Purpose: It is the intention of this to provide a general description of the course, outline the required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction. Course Title: Trauma Management Course Prefix & Number: EMSP 1355 Division & Department: Vocational Science: Emergency Medical Services Course Type Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core) Academic WCJC Core Course WECM Course This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course. 3 Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours : : 3 Equated Pay Hours: List Lab/ Other Hours Lab Hours Catalog Course Description: Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. Clinical Hours Practicum Hours Pre-Requisites: EMSP 141 or EMSP 151 & EMSP 116 or EMSP 16; Current or eligible for National Registry EMT and/or Texas Department of State Health Services EMT Co-Requisites: Other (List) EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 191, EMSP 6 and EMSP 35 Signature Prepared by: Department Head: Division Chair: Dean/VPI: Approved by CIR: Micheal Crouch Gary Bonewald Tim Guin Leigh Ann Collins Date Digitally signed by Micheal Crouch DN: cn=micheal Crouch, o=wharton County Junior College, ou=vocational Instruction, email=crouchm@wcjc.edu, c=us Date: 15.1.4 16:33:44-6'' Digitally signed by Gary Bonewald DN: cn=gary Bonewald, o=wharton County Junior College, ou=vocational Science, email=bonewaldg@wcjc.edu, c=us Date: 15.1.4 16:33:53-6'' Digitally signed by Tim Guin DN: cn=tim Guin, o=wharton County Junior College, ou=vocational Science, email=guint@wcjc.edu, c=us Date: 15.1.4 16:34:1-6'' Digitally signed by Leigh Ann Collins DN: cn=leigh Ann Collins, o=wharton County Junior College, ou=vice President of Instruction, email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=us Date: 15.1.4 17::41-6'' signed by Tracy Emmons Tracy Emmons Digitally Date: 15.1.9 11:17:31-6'' 1-4-15 1-16-15 Page 1 of 5
I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction). Trauma a. Provide pre-hospital care to the seriously injured trauma patient with proper assessment, aggressive care, and rapid transport to the most appropriate facility. b. Components of trauma systems identify the capabilities of different level of trauma centers and more fully define role of pre-hospital care provider in the trauma system. Trauma Systems and Mechanism of Injury Bleeding Soft-Tissue Trauma Burns Face and Neck Trauma Head and Spine Trauma Chest Trauma Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma Orthopedic Trauma Environmental Trauma Page of 5
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II. Course Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Be able to integrate the pathophysiological assessment findings to formulate a field impression; implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient; and integrate multiple determinates of trauma conditions into clinical care.. Methods of Assessment: Written Exams, scenario assessments, and assessment graphs. Patient care assessments, oral interviews, critical thinking skills, various hands on skills evaluations and decision making. Page 4 of 5
III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student: AAOS Emergency Care in the Streets 7th Ed., AAOS Emergency Care in the Streets 7th Ed. Workbook, Medical Dictionary, 3 Binder, Spiral notebook or similar for classroom notes and clinical site notes, Black pens, - # pencils, Loose-leaf notebook paper for assignments (can be kept in the 3 ring binder) Uniform, Stethoscope, EMT scissors, Penlight, Proof of Physical Exam 3 IV. Suggested course maximum: V. List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the course. Data projector, Computer VI. Course Requirements/Grading System Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course. Affective - 1% Class Assignments 1% Chapter Tests -15% Major Exams -35% Final Exam -3% A= 9-1 B= 8-89 F= 79 and below VII. Curriculum Checklist Academic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core) No additional documentation needed. Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms. Critical Thinking Communication Empirical & Quantitative Skills Teamwork Social Responsibility Personal Responsibility WECM Course If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist. Page 5 of 5