EMSP 215 Medical Emergencies III

Students will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for neonatal, pediatric, obstetric, gynecology, and geriatric patients. In addition, patients who are physically or mentally challenged, chronically ill patients, and patients with common complaints will be examined for their unique special needs.

Credits

6

Prerequisite

EMSP 210

Hours Weekly

2.5 hours theory, 10.5 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field
   impression and implement the treatment plan for the:
   a. Neonatal patient
   b. Pediatric patient
   c. Geriatric patient
   d. Abused/assault patient
   e. Challenged patient
   f. Chronically ill patient
   g. Patient with common complaints
2. 2. Select and appropriately administer medications (including correct route and doses) from
   the national paramedic formulary to treat patients with the problems identified above.
3. 3. Demonstrate skills appropriate for the management and treatment of patients listed above.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field
   impression and implement the treatment plan for the:
   a. Neonatal patient
   b. Pediatric patient
   c. Geriatric patient
   d. Abused/assault patient
   e. Challenged patient
   f. Chronically ill patient
   g. Patient with common complaints
2. 2. Select and appropriately administer medications (including correct route and doses) from
   the national paramedic formulary to treat patients with the problems identified above.
3. 3. Demonstrate skills appropriate for the management and treatment of patients listed above.