EMSP1245 — Advanced Endocrine Emergencies
EMSP 1245 - Advanced Endocrine Emergencies EMSP 1245 - Advanced Endocrine Emergencies Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 2 Course Description: This course develops the students ability to formulate and manage a comprehensive treatment plan for a medical emergency encountered in the pre-hospital setting. Emphasis is placed upon shock, renal, anaphylactic, diabetic, and other endocrine emergencies. Simulations will allow students to utilize didactic and practical assessment skills in simulated emergency scenarios. 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; current healthcare insurance; required immunizations. MnTC Goals None Major Content Shock Epidemiology Prevention Pathophysiology Assessment Management/ treatment plan Endocrine disorders Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentations Prognosis Assessment and management of Adrenal disease Diabetes Pituitary and thyroid disorders Immunology Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentations Prognosis Assessment and management of: Hypersensitivity Anaphylactic reactions Anaphylactoid reactions Collagen vascular disease Transplant-related problems Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact
Prerequisites: EMSP1210