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EMS 1140
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Title: | Advanced EMS Simulation Lab |
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Long Title: | Advanced EMS Simulation Lab |
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Course Description: | Builds upon the knowledge gained in the basic simulation lab. The participants will be exposed to the environment they will function in upon completion of their Emergency Medical Service (EMS) education. Participants will be expected to manage all aspects of an EMS call at the advanced life support level from the time of dispatch to patient transfer. This will include radio, verbal and written communications; legal and ethical issues; response activities; scene assessment and management; patient interaction, assessment, and treatment; patient disposition, and preparation for the next call.
Simulations are realistic representations of calls an advanced life support clinician may encounter, and are conducted in “real time.” T-here is no verbalization of any aspect of the call. Unless a safety issue exists there is no instructor interaction with the learner until the call is complete and the debriefing session occurs. The knowledge base for this course is based on current EMT certification, information gained during the basic simulation lab, and knowledge and skills acquired from advanced life support classes. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Course Notes: | 4/25/11 LK |
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Origin Notes: | RRCC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Conduct themselves as an EMS professional in the setting of pre-hospital emergency care
2. Demonstrate beliefs and attitudes consistent with high quality and appropriate patient interaction and care
3. Manage all aspects of an EMS call appropriately and competently from initial dispatch to preparation for the next call
4. Maintain ambulances and EMS equipment in a response-ready state at all times
5. Design and write simulations that enhance the knowledge and education of the advanced life support clinician
6. Discuss the physiology, pathophysiology, presentation, assessment, and treatment of the medical and traumatic conditions encountered in the course
7. Integrate the principles of physiology and pathophysiology into the assessment and treatment of the medical and traumatic conditions encountered in the course
Sample objectives from the respiratory module
When presented with a patient complaining of respiratory distress the participant will:
1. Construct appropriate questions to obtain a past medical history and history of the present illness
2. Conduct an appropriate physical exam based on the patient’s history and presentation
3. Analyze the findings of the history and physical exam to determine the most likely cause of the patient’s presentation, providing a correct differential diagnosis 80% of the time
4. Differentiate between critical and non-critical patients and make a correct transport decision for each
5. Formulate an appropriate treatment plan that mitigates the patient’s complaints
6. Implement an appropriate treatment plan that mitigates the patient’s complaints
7. Utilize capnography and correctly interpret and apply the results to the formulation of a correct differential diagnosis
8. Determine the need for oxygen therapy and the amount required by the patient
9. Coordinate the assessment and treatment of the patient from initial contact to delivery to the hospital
10. Integrate principles of IV therapy, pharmacological therapy, and advanced airway management into an appropriate treatment plan
11. Defend the decision to administer medication(s) to the patient including the indications for the medication, dose, route, and expected actions
12. Provide a radio, verbal, and written report that accurately describes the patient, treatment provided, response to treatment, and includes the differential diagnosis
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
1. Scene safety and evaluation
2. Injury prevention when lifting and moving
3. Medical-Legal aspects of EMS
4. Pathophysiology
5. Pharmacology and medication administration
6. Airway management
7. Patient communication
8. History and physical
9. Radio and hospital communication
10. Respiratory disorders
11. Cardiovascular disorders
12. Neurological disorders
13. Endocrine disorders
14. Gastrointestinal disorders
15. Immune system disorders
16. Renal and urogenital disorders
17. Musculoskeletal disorders
18. Toxicology
19. Behavioral emergencies
20. Infectious disease
21. Obstetrics and gynecology
22. Neonatal resuscitation
23. Pediatric emergencies
24. Geriatric emergencies
25. Abuse and assault
26. Hypoperfusion
27. Hemorrhagic emergencies
28. Soft tissue trauma
29. Burn emergencies
30. Head and face trauma
31. Spinal trauma
32. Thoracic trauma
33. Abdominal trauma
34. Musculoskeletal trauma
35. Environmental emergencies
36. Clinical decision making
37. Assessment based management
38. Emergency vehicle operations
39. Crime scene awareness
40. Mass casualty incidents
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Front Range Community College |
FRCC |
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Pikes Peak State College |
PPCC |
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Red Rocks Community College |
RRCC |
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