EMSE 206 Medical Emergencies*
This course is an in-depth lecture of Modules 5 and 7 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include Medical Emergencies.
Prerequisite
Biol 227, Biol 228, Acceptance to Paramedic Program
EMSE 206Medical Emergencies*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health Science and Human Services Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
Biol 227, Biol 228, Acceptance to Paramedic Program
Corequisite Narrative
EMSE 207, EMSE 208, EMSE 209, EMSE 210, EMSE 252L, EMSE 272C
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an in-depth lecture of Modules 5 and 7 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include Medical Emergencies.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with a neurological problem.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with an endocrine problem.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with an allergic or anaphylactic reaction.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with a gastroenterological problem.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with a renal or urologic problem.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with a toxic exposure.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles of the hematopoietic system to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with an environmentally induced or exacerbated medical or traumatic condition.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a management plan for the patient with infectious and communicable diseases.
- At the end of this course, the paramedic student will be able to describe and demonstrate safe, empathetic competence in caring for patients with behavioral emergencies.
- At the end of this course, the paramedic student will be able to utilize gynecological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the management plan for the patient experiencing a gynecological emergency.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to apply an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system to the assessment and management of a patient experiencing normal or abnormal labor.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the principles of assessment based management to perform an appropriate assessment and implement the management plan for patients with common complaints.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
. Measurement of the cognitive objectives will include traditional quizzes, tests, and exams in a multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer and/or essay format, primarily in the classroom setting. The psychomotor objectives will be measured through standardized skill sheet check-off forms and role playing scenarios.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
1. Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
2. Completion of Skills requirements.
3. Written final exam.