Transition Series Topics for the Paramedic

by Batsie, Daniel J.; Limmer, Daniel J., EMT-P; Mistovich, Joseph J.

• ISBN13: 9780137082452
• ISBN10: 0137082452
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-06
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Transition Series: Topics for the Paramedicis designed to act as a transition guide between the 1998 U.S. Department of Transportation's Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum and the 2009 Paramedic National EMS Education Standards. Providing a timely, topical continuing education guide, this book provides both and overview of new information found in the Education Standards and the Paramedic level and provides a source of continuing education for practicing Paramedics.

Table of Contents

Preparatory
1	Workforce Safety and Wellness
2	Patient Safety
3	Legal Issues in EMS
4	Therapeutic Communications
5	Research:  Evidence-Based Decision Making in EMS
Anatomy and Physiology
6	Anatomy and Physiology –Cellular Environment and Metabolism
7	Anatomy and Physiology – The Blood
8	Anatomy and Physiology – The Nervous System
Medical Terminology
9	Medical Terminology
Pathophysiology
10	Pathophysiology:  Part 1 (The Cellular Environment and Cellular Injury)
11	Pathophysiology:  Part 2 (Self Defense Mechanisms and Inflammation)
12	Pathophysiology:  Part 3 (The Cardiovascular System)
Life Span Development
13	Life Span Development
Public Health
14	Public Health
Pharmacology
15	Medication Administration
16	Paramedic Medications
Airway Management, Respiration, and Artificial Ventilation
17	Airway Management – Assessment and Airway Decision Making
18	Airway Management - Non-Invasive Airway Intervention
19	Invasive Airway Management
Assessment
20	Critical Thinking
21	Patient Assessment
22	Patient Monitoring Devices  (Capnography and Point of Care Testing)
Shock and Resuscitation
23	Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
24	Shock
25	Sepsis
Medicine
26	Cardiovascular Emergencies:  Acute Coronary Syndrome
27	Cardiovascular Emergencies:  ACS and the 12 Lead ECG
28	Cardiovascular Emergencies:  Heart Failure
29	Respiratory Emergencies:  Airway Resistance Disorders (Asthma, Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis)
30	Respiratory Emergencies:  Lung and Gas Exchange Disorders (Spontaneous Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Edema, Pulmonary Embolism, and Cystic Fibrosis)
31	Respiratory Emergencies:  Infectious Disorders (Pneumonia, Pertusis, Viral Respiratory Infections)
32	Stroke
33	Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders
34	Infectious Disease
35	Endocrine Disorders:  Hypoglycemia
36	Endocrine Disorders:   Hyperglycemic Emergencies
37	Psychiatric Disorders
38	Hematology
39	Genitourinary and Renal Disorders
40	Gynecologic Emergencies
41	Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat
Trauma
42	Bleeding Control
43	Chest Trauma
44	Abdominal Trauma
45	Soft Tissue Injuries
46	Orthopedic Trauma
47	Head and Neck  Trauma
48	Traumatic Brain Injury
49	Spine and Nervous System Injuries
50	Trauma in Special Populations:  Pediatrics
51	Trauma in Special Populations:  Geriatrics
52	Trauma in Special Populations:  Pregnant Patient
53	Multisystems Trauma
54	Environmental Emergencies - Diving Emergencies
55	Environmental Emergencies - Lightning Strike Injuries
Special Patient Populations
56	Obstetrics
57	Neonatal Care
58	Pediatrics
59	Geriatrics
60	Patients with Special Challenges
EMS Operations
61	Ambulance Operations
62	Multiple Casualty Incident and Incident Management