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EMS3108
3 hours English

Basic trauma for EMS

Basic Trauma for EMS
1 Systematic approach to trauma patients
2 Mechanism of injuries
3 Principles of musculoskeletal injuries
4 Principles of splinting
5 Soft tissue injuries
6 Shock (pathophysiology)
7 Types of shock
8 Shock management
9 Assessment of chest injuries
10 Assessment of abdominal and perforating injuries
11 Head injuries
12 Facial injuries
13 Spinal injuries
14 Burn (types and classification)
15 Revision / practical exam
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Identify and classify various mechanisms of injury, including soft tissue, musculoskeletal, head, and spine injuries, and explain their physiological effects, clinical significance, and management in trauma care.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, small groups work, group discussion, & individual presentations
Assessment Methods - Routine exams -Videos analysis
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Explain the systematic approach to trauma patient management, including bleeding control, immobilization techniques, splinting principles, and essential emergency care measures for burn victims.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, small groups work, group discussion, & individual presentations
Assessment Methods Concept mapping - group division for specific presentation - clinical demonstration
1.3 Mapped to: K3

Discuss the unique characteristics and challenges of trauma management in paediatric and geriatric populations, ensuring an evidence-based approach to specialised emergency care.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, small groups work, group discussion, & individual presentations
Assessment Methods Concept mapping - group division for specific presentation - clinical demonstration
2.1 Mapped to: S1 S2

Assess various types of trauma and initiate appropriate life-support management and resuscitation while adhering to the roles and responsibilities of an EMS specialist prior to transferring patient care.

Teaching Strategy Lectures , debate , whole group discussion
Assessment Methods -Group presentation evaluation -Analytical reports evaluation
2.2 Mapped to: S3 S4

Exhibit effective communication skills as a team member or leader in resuscitation scenarios involving trauma injuries.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, debate, whole group lab demo
Assessment Methods -Group presentation evaluation -Analytical reports evaluation
2.3 Mapped to: S4 S5

Enhance and adapt knowledge and skills to plan and execute safe, efficient approaches to emergency trauma service cases.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, debate, whole group lab demo
Assessment Methods Group presentation evaluation
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Develop the ability to effectively communicate scientific findings, ideas, and arguments related to trauma cases in a clear, logical, and concise manner, both orally and in writing.

Teaching Strategy Lab demonstrations , group presentations , case studies
Assessment Methods -Group presentations -Case studies -Observation
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Encourage the use of modern information storage and management methods for documenting and tracking trauma victim care.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, individual presentation
Assessment Methods -Group presentations -Case studies -Observation
3.3 Mapped to: V3

Justify and defend clinical decisions made during triage by integrating and analysing data from diverse and reliable sources.

Teaching Strategy Lab demonstrations, group presentations, case studies
Assessment Methods -Group presentations -Case studies -Observation