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EMS 234 EMT-P Medical Emergencies Lab

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5.4 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-4 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with any Medical problem.

5.5 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-5 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with an allergic or anaphylactic reaction.

5.6 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-6 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with a gastroenterologic problem.

5.7 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-7 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with a renal or urologic problem.

5.8 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-8 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with a toxic exposure.

5.9 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-9 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles of the hematopoietic system to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan.

At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to:

5-9.25 Perform an assessment of the patient with hematologic disorder. ( P-1)

5.10 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-10 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with an environmentally induced or exacerbated medical or traumatic condition.

5.11 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-11 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a management plan for the patient with infectious and communicable diseases.

At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to:

5-11.60 Demonstrate the ability to comply with body substance isolation guidelines. (P-2)

5-11.61 Perform an assessment of a patient with an infectious/ communicable disease. (P-2)

5-11.62 Effectively and safely manage a patient with an infectious/ communicable disease, including airway and ventilation care, support of circulation, pharmacological intervention, transport considerations, psychological support/ communication strategies, and other considerations as mandated by local protocol. (P-2)

5.12 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-12 At the end of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to describe and demonstrate safe, empathetic competence in caring for patients with behavioral emergencies.

At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to:

5-12.23 Demonstrate safe techniques for managing and restraining a violent patient. (P-1)

5.13 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-13 At the end of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to utilize gynecological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the management plan for the patient experiencing a gynecological emergency.

5.14 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-14 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to apply an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system to the assessment and management of a patient experiencing normal or abnormal labor.

At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to:

5-14.27 Demonstrate how to assess an obstetric patient. (P-2)

5-14.28 Demonstrate how to provide care for a patient with: (P-2)

1. Excessive vaginal bleeding
2. Abdominal pain
3. Hypertensive crisis

5-14.29 Demonstrate how to prepare the obstetric patient for delivery. (P-2)

5-14.30 Demonstrate how to assist in the normal cephalic delivery of the fetus. (P-2)

5-14.31 Demonstrate how to deliver the placenta. (P-2)

5-14.32 Demonstrate how to provide post-delivery care of the mother. (P-2)

5-14.33 Demonstrate how to assist with abnormal deliveries. (P-2)

5-14.34 Demonstrate how to care for the mother with delivery complications. (P-2)

6.1 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

6-1.1 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for a neonatal patient.

At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to:

6-1.91 Demonstrate and advocate appropriate interaction with a newborn/ neonate that conveys respect for their position in life. (A-3)

6-1.92 Recognize the emotional impact of newborn/ neonate injuries/ illnesses on parents/ guardians. (A-1)

6-1.93 Recognize and appreciate the physical and emotional difficulties associated with separation of the parent/ guardian and a newborn/ neonate. (A-3)

6-1.94 Listen to the concerns expressed by parents/ guardians. (A-1)

6-1.95 Attend to the need for reassurance, empathy and compassion for the parent/ guardian. (A-1)

6.2 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

6-2.1 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the pediatric patient.

6.3 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

6-3 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate and implement a treatment plan for the geriatric patient.

At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to:

6-4.25 Demonstrate the ability to assess a spouse, elder or child abused patient. (P-1)

6-4.26 Demonstrate the ability to assess a sexually assaulted patient. (P-1)