EMSA 2530 - Paramedic Lab 1

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

The student will:

1. Identify the steps of the medical and trauma assessment.
2. Perform the steps of the medical and trauma assessment.
3. Incorporate advanced techniques at the appropriate place in the assessment process.
4. Demonstrate the understanding and use of establishing a differential diagnosis in patient assessment.

Outcome 2:

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

Objectives:

The student will:

Demonstrate basic techniques for airway management.

Explain the proper steps of endotracheal intubation.

Perform endotracheal intubation.

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:

The student will:

1. Utilize IV, IM, Sub‐Q routes for medication administration.
2. Explain the proper steps of parenteral drug and fluid administration.
3. Identify appropriate drug therapies and administration routes for various patient assessment scenarios.
4. Demonstrate effective documentation of medication administration.

Outcome 4:

Students will appropriately operate the EKG/defibrillator.

Objectives:

The student will:

1. Interpret ECGs function and maintenance.
2. Perform safe and effective defibrillation of shockable rhythms as determined by the American Heart Association.
3. Perform safe and efffective synchronized cardioversion as determined by the American Heart Association.
4. Perform safe and effective transcutaneous pacing as determined by the American Heart Association.
5. Identify and describe the treatment algorythm for various cardiac rhythms in a Static Cardiology station.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

Module 2: Trauma Assessment and Skills

Module 3: Airway Management and Respiratory Support

Module 4: Cardiac Assessment and Skills