EMSE 203 Patient Assessment*
This course is an in-depth lecture of module 3 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include patient assessment.
Prerequisite
Biol 227, Biol 228, and Acceptance into Paramedic Program
EMSE 203Patient Assessment*
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
2 credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
Biol 227, Biol 228, and Acceptance into Paramedic Program
Corequisite Narrative
EMSE 201, EMSE 202, EMSE 204, EMSE 205, EMSE 251L, EMSE 271C
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an in-depth lecture of module 3 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include patient assessment.
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 use the appropriate techniques to obtain a medical history from a patient.
- At the completion end of this course, the paramedic student will be able to explain the pathophysiological significance of physical exam findings.
- At the end of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the principles of history taking and techniques of physical exam to perform a patient assessment.
- At the end of this course, the paramedic student will be able to apply a process of clinical decision making to use the assessment findings to help form a field impression.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to follow an accepted format for dissemination of patient information in verbal form, either in person or over the radio.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to effectively document the essential elements of patient assessment, care and transport.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
A. Patient Assessment Scene Size-up
B. Patient Assessment Therapeutic communications
C. Patient Assessment History Taking
D. Patient Assessment Primary Assessment
E. Patient Assessment Secondary Assessment
F. Patient Assessment Clinical Decision Making
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.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements