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EMS 272 - Advanced Trauma Issues in Paramedicine

7 Credits

This course presents material on the advanced concepts in trauma care needed for delivery of emergency medical care at the EMT-P level of practice. Current issues and techniques are covered. Specific topics include surgical airway techniques, chest decompression, advanced treatment for hypoperfusion, and special immobilization techniques. Work is also accomplished in the use of the United Incident Management System, and working with rescue personnel in delivery of care to patients who are entrapped.

Prerequisite: EMS 270, and permission from the Emergency Services Department.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression for a patient with shock, hemorrhage, soft tissue trauma, burns,abdominal trauma and musculoskeletal injuries.
2. Establish and demonstrate a proper course of treatment based on a field impression for a patient with shock, hemorrhage, soft tissue trauma, burns,abdominal trauma and musculoskeletal injuries.

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