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Lesson 4-1 General PharmacologyProvides the student with a basic knowledge of pharmacology, providing a foundation for the administration of medications given by the EMT-Basic and those used to assist a patient with self-administration. Lesson 4-2 Respiratory EmergenciesReviews components of the lesson on respiratory anatomy and physiology. It will also provide instruction on assessment of respiratory difficulty and emergency medical care of respiratory problems, and the administration of prescribed inhalers. Lesson 4-3 Cardiovascular EmergenciesReviews of the cardiovascular system, an introduction to the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, administration of a patient's prescribed nitroglycerin, and use of the automated external defibrillator. Lesson 4-4 Diabetes/Altered Mental StatusReviews of the signs and symptoms of altered level of consciousness, the emergency medical care of a patient with signs and symptoms of altered mental status and a history of diabetes, and the administration of oral glucose. Lesson 4-5 AllergiesTeaches the student to recognize the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, and to assist the patient with a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector. Lesson 4-6 Poisoning/OverdoseTeaches the student to recognize the signs and symptoms of poisoning and overdose. Information on the administration of activated charcoal is also included in this section. Lesson 4-7 Environmental EmergenciesCovers recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat and cold exposure, as well as the emergency medical care of these conditions. Information on aquatic emergencies and bites and stings will also be included in this lesson. Lesson 4-8 Behavioral EmergenciesDevelops the student's awareness of behavioral emergencies and the management of the disturbed patient. Restraining the combative patient will also be taught in this lesson. Lesson 4-9 Obstetrics/GynecologyReviews the anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy, demonstrate normal and abnormal deliveries, summarize signs and symptoms of common gynecological emergencies, and neonatal resuscitation. Lesson 4-10 Practical Skills Lab: Medical/Behavioral Emergencies and Obstetrics/GynecologyDraws on the knowledge and skills learned thus far in this practical lab. Students will be given the opportunity to assess and treat a variety of patients with various medical complaints. Lesson 4-11 Evaluation: Medical/Behavioral Emergencies and Obstetrics/GynecologyConducts a written and skills evaluation to determine the student's level of achievement of the cognitive, psychomotor and affective objectives from this module of instruction. EMT lesson plans are taken from the national registry. |
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