Basic techniques of assessment and management of patients experiencing airway, breathing and circulatory emergencies. Customized for the chiropractic physician who may encounter situations with adults or pediatric patients in clinical or field environments. Students receive A.H.A. Health Care Provider C.P.R. certification and First Responder Certification from the State of Minnesota. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to challenge the National Registry First Responder exam.
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Course Objectives
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A. Quizzes: 11 regular, as listed; multiple choice,(quiz#is equivalent to lesson #)10 questions each; based on reading assignment for that day;(not on notes)students may drop 2. Worth 20% of final grade. B. Tests (worth 25% of final grade). **Sum of Midterm and Final Written Exams must be equal to a minimum of 70% to receive state certification and be eligible to take National Registry exam: Written exams may be made up if missed or, in the case of the CPR written test, if unsuccessfully completed. Make up exams will only be given with an excused absence. Students have one week from the time the exam was originally scheduled to retake the exam.
Final Written:(worth 50% of Test grade) a. 75 multiple choice questions; cumulative with emphasis on second half of term (Lessons 7-12) C. Labs and lab assignment: worth 30% of final grade. To receive full credit for each lab, students will be expected to: 1. Labs: 25 pts. each (5 pts. attendance; 20 pts. participation, including equipment). To receive full credit for each lab, students will be expected to: a. arrive on time for their assigned lab (trades in lab period only permitted if approved ahead of time by instructor) and remain the entire session (labs begin at the top of the hour and are 1hr 50 min. in length) b. have prepared for the lab by completing any reading or viewing assignment listed for that week in the syllabus, and attending the corresponding lecture period (students that are determined to be unprepared may be requested to leave the lab and schedule a make-up session with the instructor); c. wear legible pin-on plate style nametags on the front of the shirt above the level of the third rib during lab sessions; d. have the items under the "required materials for lab" section available to bring to each lab (the first lab is the only7 exception); an itemized list is included with the course schedule. 2. Lab Assignment: 100 pts. No partial credit given. To receive credit for this assignment, students will be expected to: a. have all non-disposable equipment used in Emergency Procedures lab (safety goggles, pocket mask, stethoscope, BP cuff and penlight) clearly engraved or permanently marked with the user's name or initials by week 6 of lab. D. Final Practical Skills (worth 30% of final grade). **Students must successfully complete all final practical skills to pass course:
Final Written:(worth 50% of Test grade) a. 75 multiple choice questions; cumulative with emphasis on second half of term (Lessons 7-12) C. Labs and lab assignment: worth 30% of final grade. To receive full credit for each lab, students will be expected to: 1. Labs: 25 pts. each (5 pts. attendance; 20 pts. participation, including equipment). To receive full credit for each lab, students will be expected to:
a. arrive on time for their assigned lab (trades in lab period only permitted if approved ahead of time by instructor) and remain the entire session (labs begin at the top of the hour and are 1hr 50 min. in length) b. have prepared for the lab by completing any reading or viewing assignment listed for that week in the syllabus, and attending the corresponding lecture period (students that are determined to be unprepared may be requested to leave the lab and schedule a make-up session with the instructor); c. wear legible pin-on plate style nametags on the front of the shirt above the level of the third rib during lab sessions; d. have the items under the "required materials for lab" section available to bring to each lab (the first lab is the only7 exception); an itemized list is included with the course schedule.
2. Lab Assignment: 100 pts. No partial credit given. To receive credit for this assignment, students will be expected to: a. have all non-disposable equipment used in Emergency Procedures lab (safety goggles, pocket mask, stethoscope, BP cuff and penlight) clearly engraved or permanently marked with the user's name or initials by week 6 of lab.
D. Final Practical Skills (worth 30% of final grade). **Students must successfully complete all final practical skills to pass course:
E. Grade Posting: Grades will be posted on eNorthwestern. Each student is responsible for checking his/her progress and making the instructor aware of any problems or missing grades.
Certificates and Eligibilities(upon successful completion of course) A. American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR(Replacement cards will be issued for $25/card) B. Minnesota Department of Health First Responder C. Eligibility to challenge the National Registry's First Responder exam D. Eligibility to enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic course offered at NHSU during Summer term. Additional Information A. Students are reminded to dress comfortably, as the majority of labs will involve physical activity on the floor of the gym. Skirts are discouraged. Students will be allowed to change clothing for clinic appointments.
Guaranteed grades are as follows:
COGNITIVE DOMAIN
N/A
PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN
AFFECTIVE DOMAIN
Lecture 1: NO LECTURE DURING WEEK 1: Review the syllabus on your own. Lab 1: CPR/FBAO/AED Guided Practice Lab 1 Materials/Equip: Lab Skill Packets, Nametag, Mask, BLS for Healthcare Providers manual Prep for Lab 2: -Read AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers student manual;-CPR MATERIAL IN BFR 7e is NOT current-Take the "BLS for Healthcare Provider Pretest" in the front of the Notes Packet-Study CPR/FBAO/AED skill sheets in Skills Packet-Review "BLS for Healthcare Providers Student CD"Skill and written CPR test given in Lab 2
Lesson 3 Lecture: Quiz 3; Scene Size-Up and the Initial Assessment Lab: Scene Size-Up and Initial Assessment Materials/Equip: Lab Skill Packets, Nametag, Gloves, Goggles, Mask, Stethoscope For Quiz 4: Read Basic First Response 7e pp. 93-134 & 547-558 For Lab 4: Study "Mechanical Aids to Breathing" sheets in Skills Packet.
Lesson 4 Lecture: Quiz 4; Airway and Breathing Management Lab: Airway and Breathing Management, Demonstration & Practice. Materials/Equip: Lab Skill Packets, Nametag, Gloves, Goggles, Mask, Stethoscope. Prep for Quiz 5: RBFR 7e, pp. 281-314. Prep for Lab 5: Study "Bleeding Control/Shock Management" sheets in Skills Packet
Lesson 5 Lecture: Quiz 5; Shock and Bleeding Control Lab: Scene Size Up & Initial Assessment Scenarios Materials/Equip: Lab Skill Packets, Nametag, Gloves, Goggles, Mask, Stethoscope For Quiz 6: Read Basic First Response 7e pp. 158-180 Y 541-546; See "Vital Signs" Video in Library. Prep for Lab 6: Study remainder of "Trauma Assessment-Complete" sheets and "Stifneck Collar Application" sheets in Skills Packet.
Lesson 6 Lecture: Quiz 6; Physical Exam; Ongoing Assessment; Patient Hand-Off Lab: Physical Exam and Ongoing Assessment Scenarios Materials/Equip: Lab Skill Packets, Nametag, Gloves, Goggles, Mask, Stethoscope, BP Cuffs, Penlight, Notebook/Pen, Watch. Prep for Quiz 7: Read Brady First Responder 7e. pp. 351-418 & 86-89. Prep for Lab 7: Study " Splint Application" and "Backboard Application" sheets in Skills Packet.
Lesson 7 Lecture: Quiz 7; Musculoskeletal and Spinal Immobilization Practice.
Prep For Midterm: All material up to and including Lesson 6; must be able to write all steps in assessment sequence.
Materials/Equip: Lab Skill Packets, Nametag, Gloves, Goggles, Mask, Stethoscope, BP Cuffs, Penlight, Notebook/Pen
MIDTERM-Scheduled for October 18th.
Oct. 25th
Lab 7:Musculoskeletal and Spinal Immobilization Practice. Lab 7 Materials/Equip: Lab Skill Packets, Nametag, Gloves, Goggles. Prep For Quiz 8: Read Brady First Responder 7e,pp. 314-350 Prep for Lab 8: Study "Trauma Assessment-Complete", "Mechanical Aids to Breathing", Bleeding Control/Shock Management", "Stifneck Collar Application", "Splint Application", and "Backboard Application" skill sheets. Review Lesson 8 lecture notes.
Lesson 8 Lecture: Quiz 8; Soft-Tissue and Internal Organ Injuries Lab 8: Trauma Scenarios Materials/Equip: Lab Skill Packets, Nametag, Gloves, Goggles, Mask, Stethoscope, BP Cuffs, Penlight, Notebook/Pen For Quiz 9: Read Brady First Responder 7e, pp. 227-262 & 559-568 Prep for Next Lab: View Vital Signs Testing portion of "Medical Emergencies" video on reserve in library; study "Vital Signs for the Emergency Patient" sheets in Skills Packet; practice performing vital signs.
Lesson 9 Lecture 9:View "Medical Emergencies" video on reserve in library prior to lab. Lab 9: Quiz 9; Medical Scenarios and Vital Sign Testing. Materials/Equip: Lab Skill Packets, Nametag, Gloves, Goggles, Mask, Stethoscope, BP Cuffs, Penlight, Notebook/Pen Prep For Quiz 10: Read Brady First Responder 7e, pp. 262-269 & 569-576. Prep for Next Lab: Study "Vital Sign for the Emergency Patient" sheet and practice performing vital signs.
Lesson 10 Lecture: Quiz 10; Environmental Emergencies Lab: Scenarios Materials/Equip: Lab Skill Packets, Nametag, Gloves, Goggles, Mask, Stethoscope, BP Cuffs, Penlight, Notebook/Pen, Watch Prep For Quiz 11: Read Brady First Responder 7e, pp. 419-496. Prep for Next Lab: Review "Final Practical Skills" sheets;View "Final Practical Skills" sheet; View "Final Practical Skills" DVD
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