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After students complete this lesson, they will have an understanding of the different types and causes of shock, the process of perfusion, the signs and symptoms associated with shock, application of the assessment process with the shock patient, and the general and specific emergency medical care provided to patients experiencing shock.
This Course has been approved for 2 credit hours by the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.
After students complete this lesson, they will understand the significance and characteristics of respiratory emergencies in infant, child, and adult populations. Students should be able to demonstrate a fundamental comprehension on the following topics: respiratory anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of various respiratory etiologies (eg, asthma, COPD, pneumonia), and the assessment and management necessary to provide basic care in the prehospital setting.
This Course has been approved for 2 credit hours by the Tennessee Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services.
After
students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will
understand the significance and characteristics of the anatomy and physiology
of the cardiovascular system; cardiovascular emergencies; the pathophysiology
of respiration and perfusion; signs and symptoms of the most common cardiac
conditions; the indications, contraindications, and use of automated external
defibrillators (AEDs); and the general care of a patient experiencing a cardiac
emergency.
This Course has been approved for 3 credit hours by the Tennessee Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services.
Students who complete this lesson will understand the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and renal systems. Students should be able to assess and manage various patient populations with numerous related gastrointestinal/genitourinary complaints, which include, but are not limited to, direct or referred abdominal pain, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, shock related to acute (medical versus trauma) or chronic gastrointestinal disorders, hemorrhage, peritonitis, and complications related to the renal system (renal dialysis).
This Course has been approved for 2 credit hours by the Tennessee Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services.
After students complete this lesson, they will understand the significance and characteristics of the following: anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, common disease processes (strokes, seizures, headaches, and altered mental status), assessment and basic care management involving patients with neurologic emergencies (including performing tests for speech, facial movement, and arm movement), and assistance of the ALS provider in managing these neurologic emergencies.
This Course has been approved for 3 credit hours by the Tennessee Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services.