Course

10-531-913 Adv. 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 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.  Students will learn to refine the differential diagnosis with knowledge of therapeutic communications, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life span development, and changes that occur to the human body with time.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the physiological and psychosocial characteristics associated with various stages of human life
    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. Identify components of a primary assessment of a patient
    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. Value the importance of basic patient needs
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    recognize the need for immediate intervention
    balance exigency with patient comfort

  4. Demonstrate a thorough primary patient assessment
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    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
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    follow the assessment protocol provided by your Training Center

  6. Identify the components of a secondary assessment of a patient
    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

  7. Demonstrate a thorough secondary patient assessment
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    follow the assessment protocol provided by your Training Center

  8. Differentiate anatomical, physical, cognitive, and emotional differences between pediatric and adult patients
    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. Compare and contrast normal and abnormal changes to the human body associated with aging
    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