EMS

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Recognize and initiate early management of pre-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
• Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating AED use
• Manage cardiac arrest until the return of spontaneous circulation, transfer of care, or termination of resuscitation
• Identify and treat ischemic chest pain and expedite the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes
• Recognize other life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and provide effective initial care and transfer to reduce disability and death
• Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance

Upon completion the student shall be able to

• Identify and treat pediatric patients
• Maintain and treat life threatening injuries in the pediatric patient
• Determine the difference in stable vs non stable patient's
• Know the difference in assessment of pediatric age groups compared to adult patient's
• Perform an assessment on the pediatric patient using a skill based scenario