Emergency Medical Services Program
Course Syllabus – Trauma Emergencies
Module Nine: Special Considerations & Operations
This course will add to the foundation necessary for the student to perform within a limited
advanced life support system and/or to continue on to Paramedic course. In this module, the
student will learn how to treat emergencies in the obstetric and pediatric populations. Then
finally the module will conclude with ambulance operation
COURSE GOALS
The course content is set forth by the DOT/NHTSA curriculum and meets the State of Michigan
standards. After completion of this course the student will have a thorough understanding of
traumatic injuries. The student will be able to:
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The student will be able to understand the anatomical differences within the pediatric
populations.
The student will be able to successfully assess and manage the pediatric and obstetric
patient.
The student will be able to discuss ambulance operations as it pertains to the field of
emergency medical services
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Student learning is assessed from multiple perspectives and on multiple occasions in order to
ensure that instruction is fostering high-quality learning from the first to the last day of the
class. Students will be assessed by objective exams, lab reports and demonstrations. McLarenOakland EMS faculty staff is responsible for designing evaluation instruments to measure
student mastery of course goals.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Week One
18:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Mon
Chapter 39: Gynecology
08/19/13
Matz
22:00
18:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Wed
Chapter 40: Obstetrics
08/21/13
Stapp
22:00
Week Two
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Emergency Medical Services Program
Course Syllabus – Trauma Emergencies
18:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Mon
Chapter 40: Obstetrics
08/26/13
Matz
22:00
18:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Wed
Lab: OB/GYN Emergencies
08/28/13
Stapp
22:00
09:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Sat
Chapter 41: Neonatology
08/31/13
Matz
17:00 Lab: Intraosseous Access , Pediatric Airway & Neonate Resuscitation
Week 3
Labor day
Mon
9/2/13
18:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Wed
Chapter 43: Pediatrics Part 1
09/04/13
Stapp
22:00
Week 4
Mon
09/9/13
Matz
18:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Chapter 43: Pediatrics Part 2
22:00
Home work: PALS Pretest
18:00 Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Wed
09/11/13
Stapp
Sat
9/14/13
Matz
Stapp
22:00
Quiz
09:00 Pediatric Advanced Life Support
17:00
Pals Written and Practical
Week 5
18:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Mon
Chapter 43: Geriatric Emergencies
09/16/13
Matz
22:00
Wed
18:00 Geriatric’s Lab
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Emergency Medical Services Program
Course Syllabus – Trauma Emergencies
9/18/13
Stapp
Lab: Intraosseous Access , Pediatric Airway & Neonate Resuscitation
22:00
Week 6
18:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Mon
Chapter 44: Abuse and Assault
09/23/13
Matz
Wed
9/25/13
Stapp
Sat
9/28/13
Matz
Week 7
Mon
9/30/13
Matz
Wed
10/2/13
Stapp
Week 8
Mon
10/7/13
Matz
22:00 Chapter 45: The Challenged Patient
18:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Chapter 48: Hazardous Materials
22:00 Chapter 48: Crime Scene Awareness
09:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Chapter 48: Ambulance Operations
17:00 Chapter 48: Rescue Awareness and Operations
Guest Speaker
18:00 Essentials of Paramedic Care 2nd Edition UPDATE
Chapter 48: Medical Incident Command
22:00 Chapter 46: Acute Care for the Chronic Patient
18:00 Module Practical Exam
22:00
18:00 Module Final Exam
22:00
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Quiz
Final