30-531-315Critical Care Transport-Paramedic
Course Information
Description
The Critical Care Transport-Paramedic course is designed to prepare Wisconsin paramedics to function as critical care transport team members. Critically ill or injured patients requiring transport between facilities need a different level of care from hospital or emergency field patients. This course provides students with knowledge of the special assessment techniques and needs of the critical care patient, the ability to operate and troubleshoot critical care transport equipment, and develops the skills necessary to maintain the stability of the critical care patient during transport. This course follows the Wisconsin curriculum for license endorsement as a Critical Care Paramedic
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Describe the role of the critical care interfacility transport teams in the patient care continuum
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  2. Describe the importance of providing the highest quality of care in a timely and safe manner
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  3. Describe how the needs and characteristics of patients influence and drive the competence of critical care interfacility transport professionals
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  4. Integrate pathophysiology principles and assessment findings to manage the treatment and transport of the critical care patient to assist with the decision-making regarding air medical transport vs. ground transport
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  5. Comprehend basic legal issues pertaining to critical care transports
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  6. Gain a fundamental understanding of the diagnostic studies pertinent to critical care patients
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  7. Integrate diagnostic findings into patient care decision-making for critical care transport
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  8. Compare and contrast the use of various catheters for vascular access
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  9. Conduct methods of fluid and blood administration
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  10. Determine the appropriate use of pharmacological interventions as part of the overall patient management plan for neonate through geriatric critical care patients
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  11. Demonstrate knowledge of specific medications common to patients requiring critical care transports
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  12. Demonstrate knowledge for the neonate through geriatric with toxic ingestion
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  13. Perform a complete history and physical exam on the critical care patient with cardiovascular disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  14. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to manage the treatment and transport of the critical care patient with major multi-system trauma, end stage disease presentation, acute presentation of chronic conditions and single or multi-disease etiologies
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  15. Communicate pertinent assessment findings and treatments to healthcare professionals involved in patient care
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  16. Perform a complete history and physical exam on the critical care patient with respiratory disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  17. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to manage the treatment and transport of the critical care patient with major multi-system trauma, end stage disease presentation, acute presentation of chronic conditions and single or multi-disease etiologies
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  18. Communicate pertinent assessment findings and treatments to healthcare professionals involved with the patient's care
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  19. Perform a complete history and physical exam on the critical care patient.
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  20. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to manage the treatment and transport of the critical care patient with major multi-system trauma, end stage disease presentation, acute presentation of chronic conditions and single or multi-disease etiologies
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  21. Communicate pertinent assessment findings and treatments to healthcare professionals involved with patient's care
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  22. Perform a complete history and physical exam on the critical care patient with abdominal disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  23. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to manage the treatment and transport of the critical care patient with major multi-system trauma, end stage disease presentation, acute presentation of chronic conditions and single or multi-disease etiologies
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  24. Communicate pertinent assessment findings and treatments to healthcare professionals involved with patient's care
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  25. Perform a complete history and physical exam on the critical care patient with renal disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  26. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to manage the treatment and transport of the critical care patient with major multi-system trauma, end stage disease presentation, acute presentation of chronic conditions and single or multi-disease etiologies
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  27. Communicate pertinent assessment findings and treatments to healthcare professionals involved with patient's care
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  28. Perform a complete history and physical exam on the critical care patient with endocrine disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  29. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to manage the treatment and transport of the critical care patient with major multi-system trauma, end stage disease presentation, acute presentation of chronic conditions and single or multi-disease etiologies
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  30. Communicate pertinent assessment findings and treatments to healthcare professionals involved with patient's care
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  31. Perform a complete history and physical exam on the critical care patient with hematologic and immunologic disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  32. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to manage the treatment and transport of the critical care patient with major multi-system trauma, end stage disease presentation, acute presentation of chronic conditions and single or multi-disease etiologies
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  33. Communicate pertinent assessment findings and treatments to healthcare professionals involved with patient's care
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  34. Perform a complete history and physical exam on the critical care patient with multisystem disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  35. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to manage the treatment and transport of the critical care patient with systemic inflammatory response, septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  36. Communicate pertinent assessment findings and treatments to healthcare professionals involved with patient's care
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  37. Perform a complete history and physical exam on the critical care patient with multi-system trauma and burn injuries
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  38. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to manage the treatment and transport of the critical care patient with major trauma, multi-system trauma, and burn injuries
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  39. Communicate pertinent assessment findings and treatments to healthcare professionals involved with patient's care
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  40. Perform a complete history and physical exam on the critical care patient with obstetrical emergencies
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  41. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to manage the treatment and transport of the critical care patient with obstetrical and neonate emergencies
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  42. Perform a complete history and physical exam on the critical care neonate
    Assessment Strategies
    case study responses
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items

  43. Communicate pertinent assessment findings and treatments to healthcare professionals involved with patient's care
    Assessment Strategies
    practical skills evaluations
    unit quizzes
    course written examination
    case study responses
    Criteria
    you achieve a Training Center designated satisfactory score on the above listed items