EMSA 2530 - Paramedic Lab 1

Corequisite: EMSA-2510
Corequisite: EMSA-2520
Corequisite: EMSA-2550

Objectives:

1. The student will identify the steps of the medical and trauma assessment.
2. The students will explain the steps of the medical and trauma assessment.
3. The student will incorporate advanced techniques at the appropriate place in the assessment process.

Outcome 2:
Upon completion of this course, the students will incorporate advanced airway techniques at the appropriate point in patient management.

Objectives:

1. The student will properly demonstrate basic techniques for airway control.
2. The student will identify the proper steps of endotracheal intubation
3. The student will explain the proper steps of endotracheal intubation
4. The student will identify the circumstances surrounding the need to employ a surgical technique for airway maintenance

Outcome 3:
Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate proper techniques for drug and fluid administration.

Objectives:

1. The student will be able to correctly utilize the IV, IM, Sub‐Q routes for drug administration.
2. The students will identify the proper steps of parenteral drug and fluid administration.
3. The students will explain the proper steps of parenteral drug and fluid administration.
4. The student will correctly identify the appropriate drug therapies and administration routes
5. The student will correctly identify non‐parenteral drug therapies
6. The student will explain the practices regarding the storing, and restocking of drugs as well as the documentation of their administration.

Outcome 4:
Students will appropriately operate the EKG/defibrillator.

Objectives:

1. The student will be able to perform normal EKG function and maintenance.
2. The student will be able to safely and correctly perform a defibrillation in a pulseless V‐Tach or V‐fib cardiac rhythm.
3. The student will be able to safely and correctly perform a synchronized cardioversion in a tachycardic rhythm with a pulse.
4. The student will be able to safely and correctly implement the technique of transcutaneous pacing in an unstable bradycardic patient.
5. The student will identify dynamic cardiac rhythms on the EKG monitor.

Module 2: Airway Management and Respiratory Support

Module 3: Parenteral Administration of Fluids and Drugs

Module 4: EKG Use