Course

10-531-912 Paramedic Medical Principles
Course Information
Description
This course addresses the complex depth of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of major human systems while also introducing the paramedic students to the topics of shock, immunology, and bleeding. Students will be introduced to comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations that fosters the development of effective written and oral communications with colleagues and other health care professionals.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
  1. Apply human anatomy and physiology concepts
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment

  2. Summarize cell structure and function
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment

  3. Examine the anatomy and physiology of various body systems.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  4. Summarize pathophysiology and the disease process at the cellular level
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment

  5. Summarize hypoperfusion (shock)
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment

  6. Relate traumatic bleeding to morbidity/mortality
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  7. Identify factors related to disease
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment

  8. Summarize the ways in which the human body protects itself against disease
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment

  9. Correlate morbidity/mortality and preventative strategies to the pathophysiology of immunology conditions
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment

  10. Interpret medical terminology
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    interpret medical terminology using prefixes.
    interpret medical terminology using suffixes.
    interpret medical terminology using root words.
    interpret medical terminology based using medical abbreviations and symbols.
    use medical terminology appropriate to the paramedic profession
    relate the word to its definition
    answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test