back to the module review and study questions that are not known. The B version of the exam will be significantly different than A version, so knowing exact questions missed will not help much when studying for a retest. The module review questions are designed to use as the main study guide for each exam. After the test review period is over, tests will no longer be available for student review. A student may schedule an appointment with a Lead Instructor to review the exam. Exam review will be done in one of the labs with only the presence of student notes and textbook. A student may not have a cell phone or any other digital or electronic recordable device in the lab at the time of exam review. The student is not allowed to write down anything. All writing devices are strictly prohibited in the lab during this exam review. At no time will students have access to the exam keys. Students are encouraged to look up missed answers with permitted materials. Instructors will also be available to help with difficult questions.

Only students who have taken the exam are eligible to review the exam. Prior to passing an exam, instructors will not discuss student performance or provide any feedback specific to the exam questions. Students may make an appointment with their Lead Instructors to discuss general test taking strategies including general topic areas missed.

The final exam is available for direct review, per department policy at instructors discretion. General feedback on this exam is available so students may know what areas were missed in preparation for National Registry.

Pop Quiz and Module Homework Policies

Module homework (2 assignments per module plus a CPR homework) will be given via BlackboardTM and is designed to reinforce learning. Deadlines for this homework will be posted on the course schedule. Pop quizzes may be administered during class time. There are no make- up quizzes due to absences unless you have pre-arranged an absence with your Lead Instructor and you get that instructor’s approval to take a quiz upon your return. This will be on a case-by- case basis, and up to the Lead Instructor’s discretion. As a general rule, if you miss a quiz, the grade will be recorded as a zero. No quiz grades are dropped in this course.

Patient Care Report / SOAPE Narrative

Late Patient Care Reports and homework assignments will not be accepted after the due date. These will need to be emailed to your lead instructors. There are no make-up Patient Care Reports due to absences unless you have pre-arranged an absence with your Lead Instructor and you get that instructor’s approval to turn one in upon your return. This will be on a case-by- case basis, and up to the Lead Instructor’s discretion. As a general rule, if you forget to turn in a Patient Care Report at the start of class, the grade will be recorded as a zero.

Students may not use class time to complete any late assignments. No Patient Care Report grades are dropped in this course.

A series of six assignments will be given throughout the semester. No more than six assignments will be given. Until two scores of 90% or better are made on these assignments all scores will be counted, including any zero’s for not turning one in. Once a student obtains two scores of 90% or better, the student is not required to turn in any more Patient Care Report homework. Once two scores of 90% or better are obtained, the score on any subsequent Patient Care Report that is turned in will be averaged in with previous scores as a means for students to improve a low score. A student must obtain two (2) scores of 90% or better in order to pass this portion of the course. Failure to obtain two scores of 90% or better will result in a failing grade for EMSP 1501.

Student Workbook

Course Grading Scale

•   91-100 A

•   83-90 B

•   75-82 C

•   67-74 D

•   Below 67 F

  CPR Competency Quiz

  Each student is required to successfully complete a written 25 question CPR Competency Quiz with a grade of 88% or better by the deadline specified in the Course Schedule. A student will be given three attempts to pass this quiz. No more than one attempt can be made on a given day. The score on the student’s attempts, regardless of whether or not it is a passing score, will be averaged into the quiz grade in the grade book. 

  Pharmacology Competency Quiz

  Each student is required to successfully complete a written 20 question Pharmacology Competency Quiz with a grade of 90% or better by the deadline specified in the Course Schedule. A student will be given three attempts to pass this quiz. No more than one attempt can be made on a given day. The score on the student’s first attempt, regardless of whether or not it is a passing score, will be counted as a quiz grade in the grade book. Any retest score of this Quiz will not count as a grade in the grade book. A student who does not meet the required score by the deadline will be asked to withdraw from the program.

  Jurisprudence Competency Quiz

  State legislation requires that all students graduating from an initial EMS course show competency in Texas EMS rules, also known as Jurisprudence. A multiple-choice quiz will be administered on the day of the in-class Module 4 Exam. Students will receive specific study information on Blackboard to prepare for this quiz. Students must pass the quiz with an 80% by three attempts. Failure to ultimately pass the Jurisprudence Quiz with 80% or better will result in failure in the course. This quiz is pass/fail only, and the score is not reflected in the course grade average.

Students will be encouraged to complete certain pages of the student workbook. .

Skills Competency Demonstration

Each student will be required to successfully demonstrate mastery of all skills throughout the semester. The skills in the lab section are pass/fail. Some skills are considered as formal summative skills that will be formally tested.

For formal summative skills, the student will receive skill sheets with necessary steps for mastery. Each student will have two (2) attempts per skill to pass – an initial attempt and a retest attempt. A student may use one additional third attempt (double-retest) on one single skill only, for the course. A mandatory remediation of the double-failed skill and all other initially failed skills is required before the final second retest skill can be attempted. This remediation does not require an instructor present. There is no specified minimum lab time that a student must spend to remediate each skill, but in some instances of randomized skills, the student should spend enough time to be prepared for any possible skill. A mock test at the end of student practice is not required but may be requested by the student on any day prior to the actual final retest attempt. Randomized skills may undergo a mock test during remediation, but keep in mind the actual skill tested may be different than the skill mock tested. Should this final attempt (or additional failure of any already failed skill) be unsuccessful, the student must withdraw from the course or receive a failing course grade.

Students who need remediation in order to pass a skill test may be required to practice that skill outside of class. It is up to the student to make arrangements to attend any required remediation within the stated time frame. A student may not practice a skill in lab or Open Lab on the same day that the student is to verify competency of the skill. Also, a retest of a skill cannot be performed on the same day it is initially tested – with very limited exceptions at the Lead Instructor’s discretion.

All students are encouraged to practice their skills throughout the semester during scheduled lab times or by appointment in Open Lab. The student will be provided with more information about Open Lab on the first day of class.

A student may be allowed to take the course Final Exam prior to completion of all formal skills, but the exam will not be graded until all skills have been successfully verified and passed.

BlackboardTM contains a link to skills videos that can assist students in reinforcing their skills. These videos may not be downloaded or posted on any social medial. They are property of ACC.

Skills taught and tested (tested skills shown in bold)

• Oxygen Setup / NRB / NPA / CPAP

• BVM Ventilations / OPA / Suctioning

• Cardiac Arrest Management / AED

• Spinal Motion Restriction – Supine

• Vital Signs

• Bleeding / Shock Management

• Medication Administration (Epi-Pen®, SVN, MDI, ASA, Nitro, Oral Glucose,

  Glucagon, Naloxone)

• Splinting - Long Bone (as random)

• Splinting – Joint (as random)

• Kendrick Traction Splint (as random)

• Scoop Stretcher

• Stair Chair

• Stretcher Ops

• Patient movement techniques

• Bandaging / Splinting tools and techniques

•   Patient Assessment – Trauma

•   Patient Assessment - Medical

  Skills videos will be made available on BlackboardTM for student access. These videos are property of Austin Community College and may not be downloaded or posted on social media. They must be viewed directly through BlackboardTM.

  Scenario-Based Medical/Trauma Assessment Tests

  At the end of the semester, students will demonstrate overall mastery of patient assessment and treatments in scenario format (one medical scenario and one trauma scenario). These Assessment Tests will be hands-on and may include any of the skills, treatments, and procedures learned during the semester. Skills can be verbalized as being delegated, but all assessments must be hands-on to receive credit. Trauma Assessment Test will count 5% of overall grade, and Medical Assessment Test will count 5% of overall grade. A minimum grade of 80% must be made on each Assessment to pass. The student will be given one available retest per assessment, as with any skills test. Documented remediation will be required after an unsuccessful retest, if a final retest is available. A student can only double-fail one single skill or assessment test per course and can only use one single double retest attempt. Any retest of Assessment will carry a maximum score of 80% even if the raw retest score is higher. Failure to ultimately make the minimum score on either of the Assessments will constitute a failure in the course.

  Attendance Policy

  Attendance in the class for the labs is an expectation and requirement. Student attendance is required at all scheduled classes, including lab sessions. It is the student’s responsibility to sign in on the attendance roster. If a student forgets to sign in, they will be marked as absent for the day.

  The maximum amount of time a student can miss is 10% of the total minutes allotted to the class. This equates to 14.4 (14 hours, 20 minutes) hours of total absence time. An Absence Report from a Lead Instructor may be issued as this limit is approached, and if the limit is exceeded the student will be removed from the course.

  There are no excused or unexcused absences. The Medical Director for this course considers you either present, late, or absent, regardless of reason.

  If a student misses any class, they are responsible for any missed quizzes, examinations, and material covered in that class session.

  Tardiness Policy

  Prompt arrival is expected at all class activities. Arrival to class after instruction has begun is very disruptive to the instructor and to fellow peers. Habitual tardiness is unprofessional, and not a behavior that EMSP students should cultivate.

Students must sign in at the beginning of class on the sheet provided and must sign out if they leave prior to the end of class or lab.

After three late arrivals the student may receive a Tardiness Report from a Lead instructor of the course. This will be signed and placed in the student’s file. Upon the seventh instance of tardiness the student will be removed from the course.

If the student arrives late, the arrival time must be recorded on the attendance sheet. This time is what is on the digital clock located in the classroom. Should this be inaccurate, the time provided by the instructor will be used. Students who leave class early must sign out on the attendance sheet and indicate at what time class was left. Arriving late, leaving early, being late from break, leaving class (for personal business, retrieving required equipment or materials needed for class, etc.) are all counted against the attendance record. Please come to class with your equipment and supplies in hand and take care of personal issues and business at the breaks provided. There are no excused tardies, including late to class from taking an exam or arriving late from clinical.

Withdrawal Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the course. Instructors will not withdraw a student after failure to attend class or if a student cannot continue for academic reasons. Students may withdraw from one or more courses prior to the withdrawal deadline by submitting a request form to Admissions and Records. This may conveniently be done online, as well. Withdrawal deadline is published in the academic calendar and is also reflected in your Course Schedule. Withdrawal courses appear on the student’s record with a grade of W. Until a student is officially withdrawn, the student remains on the class roll and will receive a grade of F for the course.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact withdrawing from a course may have on their financial aid, veteran’s benefits, international student status, and academic standing. Students are urged to consult with their instructor or an advisor before making schedule changes. Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college career. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are encouraged to carefully select courses and contact an advisor or counselor for assistance.

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that their name is removed from the roster should they decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should they feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, they should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken after Fall 2002 may be charged a higher tuition rate for that course.

Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog. Specific questions about withdrawal policies can be handled at the Admissions and Records office at each campus.

Situations that will require a student to withdraw from EMSP course(s) include but are not limited to:

• Exceeding allowable absences and/or tardies

• Failure to meet Student Evaluation/Testing requirements

• Violation of probation

If you must withdraw from this course before completion, or if you fail the course, you should meet with a Lead Instructor with regards to requirements for re-entry, and for reminder of withdrawal deadlines. The withdrawal deadline is listed on course schedule.

Incomplete Policy

An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course. A grade of Incomplete cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester. Please refer to the EMSP Master Handbook for details and specifics on receiving a grade of Incomplete.

All students are expected to complete all requirements of the course during the regular semester. For occasional, extreme circumstances, an Incomplete may be considered if the following requirements are met:

• The student must request the Incomplete in writing from the Lead Instructor of the course.

• The student must have no pending disciplinary actions or probations in effect.

• For lecture/lab courses, the student must have at least a 75% course grade average.

• The cause of the Incomplete is beyond the control of the student.

• All Incompletes MUST be completed prior to the final date, indicated in the college

  calendar, for withdrawals in the subsequent semester.

• The student will be required to sign a written “Completion Contract” specifying the

  requirements for completion.

  The Completion Contract requirements will include:

• All required coursework completed in accordance with the deadlines for completion.

• How and to whom the coursework is to be turned in.

• The consequences of non-compliance with terms of the Student Incomplete Grade

  Contract.

  All incomplete work MUST be completed prior to the date set by the Lead Instructor of the course.

  Comportment / Progressive Discipline Objectives & Outcomes

  Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the professional expectations for EMTs at all times. Students are reminded that they are representatives of Austin Community College whenever and wherever they are involved with course-related activities. Professional conduct is essential to a successful course experience and EMS career.

  Faculty is committed to assisting students to be successful in the program. To afford students due process, Health Science students who are not meeting course objectives in class, clinical/practicum, or lab will be apprised of their performance status using the progressive discipline process.

● First Occurrence: Conference
A written Conference Report will identify specific course/clinical objectives not met and a remediation plan/contract, including deadlines for completion, to assist the student to correct the deficit and remain in the program and be successful. If at any time the

student does not comply with all terms outlined in the Conference Report, the student may be placed on probation or withdrawn from the program.

• ●  Second Occurrence: Probation
  Probation is a trial period in which the student must improve or be withdrawn from the program due to, but not limited to:

  • Unsatisfactory clinical performance
  • Unsatisfactory clinical attendance and punctuality
  • Inability to maintain physical and mental health necessary to function in the

  program
  • Unethical, unprofessional behavior, and/or unsafe clinical practice
  • Refusal to participate with a procedure
  • Unsafe or unprofessional clinical practice that compromises patient or staff safety • Behavior which compromises clinical affiliations
  • Failure to comply with all terms outlined in the Conference Report

• ●  Third Occurrence: Course Withdrawal
  If at any time during the probation period, the student fails to meet any of the conditions of the probation contract, the student will be required to withdraw from the course. Accordingly, if at the end of the probation period the student has not met the criteria for satisfactory performance outlined in the probation contract, the student will be required to withdraw from the course. If the occurrence is past the official college date for withdrawal from a course, the student will receive a performance grade of “F" for the course.

  Some situations do not allow for the progressive discipline process due to the severity of nature or the timing of their occurrence. Incidents of this nature may require the student to be immediately placed on probation or withdrawn from the course. Examples of these include, but are not limited to:

  •   Violations of patient confidentiality

  •   Academic dishonesty

  •   Falsification of documentation

  •   Unprofessional behavior/unsafe behavior that seriously jeopardizes patient, student,

    staff, or preceptor safety

  •   Unprofessional behavior that seriously jeopardizes clinical affiliations.

    If the occurrence is past the official college date for withdrawal from a course, the student will receive a performance grade of “F" for the course.

    Professional Behavior

    Faculty of Austin Community College and the Health Sciences Programs has an academic, legal and ethical responsibility to protect members of the public and of the health care community from unsafe or unprofessional practices. Health Science students, while representing Austin Community College at any clinical agency, must conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, and safe manner.

    Students are expected to assume responsibility for their actions and will be held accountable for them. Students will abide by ACC and clinical agency policies during each clinical experience.

Failure to adhere to program-specific policies related to professional behavior or safe clinical practice may result in the use of the Progressive Discipline Policy outlined in the EMSP Student Handbook.

General Behavior

Professionalism in the classroom is an attitude of mutual respect for the course, other students, and instructors. Modeling professional behavior in the academic atmosphere is required of all EMSP students. Disruptive behavior results in lost curriculum time and creates a classroom/lab environment that is not conducive to learning. "Disruption”, as applied to classroom and lab settings, means behavior that a faculty member would view as interfering with normal academic functions. Examples include -but are not limited to- persistently speaking without being recognized or interrupting other speakers; behavior that distracts the class from the subject matter or discussion; or in extreme cases, physical threats, harassing behavior or personal insults, disrespectful language or refusal to comply with faculty direction.

Professional Ethics and Confidentiality

Students must remember that the information concerning patients is confidential. Students are required to adhere to legal and ethical standards as established by regulatory agencies and the EMS profession. Failure to comply with the above is cause for immediate dismissal from the program. The students, faculty, and staff of this course will be compliant to HIPAA standards at all time.

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Safe / Unsafe Clinical / Practicum Practices

The Health Sciences programs identify safety as a basic human need. A safety need can be identified as physical, biological, and/or emotional in nature. Safe practices are a requirement of each program. Unsafe clinical/practicum practice shall be deemed to be behavior demonstrated by the student that threatens or violates the physical, biological, or emotional safety of the patients, caregivers, students, staff, or self. Unsafe or unprofessional clinical/practicum practice may result in implementation of the Progressive Discipline Policy outlined in the (Program) Student Handbook.

Safety Statement

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health, and safety procedures, and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency.

Children in the Classroom and Lab

It is understood that occasionally childcare falls through or students have difficulty arranging for childcare. However, due to safety concerns, children are never allowed in labs, even in the company of adults. In addition, the college does not allow children in classrooms. Please arrange for children to be away from these areas if you must bring them to campus.

Appearance / Dress Code

Students must display an appropriate level of judgment with regard to personal hygiene, grooming, and dress. It is the responsibility of the student to be neat, clean, and dressed in a manner respectful to professors and classmates. EMS uniforms other than the approved ACC uniform are not acceptable for wear in the classroom and lab. Shoes should be comfortable and must have a closed toe (lab only).

Clothing and hygiene must be appropriate for the working atmosphere of the classroom and lab. Clothing that is too low or too short, and pants below the waistline must not be worn. Attire that restricts required movements in the lab and/or causes a distraction must be avoided. Attire that disrupts the classroom or is offensive in nature will not be tolerated. Violations of this Dress Code will cause the student to be removed from the classroom or lab. Please refer to the EMSP Master Handbook for details of specifics on Dress and Appearance.

Uniforms are defined as: Any distinctive clothing that is worn by members of an organization or body that displays a logo, patches, titles, or images of that organization.

In all labs shoes must cover the entire foot, be closed-toed, soft-soled, non-marking, resistant to liquid permeation and penetration. Leather-type tennis or similar shoes are strongly recommended. Shoes with “finger toes”, canvas or porous mesh material, clogs, CROCSTM or other types of shoes with no back or with holes in the top are not allowed.

Computer Use

Computer literacy for students is a requirement mandated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for Associate Degree programs. To that end, course correspondence will be through the use of email and Blackboard. Students may be required to complete other classroom activities using the computer. The expectation is that all students will check for class email and course announcements on a regular basis and at least once on any class day. Austin Community College Blackboard online access can be located at acconline.austincc.edu or on the Austin Community College home page at http://www.austincc.edu/.

Graduates of associate degree programs must be able to demonstrate competency in the basic use of computers by using computer technology in solving problems, communicating, and acquiring information. EMS Professions will conduct course correspondence through the use of email and Blackboard TM and ensure computer competency through the use of common applications in assignments, testing, student research, and other course assignments. EMS graduates will possess the skills needed to use personal computer systems for employment, individual, and educational applications.

BlackboardTM

All EMSP courses will have a BlackboardTM component online through which course communication will occur. Students will be required to access online correspondence on a regular basis as defined by the course instructor. Austin Community College BlackboardTM online access is located at https://acconline.austincc.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp.

Use of ACC E-mail

All official ACC e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACC Gmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive e-mail communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACC Gmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Instructions for activating an ACC Gmail account can be found at https://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail.

Student and Instructional Services

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services.

ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/tutoring-and-academic-help.

For help setting up your ACC eID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

Portable Electronic Devices (PED)

Portable electronic devices are to be kept in silent mode during lab, classroom time, and while on clinicals. The educational experience will not be interrupted by these devices.

PED is defined as: Any non-stationary electronic apparatus with singular or multiple capabilities of recording, storing, processing, and/or transmitting data, video/photo images, and/or voice emanations. This definition generally includes, but is not limited to laptops, PDAs, pocket PCs, palmtops, Media Players (MP3s), memory sticks (thumb drives), cellular telephones, PEDs with cellular phone capability, and pagers. (US Department of Homeland Security)

Non-compliance violates an instructor’s intellectual property rights as well as the individual privacy of the instructor and all students attending the class. Students in violation of this agreement may be subject to the Progressive Disciplinary Policy located in the ACC Health Sciences section of this handbook. Improper/Illegal use of PED’s while in the program will be subject to the Progressive Discipline, HIPAA, Social Media and other polices located in this EMSP Handbook located at: http://www.austincc.edu/health/emsp/resources.php.

Cell phones or pagers should be kept in silent mode during lab and lecture classroom time. The lecture and lab experience should not be interrupted to check and/or respond to texts and calls.

Personal phone conversations or texting are NOT allowed at any time while in the classroom or lab. If the student needs to respond to an emergency or call during class, the student is asked sign out on the attendance sheet and to leave the classroom.

Use of computers or other digital devices during class will be restricted to note-taking and classroom activities. Use otherwise is distracting for other students.

Audio Recording

Students must request permission from a Lead Instructor to be allowed to audio record lectures.

Recordings are intended to permit lecture content review so as to enhance understanding of the topics presented. Audio recordings are not substitutes for attending class, nor do they negate the need to listen and participate during class sessions. Recordings are not to be distributed without the permission of the instructor or fellow students via the internet, peer-to-peer file sharing, or other distribution channels. Recordings are not to be shared with other classmates unless they are to be used in collaborative assignments, or if the instructor permits for other reasons.

Video Recording

Video recording is not allowed unless specifically allowed by a Lead Instructor to record specific skill demonstrations.

Photography

Photography is only allowed during skills portions of lab under certain circumstances. These photos cannot be published on any social media sites, as doing so would be a violation of FERPA.

Open Lab

Please refer to Open Lab Policies and Procedures.

All skills practiced in Open Lab sessions MUST be entered in FISDAP under an approved Lab session.

Instructors may be available for Open Lab on occasion, but usually Open Lab is student practice only.

Testing Security & Scholastic Dishonesty

Sharing of information regarding quizzes, homework assignments, written tests, or tests used in skills verification is considered academic dishonesty (cheating) and will be dealt with according to the rules established by Austin Community College for this situation. Any concerns about a test or testing process breach of security can be addressed to the skill examiner, the course Lead

All Open Lab sessions MUST be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Walk-ins are subject to availability and approval from lab staff.

If you sign up for an Open Lab session and do not attend, you may be subject to the EMSP Progressive Discipline policy. Open Lab sessions may be canceled prior to the published start time by email notification of the EMSP Lab Staff without penalty.

Instructor, the Course Coordinator, and ultimately to the Department Chair. Refer to the EMSP Master Handbook for more specifics about Academic Dishonesty.

Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated and is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program and other administrative action by the college. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Cheating in any form

• Falsification or forgery of academic documents, applications, clinical evaluations, lab

  evaluations, etc. including homework assignments

• Plagiarism (including copying and pasting of electronic text into assigned work)

• Discussing exam questions with students who have not taken the exam, or in a classroom

  or lab setting where other students may eavesdrop on discussion of exam questions, or while the exam is still officially active, and retests are ongoing.

  Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty

  A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-standards-of- conduct. For additional information regarding plagiarism and how it is defined, please visit the following link: What is Plagiarism.

  Statement About Course Content and Standard of Care

  The ACC EMSP Program presents information based on national standard of care. Local protocols may vary. For purposes of this class, please use the material as presented in class as the standard. You may address questions about any differences to the Lead Instructor providing the lecture information.

  Criminal Background

  Successful completion of a criminal background check is required for admission and continuation in all Health Sciences Programs. Background checks will be honored for the duration of the student’s enrollment in the clinical program if the participating student has not had a break in the enrollment at the college/school. A break in enrollment is defined as nonattendance of one full semester or more. The admission of a student to a course with regards to passing a Criminal Background Screening does not guarantee passing a Criminal Background Screening for any future employer.

  Concealed Handgun Policy

  The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and

visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999.

IMPORTANT: EMSP labs are held in an area designated as an exclusion zone as defined by state law or the college’s concealed handgun policy. Concealed carry is prohibited in exclusion zones. Concealed weapons must be stored in a secure place as defined by college policy prior to entering the EMSP labs, studios, or learning spaces. Refer to the concealed handgun policy online at austincc.edu/campus carry.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

Students should be aware that the Texas Department of State Health Services EMS Division uses the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) on-line electronic examination process for initial EMS certification in Texas. Students should contact NREMT directly to inquire about accommodations for disabilities during the certification exam. After successfully completing the course, students must pass the certification exam as a part of obtaining their EMS certification or license. National Registry information is available at: https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public.

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic, or other accommodations must request them through the Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester; otherwise, the provision of accommodations may be delayed.

Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for a course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student. Please provide these notifications within the first two week of class to ensure accommodations are provided for as early as possible.

Additional information about the Office for Student Accessibility Services is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/disability-services-and- assistive-technology.

Student Support Services

Resources to support you are available at every campus. Food pantries are available at all campus Student Life offices (on ACC main page, search ‘Food pantry’). Assistance paying for childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center (on ACC main page, search ‘Support Center’). For sudden, unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more of your courses, go to http://www.austincc.edu/SEF to request emergency assistance through the Student Emergency Fund. Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office (on ACC main page, search ‘Money’). Counselors are available at any campus if you experience a personal or mental health concern (on ACC main page, search ‘Counseling’). All services are free and confidential

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

Request for Letters of Recommendation / Job References

A student may request for a letter of recommendation from any instructor, given they have completed a FERPA release form. This form will be made available to the student towards the end of the semester. No statement or recommendation can be made of a student without expressed written consent. This includes but is not limited to letters of recommendation or job/school references.

GENERAL COLLEGE POLICIES

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process. Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources. Further information is available athttps://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not interfere or disrupt the

learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state, and federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student- standards-of-conduct

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements

This means faculty and non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus: (512) 223-2616, or to schedule online: https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office for resources and options: Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-
7964; compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee. You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any

information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and

stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College

policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual

misconduct.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student- complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class
section. Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or another
platform. Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity. Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester. All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or an

outbreak of illness, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the

course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will

supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy.

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 512-223- 1231. Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or

harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color,

national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all

forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to

IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.

Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and

serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-fs- JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

the Manager of Title

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these campus services and resources is available
at http://www.austincc.edu/students.

Student Accessibility Services

Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing a supportive, accessible, and inclusive learning environment for all students. Each campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of each semester they are enrolled, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the legal document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations (NAA)” from SAS.

Until the instructor receives the NAA from the student accommodations should not be
provided. Once the NAA is received, accommodations must be provided. Accommodations are not retroactive, so it is in the student’s best interest to deliver the NAA on the first day of class.

Please contact SAS@austincc.edu for more information.

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis.

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An online tutor request can be made here: https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-request/ Additional tutoring information can be found here: austincc.edu/onlinetutoring

Library Services

ACC Library Services will be offering both in-person and extensive online services for Fall 2021, with research and assignment assistance available in-person during limited hours of
service. Although all college services are subject to change this fall, plans include ACC students signing up for study space and use of computers at open libraries, extensive online instruction in classes, online reference assistance 24/7 and reference with ACC faculty librarians.

In addition, currently enrolled students, faculty and staff can access Library Services online (also 24/7) via the ACC Library website and by using their ACCeID to access all online materials (ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos). ACC Libraries offer these services in numerous ways such as: "Get Help from a Faculty Librarian: the 24/7 Ask a Librarian chat service," an online form for in-depth research Q and A sessions, one-on-one video appointments, email, and phone (voicemail is monitored regularly).

•   Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu

•   Library Information & Services during COVID-

  19: https://researchguides.austincc.edu/LSinfoCOVID19

•   Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php

•   Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/

•   Email: library@austincc.edu

  Student Organizations

  ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities. They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else. Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

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Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:

 Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

•   Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center:http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.

•   The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.

•   Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.

  A full listing of services for student parents is available at:

  https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

 The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID- 19:

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns: http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help. However, if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

•   Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)

•   The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255

•   Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755

•   Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660

•   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

•   Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741

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o Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

COVID Testing - If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is now widely available. If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here. Please do not come to campus if you are feeling ill or if you test positive for COVID-19.

Identification - ACC ID badges or Student ID cards will be required for all employees and students upon entry.

Questions?

In this adult education atmosphere, we highly encourage questions. All questions related to this course regarding exams and grading should be directed to a Lead Instructor. Often multiple EMS instructors provide lectures within this class. Please direct specific questions related to that lecture to that individual.

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