MLS 231
Basics of Emergency Medicine
COURSE SYLLABUS
Lecture : 2 Hours
Credit hours
Book:
Practical class: 2 hours
3
Manual of basic emergency procedures first aid and PCR (BLS)
By: Dr. Mohammed A Siraj
Instructor: Dr. Tarek Atia
A. Professor of Histology, Cytology & Genetics
Course Description:
This course will provide the students with the basic knowledge of the theoretical and practical
aspects of the basics of emergency care. The course will emphasize on the way by which the
students can identify the common emergency cases as well as the medical care of such cases
including the Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
This course will also offer the technical training program about first aid as well as the
technical aspects of basic life support in nursery laboratories.
TEACHING METHODS
1. LECTURES: The main purposes of lectures are:
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to provide up-to-date information that is not yet present in the textbooks,
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to help separate essential material from non-essential, and
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to add breadth to the course by presenting material and insights not found in the
textbook, and color photographs to supplement the text. After each lecture, the
lecturer will be available to answer questions.
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PowerPoint slides to accompany each lecture will be posted in advance of the lecture on
the course Web Site.
All students are required to regularly attend the lectures. The relatively small number
of students allows for interactive type of lectures, where the students are allowed and
encouraged to participate by asking and answering questions. All lectures are in Power
Point format, illustrated and sometimes animated and contain explanatory diagrams.
By the end of the lectures, the students are given the word format of the lectures.
Lecture Schedule
Week (3\3\1430):
Course Enrollment And Registration
Week (10\3\1430): - Introduction: Basic anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system
and respiratory system
Week (17\3\1430): - Vital signs
Patient assessment
Care of unconscious patient
Week (24\3\1430): - Wounds and wounds care
Burn
Bleeding
Week (1\4\1430):
- Fractures
- Dislocation
1st Mid Term Exam
Week (8\4\1430):
Week (22\4\1430):
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Shock
Week (29\4\1430)
Emergency care of Poisoning
Week (7\5\1430):
Drowning and near drowning
Week (14\5\1430):
Bronchial Asthma
Diabetes Mellitus
2nd Mid Term Exam
Week (21\5\1430):
Week (28\5\1430):
Heart Attack
Stroke
Week (6\6\1430):
Week (13\6\1430):
New Technical Aspects of Basic Life Support
Final Practical Exam
2. LABORATORIES
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Most laboratories of the emergency are integrated into the tutorial sessions. The
sessions are based on video and other animated media to provide a visual aid to
help understanding different techniques used to manage patients.
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The primary purpose of the course is to help students how to provide the first aid
support to patients in such emergency cases.
Some sessions may include student presentations under the supervision of a staff
member.
General comments related to the laboratory portion of MLS 231: No food or drink will be
permitted at any time. This regulation will be strictly enforced by your instructor, because it
exists for your safety.
Practical Schedule
Week (3\3\1430):
Course Enrollment And Registration
Week (10\3\1430): - Introduction: Basic anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system
and respiratory system
Week (17\3\1430): - Vital signs
Patient assessment
Care of unconscious patient
Week (24\3\1430): - Wounds and wounds care
Burn
Bleeding
Week (1\4\1430):
Week (8\4\1430):
- Fractures
Dislocation
1st Mid Term Exam
Week (22\4\1430):
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Shock
Week (29\4\1430)
Emergency care of Poisoning
Week (7\5\1430):
Drowning and near drowning
Week (14\5\1430):
Bronchial Asthma
Diabetes Mellitus
2nd Mid Term Exam
Week (21\5\1430):
Week (28\5\1430):
Heart Attack
Stroke
Week (6\6\1430):
New Technical Aspects of Basic Life Support
Week (13\6\1430):
Final Practical Exam
Attendance in tutorials and laboratories is MANDATORY. Three (3) unexcused absences
leads to a failure (F) in the course. Absences must be documented in writing (e.g., doctor's
note, etc.), and approved by the instructor.
Assessment:
1st mid-term Exam.
15
2nd mid-term Exam.
Mid-term practical Exam
Final Practical Exam.
Final Exam
Total
15
10
20
40
100
Office Hours Schedule
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
8:00-10:00 AM
10:00-12:00 AM
10:00-12:00 AM
11:00-12:00 AM
Your instructor welcomes the opportunity to assist students in any possible way. If you have
questions, please contact me via e-mail, or stop by my office during the time periods listed
above. Please feel free to leave a message for me on the message board. If my regular office
hours are not convenient for you, please contact me to arrange a meeting at a time that fits
both of our schedules.
Instructor
Dr. Tarek Atia