Learning Outcomes for the Study Units:

1. Emergency Care Principles

• Understanding of EMS: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and function of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in providing pre-hospital care, including the principles of scene safety, triage, and rapid assessment.
• Patient Assessment Skills: Develop proficiency in systematic patient assessment techniques, including primary and secondary surveys, vital signs assessment, and obtaining relevant medical history to prioritize care effectively.
• Airway Management and Breathing Support: Acquire the skills necessary to establish and maintain a patient’s airway, administer oxygen therapy, and provide assistance with breathing in various emergency scenarios.
• Cardiac and Circulatory Emergencies: Demonstrate competency in recognizing and managing cardiac emergencies, performing CPR, utilizing automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and initiating interventions for heart-related conditions.
• Neurological and Environmental Emergencies: Identify and respond to neurological emergencies such as strokes and seizures, as well as environmental emergencies including heat-related illnesses and poisoning, with appropriate interventions.

2. Trauma Management

• Trauma Assessment and Triage: Develop the ability to rapidly assess trauma patients, identify life-threatening injuries, and prioritize care based on severity and urgency.
• Bleeding Control and Shock Management: Acquire skills in controlling hemorrhage, applying pressure dressings, and managing shock effectively to stabilize trauma patients and prevent further deterioration.
• Spinal Immobilization and Musculoskeletal Injuries: Demonstrate proficiency in spinal immobilization techniques and initial management of musculoskeletal injuries to prevent secondary injury and ensure patient safety.
• Head and Neck Injury Management: Understand the assessment and management of head and neck injuries, including the recognition of traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and cervical spine precautions.

3. Medical Emergencies

• Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies: Identify and manage cardiac conditions such as myocardial infarction and dysrhythmias, as well as respiratory emergencies including asthma exacerbations and pulmonary embolism, with appropriate interventions.
• Diabetic Emergencies: Recognize and respond to diabetic emergencies such as hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and diabetic ketoacidosis, with prompt treatment and monitoring.
• Allergic Reactions and Neurological Emergencies: Demonstrate competency in managing allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, as well as neurological emergencies such as seizures and strokes, with timely interventions and supportive care.

4. Communication and Professionalism

• Effective Communication Skills: Develop effective communication skills to interact professionally with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals in various settings.
• Professionalism and Ethics: Understand the importance of professionalism, ethical practice, and patient confidentiality in emergency medical care, adhering to legal and ethical standards at all times.
• Cultural Competence and Diversity: Recognize and respect cultural differences and diverse patient populations, delivering culturally sensitive care and addressing individual needs with compassion and empathy.
• Stress Management and Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Employ strategies for stress management, self-care, and resilience in high-pressure environments, while fostering teamwork and collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.