Describe anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, topographic anatomy and other body systems
Memorize correct medical abbreviations, symbols, terminologies to communicate with health care professionals regarding patient conditions
Exhibit professional, ethical, and compassionate behavior when interacting with diverse groups of patients and their families, health care professionals, and community members
Outline the essential information, procedures, and equipment related to the role of an emergency medical care professional
Recognize the introductory aspects of an emergency medical care and services system, roles and responsibilities of the EMC specialist, quality improvement, and medical direction
Understand the fundamental principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for drugs relevant to emergency medical care
Define proficient medical knowledge in providing pre-hospital and emergency medical care
Recognize basic knowledge about blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, shock and hemorrhage, gaining and extrication, burn, musculo-skeletal trauma, and soft tissue trauma
Outline the steps to perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and ancillary EMC procedures
Identify the parts and function of diagnostic, therapeutic and other adjunct EMC equipment
Describe body mechanics, immobilization, lifting, splinting and carrying techniques, principles of moving patients, and an overview of EMC equipment
Describe the necessary knowledge to diagnose and deal with emergency medical cases, including cardiology, respiratory, anaphylaxis, urology, gynecology, obstetrics, and toxicological, altered mental status, its differentials, and environmental emergencies
Describe the various basic and advanced cardiopulmonary and trauma assessment modalities and procedures
Properly select the required EMC equipment to carry out basic and advanced procedures in an EMC care plan
Identify current and potential hazards and safe practice for EMC providers, patients, and bystanders within a scene environment.
Effectively recognize normal and abnormal findings in patient assessments to identify mechanism of injury or nature of illness, laboratory data, diagnostic imaging, audio-visual interfaces (monitors), graphic forms, and prints
Evaluate the general impression of a patient, determining responsiveness, assessment of the airway, breathing and circulation, and determine the priorities of patient care.
Apply tactical management, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making skills to lead and operate an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Unit
Demonstrate the necessary skills to judge the priority of interventions needed to improve the patient’s outcome within the EMC field of practice
Differentiate causation of medical emergencies, formulating a treatment plan, packaging for trauma and medical patients and administering treatment based on findings
Demonstrate effective use of Automated Defibrillators within all clinical cases for all age groups
Perform cardiac arrest and airway management in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
Manipulate different types of artificial airways, suction equipment, oxygen equipment and delivery systems, and resuscitation devices
Demonstrate basic and advanced laboratory and clinical practical techniques
Use laboratory and information-based technology to generate data and hypotheses
Accurately interpret results of radiographic, laboratory data, blood gases, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, and ventilator mechanics
Explain the components of a communication system, radio communications, and communication with medical direction, verbal communication, interpersonal communication, and quality improvement
Demonstrate proficiency in pre-hospital assessments and treatments using advanced medical techniques and equipment available within the EMC’s scope of practice
Demonstrate an ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and scenes, utilizing available resources and working in the most challenging environments
Interpret local or national protocols for disease prevention, ambulance operation, and practice scene safety as it relates to the rescue, other rescuers, and the patient
Construct patient care reports, both oral and written, explaining patient condition, treatment rendered, that can be clearly understood by other medical professionals
Obtain pertinent information from medical personnel, patients, and/or relatives, medical records, and various hospital forms
Demonstrate skills in patient extrication, packaging, and safe movement
Demonstrate lifting, moving, and carrying techniques for critical patients
Establish the ability to interact with patients in a compassionate and professional manner
Use information technology to obtain information and conduct research
Work effectively in a team, being respectful of cultural diversity and individual differences
Establish safe working practices for self and others related to equipment and machinery, handling of product, disposal of materials, and relevant legislation
