EMTP 104 - Medical Assessment and Management

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

EMT Paramedic

Description:

This course is designed to prepare the paramedic student to manage numerous types of medical emergencies. This course will provide the student with information necessary to effectively perform in medical emergency situations pertaining to neurology, hematology, endocrinology, allergy, anaphylaxis, gastroenterology, urology and toxicology. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe anatomy and physiology of the nervous system; Identify disorders of the nervous, endocrine, and gastro-urinary systems; Identify neurological disorders; Describe causative agents and the pathophysiology of ingested poisons; Assess acute abdominal pain; Specify disorders of the endocrine system; Describe the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine glands that assist the body in the maintenance of homeostasis; Describe the antigen antibody response; Describe signs and symptoms and management of allergic reactions; Describe signs and symptoms, complications, and pre-hospital management of gastrointestinal disorders; Distinguish between poisoning by ingestion, inhalation, and injection; Recognize conditions relating to drug and alcohol abuse; Identify key structures and normal functions of the urinary system; Describe detailed pathophysiology and assessment of urinary system disorders; Identify abdominal and genitourinary disorders, acute abdominal pain and systemic illnesses; Apply management and treatment priorities for toxic syndromes; Discuss the pathophysiology of blood and hematological disorders; Apply the theory of thermoregulation to various patient presentations.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

EMTP 101 (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 102* (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 103* (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 105* (Grade of C or Higher), and Up to Date Emergency Medical Technician and CPR Provider Certification (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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