EMSE1146 — Advanced Assessment, Communication and Documentation
EMSE 1146 - Advanced Assessment, Communication and Documentation EMSE 1146 - Advanced Assessment, Communication and Documentation Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 2 Course Description: This course introduces advanced life support patient assessment concepts, skills, and prioritization. It also provides opportunities for developing critical thinking skills and life-saving interventions in the out-of-hospital environment. Emphasis is placed upon radio communication and documentation. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current State EMT certification. MnTC Goals None Major Content Clinical Decision Making Influencing factors Patient presentations Cornerstone of critical thinking Documentation Report writing General considerations Electronic documentation Document revision EMS Communications Systems Methodology Components Regulation Dispatch Procedures Team dynamics Verbal qualities EMS System Communication Communication with healthcare professionals Team communication and dynamics History Taking Component of the patient history Interviewing techniques in EMS Integration of therapeutic communication techniques based on findings and presentation Patient Assessment General impression LOC ABCs Vital signs Life-threats Body systems Bariatrics Anatomical regions Patient care skills Reassessment Scene Size-up
Prerequisites: EMSE1141