PMD-2030 Shock and Trauma

Credits: 4
This course provides an in-depth study of trauma, victim rescue theory and skills, and pathophysiology of shock. Includes the study of fluid and electrolyte balance and acute changes in body fluid space. Assessment and treatment of various types of shock and trauma for both the adult and pediatric patient suffering head and facial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and musculoskeletal trauma.

Prerequisite(s): PMD-1000, PMD-1010, PMD-1020 and PMD-1050.

Corequisite(s): PMD-1030, PMD-2010 and PMD-1100.

Course Outcomes

Identify the elements and principles of kinetic, thermal, electronic, and radiation energy and their effects upon the human body relevant to a trauma patient, as prescribed by the current paramedic national standards.
Evaluate pathophysiological principles and elements of assessment findings relevant to the patient with shock or hemorrhage, as prescribed by the current paramedic national education standards.
Evaluate the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the major body systems relevant to a trauma patient, as prescribed by the current paramedic national education standards.
Apply the methods and elements of assessment and management of a trauma patient, including the pathophysiological significance of the assessment findings, as prescribed by the current paramedic national education standards.
Identify the components of a trauma system, and the role of the paramedic within that system relevant to a trauma patient, as prescribed by the current paramedic national education standards.