EMSE 205 Trauma Emergencies*

This course is an in-depth lecture of module 4 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include trauma care.

Credits

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite

Biol 227, Biol 228, and Acceptance into Paramedic Program

EMSE 205Trauma 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 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

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 203, EMSE 204, EMSE 251L, EMSE 271C

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an in-depth lecture of module 4 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include trauma care.

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 the principles of kinematics to enhance the patient assessment and predict the likelihood of injuries based on the patient’s mechanism of injury.
  • 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 shock or hemorrhage.
  • 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 the treatment plan for the patient with soft tissue trauma.
  • 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 the management plan for the patient with a burn injury.
  • 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 trauma patient with a suspected head injury.
  • 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 suspected spinal injury.
  • 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 a patient with a thoracic injury.
  • 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 the treatment plan for the patient with suspected abdominal trauma.
  • 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 the treatment plan for the patient with a musculoskeletal injury.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

A.      Trauma

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

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

Written Final Test