Unit 16: English for EMT Staff I

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Basic activities (computer-graded)

Reading Activity: English for EMT's 1

Students will be able to correctly answer true/false questions after reading and listening to topical short articles and dialogs featuring topical vocabulary.

The importance of EMTs and Paramedics Whether it be an ambulance rushing through the downtown traffic or a fire truck screaming along the highway, or a rescue chopper soaring over the mountains - we all know that there are people in trouble and the brave EMT's and paramedics onboard these vehicles will do everything they can to save them. But how many of you have considered what this… Continue

Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Listening Comprehension Activity

Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

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Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

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Advanced activities (optionally teacher-graded)
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Speaking Practice Activity

Students will be able to speak and record 5 example sentences from the unit vocabulary and then submit them for grading by the classroom teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the students will be shown good examples of other students' work.

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I am not sure if this is a viable course of action.
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The patient needed ventilation to regulate his breathing.
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He was given two pain killers to suppress the headache.
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He is losing too much blood; we need to stabilize him before we can move him.
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Remember to keep all run-sheets safe for future reference.

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Writing Practice Activity

Students will write a short essay to be graded by the teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the student is shown previous examples of other writings by students.

  • What are the main duties of EMTs?
  • What characteristics do you think are important for EMT's / paramedics?
  • How has modern technology helped EMTs?
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