A rapid approach to the trauma patient will be the focus of this lesson. This lesson will also serve as an introduction to the care of the medical patient. Lesson 3-5 Detailed Physical Exam Teaches the knowledge and skills required to continue the assessment and treatment of the patient. On-Going Assessment Stresses the importance of trending, recording changes in the patient's condition, and reassessment of interventions to assure appropriate care. Lesson 3-7 Communications Discusses the components of a communication system, radio communications, communication with medical direction, verbal communication, interpersonal communication, and quality improvement.
Reports are an important aspect of prehospital care.
This skill will be integrated into all student practices. Patient Assessment Integrates the knowledge and skills learned thus far to assure that the student has the knowledge and skills of assessment neces sary to continue with the management of patients with medical complaints and traumatic injuries. Patient Assessment Module Conduct written and skills evaluation to determine the student's level of achieve ment of the cognitive, psychomotor and affective objectives from this module of instruction. Lesson 4-2 Respiratory Emergencies Reviews components of the lesson on respiratory anatomy and physiolo gy. It will also provide instruction on assessment of respiratory difficulty and emergency medical care of respiratory problems, and the administration of prescribed inhalers.