EMTP 1071 - Medical Emergencies I Lecture

Description
Medical emergencies are discussed such as endocrine and metabolic emergencies, nervous system emergencies, gastrointestinal emergencies, genitourinary and reproductive emergencies, toxicology and substance abuse, and anaphylaxis. This is a flipped classroom. Recorded lectures and quizzes will be done outside of the classroom. The instructor will cover material that is not understood by the student in class along with group quizzes and other teaching methods common with a flipped classroom.

Pre-Requisite
Admission into the Paramedic Sciences program.

Co-Requisite
EMTP 1072

1 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
15 lecture hours

1 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes

Describe the basic physiology of carbohydrate metabolism
Explain the physiological function of insulin in the body
List the signs and symptoms of hypo and hyperglycemia
Indicate specific recommended treatment for diabetic emergencies
Demonstrate appropriate treatment of a diabetic patient
Describe the difference between hemorrhagic and thrombotic stroke
Identify typical signs and symptoms of stroke
List appropriate BLS and ALS treatment modalities for stroke patients
Explain the etiology of seizure in adults and pediatric populations
Describe the stages of a generalized motor seizure
Indicate appropriate pharmacological treatment of seizure
Perform appropriate treatment modalities for seizure patients
List the typical gastrointestinal maladies encountered by paramedics
Demonstrate appropriate assessment techniques for these problems
Perform correct field treatment of gastrointestinal emergencies
Explain and demonstrate treatment of O.D. emergencies

General Education Outcomes Supported

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

Standard Practices
Assessments

Written Exams

Grading guidelines

Written exams make up the total points for grading.