Skill Sheet
| Parent | Helmet Removal |
|---|
FOOTHILL COLLEGE
Helmet Removal
Candidate Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Examiner Name and Signature: _________________________________________________________
Time Started: __________ Time Ended: __________ Points: _____/9 PASS/FAIL (Circle One)
| Points Possible | Points Awarded | |
| Evaluate patient for necessary removal of helmet: ALOC, Need for airway management, bleeding control | 1 | |
| RESCUER #1: applies manual stabilization of helmet and neck, in neutral alignment | 1 | |
| RESCUER #2: Assess distal sensory, motor, and circulatory status | 1 | |
| RESCUER #2 Open face shield & removes or cuts chin strap | 1 | |
| RESCUER #2 ensures that the head is properly supported to prevent any sudden, uncontrolled movement during removal | 1 | |
| RESCUER #1 at the head removes the helmet by spreading the helmet opening and tilting the helmet gently & slightly backward to clear the nose. After helmet has cleared the patient’s nose, tilts the helmet back to neutral position and slides helmet off patient | 1 | |
| RESCUER #1 takes over manual stabilization without movement of neck | 1 | |
| RESCUER #2 pads behind patients head as needed | 1 | |
| RESCUER #2: Assess distal sensory, motor, and circulatory status | 1 |
Points Possible: 9 Total Points Awarded_______________
Critical Criteria
● Did not immediately direct or take manual immobilization of the head
● Failure to maintain stabilization of the patient’s head in a neutral, in-line position
● Did not assess motor, sensory and distal circulation before & after helmet removal.
● Manipulated or moved patient excessively causing potential spinal compromise
Notes:
| Authors | GSTC |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | GSTC (2022–2025). "NREMT Skillset/Helmet Removal/Skill Sheet". Appropedia. Retrieved November 28, 2025. |