EMTP 1011 - Emergency Respiratory Care

1. Describe the basic physiology of pulmonary respiration/oxygenation.
2. Describe the physiology of pulmonary gas exchange and diffusion.
3. Identify basic respiratory anatomical structures.
4. List measures of respiratory functions and normal values for each.
5. Perform effective auscultation of the chest.
6. Identify abnormal breath sounds per auscultation.
7. Select appropriate oxygenation adjuncts and settings for various problems.
8. Explain parameters for pulse oximetry and limitations of use.
9. Perform a complete and rapid patient assessment for a respiratory complaint.
10. Describe the underlying patho-physiological basis for asthma, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, pulmonary embolus, and hyperventilation syndrome.
11. List appropriate treatment methodology for the above mentioned entities.
12. Identify, calculate, draw-up, and administer appropriate pharmacological regimens for the treatment of specific respiratory emergencies in adults.
13. Develop an effective prehospital, emergency care treatment plan for adult patients presenting with respiratory problems.

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

• Proper Airway management skills basic including bag-valve-mask, oral and nasal airway, suctioning
• Proper Airway management skill advanced including oral intubation, insertion of alternate airway devices such as iGel, King, and others.
• Airway assessment on simulated human patients and high fidelity manikins

Assessments

• Skills acquisition on airway management
• Chapter exams and quizzes

Grading guidelines 

Grades are cumulative from chapter exams.