PAR 201 - Trauma

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
This course introduces the paramedic student to specific pathophysiology, assessment and management techniques for trauma patients. Topics include mechanism of injury, hemorrhage and shock, soft tissue trauma, burns, head and facial trauma, spinal trauma, thoracic trauma, abdominal trauma, musculoskeletal trauma and special considerations. The lab section teaches psychomotor skills of the management of the trauma patient. Skills include, trauma patient assessment, airway management of the trauma patient, splinting of musculoskeletal injuries and treatment of various trauma conditions including shock, hemorrhage and burns.
Prerequisite(s): PAR 101, PAR 102, and PAR 106, all with a grade of C or better