10531913Adv. Patient Asses. Principles
Course Information
Description
This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology to form a field impression. By utilizing a structured and organized assessment process with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life span development, and changes that occur to the human body with time, the students will learn to develop a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning, along with the ability to modify the assessment as necessary to formulate a treatment plan for their patients.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the physiological and psychosocial characteristics associated with various stages of human life.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you 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

  2. Identify components of a primary assessment of a patient.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you 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

  3. Value the importance of basic patient needs.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    you recognize the need for immediate intervention
    you balance exigency with patient comfort
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  4. Demonstrate a thorough primary patient assessment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you follow the assessment protocol as provided by the Training Center
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  5. Demonstrate history taking as a part of a thorough patient assessment.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you follow the protocol provided by your Training Center
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  6. Identify the components of a secondary assessment of a patient.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you 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. Demonstrate a thorough secondary patient assessment.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you follow the protocol provided by your Training Center
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  8. Differentiate anatomical, physical, cognitive, and emotional differences between pediatric and adult patients.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you 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

  9. Compare and contrast normal and abnormal changes to the human body associated with aging.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you 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