PAR 201 - Trauma

Institution:

Dutchess Community College

Subject:

Paramedic

Description:

This course introduces the paramedic student to specific pathophysiology, assessment and management techniques for trauma patients. Topics include mechanism of injury, hemorrhage and shock, soft tissue trauma, burns, head and facial trauma, spinal trauma, thoracic trauma, abdominal trauma, musculoskeletal trauma and special considerations. The lab section teaches psychomotor skills of the management of the trauma patient. Skills include, trauma patient assessment, airway management of the trauma patient. Note: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab, 3 Credit Hours. Prerequisite: PAR101, PAR102, and PAR106 with a grade of C or better.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.sunydutchess.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 431-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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