EMTP 1091 - Shock & Fluid Therapy Lab

Description
This course is taught in conjunction with EMTP 1081. Treating shock and assessing patients for the variety of shock conditions will be done on simulated patients. Proper treatment of the variety of shock conditions will also be taught and performed.

Pre-Requisite
Admission into the Paramedic Sciences program.

Co-Requisite
EMTP 1081

1 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
15 lecture hours

1 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate appropriate rapid physical assessment to R/O and/or diagnose shock
Demonstrate peripheral intravenous access for fluid and blood resuscitation
Perform successful phlebotomy on human subjects
Perform successful peripheral intravenous access in human subjects
Describe and perform appropriate procedures for avoidance of blood borne pathogen
Explain and perform accurate administration of IV fluids for Tx of shock
Demonstrate effective methods for securing IV tubing following intravenous access
Demonstrate application, inflation, and deflation of the PASG.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students can employ a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use Information.
Students develop effective oral communication skills.

Standard Practices
Grading guidelines

Practical exams and proper evaluated skills in the electronic records system for theprogram will make up the total points for grading.