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.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite

BIOL 227, BIOL 228 and Acceptance to the 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 to the Paramedic Program

Corequisite Narrative

EMSE 201, EMSE 202, EMSE 204, EMSE 205, EMSE 251L, EMSE 271C

Repeatable

No

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

Written Final Test