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Upon completion of this course, the student will:
1. Discuss the role of the First Responder in the emergency medical
system.
2. Describe the components of the EMS system.
3. Discuss at least 5 medical legal aspects of emergency care.
4. Describe 5 vital signs and demonstrate ability to assess and
record.
5. Describe at least 4 elements of a patient assessment plan and
demonstrate skill of total body exam procedure.
6. Describe and demonstrate components of oxygen therapy.
7. Identify and discuss at least 5 basic components of respiratory
anatomy and physiology.
8. Identify at least 5 respiratory emergencies and their
treatment.
9. Identify at least 5 basic anatomy and physiology components of the
cardiovascular system.
10. Demonstrate effective cardio pulmonary resuscitation skills.
11. Identify at least 2 cardiac emergencies and their treatment.
12. Identify and describe 7 types of shock and their treatment.
13. Demonstrate 4 methods of controlling bleeding.
14. Identify major bones of the body.
15. Describe at least 4 musculo-skeletal injuries and treatment.
16. Identify transmission route of 2 infectious diseases.
17. Identify at least 2 signs and symptoms of behavioral emergencies.
18. Identify 4 routes of poisoning.
19. Describe the pathophysiology of at least 3 medical emergencies
which alter the level of consciousness.
20. Demonstrate the assessment of an unconscious patient.
21. Identify the signs and symptoms of at least 6 major trauma injuries.
22. Demonstrate assessment and treatment of 6 major trauma injuries.
23. Discuss multi casualty incidents utilizing Simple Triage and Rapid
Treatment (START) triage system.
24. Describe and demonstrate technique of emergency childbirth.
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1. Overview
a. EMS system
b. Legal aspects
2. Patient assessment
a. Vital signs
b. Level of consciousness
c. Exam
3. Oxygen therapy
a. Airway management
b. Airway adjuncts
4. Respiratory system
a. Anatomy
b. Disease and treatment
5. Cardiovascular system
a. Anatomy
b. Disease and treatment
c. CPR
6. Circulatory system
a. Shock
b. Control of bleeding
7. Skeletal system
a. Anatomy
b. Injury and treatment
c. Splinting and immobilization
8. Trauma
a. Abdominal
b. Head
c. Chest
d. Triage -START
9. Altered level of consciousness
a. Diabetes
b. Stroke
c. Seizures
10. Behavioral emergencies
a. Psychological
b. Substance abuse
11. Environmental emergencies
a. Burns
b. Cold
c. Head
12. Obstetrics and gynecological
a. Childbirth
b. Complications
c. Pediatric/infant resuscitation
13. Infectious disease
a. Transmission
b. Universal precautions
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
5 - 10% |
| scenario based exercises | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
30 - 50% |
| Class performances, interactive scenarios | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 50% |
| Multiple choice, True/false | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
5 - 10% |
| Attendance and participation | |
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Bergeron- First Responder with Course Compass 7th ed.
American Heart Assoc. - Fundamentals BLS Health Care Provider pub. 2005
Instructor prepared material