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Standard |
Rev: 4/18/07;
Posted: 06/12/07
Emphasizes the
study of gynecological, obstetrical, pediatric and neonatal emergencies. Maternal/Child combines the unique relationships
and situations encountered with mother and child. Provides a
detailed understanding of anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology,
assessment, and treatment priorities for the OB/GYN patient. Pediatric
and neonatal growth and development, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment specifics are
covered in detail. Successful completion of a PLS/PALS course is required. This course provides instruction on topics
in Division's 5 (Medical), Sections 13 (Obstetrics) & 14 (Gynecology) and 6
(Special Considerations), Sections 1 (Neonatology) and 2 (Pediatrics) of the
USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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Competency Areas |
Hours
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Anatomy and Physiology of the
Female Reproductive System |
Class |
4 |
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Pathophysiology of the Female Reproductive System |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Anatomy and Physiology of the
Pediatric and Neonatal Patient |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Pathophysiology of the Pediatric and Neonatal
Patient |
Credit |
5 |
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Assessment of the OB/GYN Patient |
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Assessment of the Pediatric and
Neonatal Patient |
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Treatment Modalities of the OB/GYN
Patient |
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Treatment Modalities of the
Pediatric and Neonatal Patient |
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Successful Completion of either
PALS and/or PLS |
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Prerequisites: |
EMS 126,
EMS 127, EMS 128, |
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Corequisite: |
None |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM |
2 |
1
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0 |
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Identify
the normal events of the menstrual cycle. |
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ASSESSMENT
AND MANAGEMENT OF GYNECOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES |
2 |
1
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0 |
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Describe
how to assess a patient with a gynecological complaint. |
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Explain how to recognize a
gynecological emergency. |
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Describe the general care for a
GYN |
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Describe
the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of
specific gynecological emergencies. |
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Demonstrate
how to assess a
patient with a gynecological complaint. |
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Demonstrate how to provide care for
a patient with: Excessive vaginal bleeding Abdominal pain Sexual assault |
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Identify
the need to provide care for a patient of sexual assault, while still
preventing destruction of crime scene information. |
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NORMAL AND ABNORMAL
PREGNANCY AND BIRTH PROCESS
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4 |
2
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0 |
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Identify the stages of labor and
the paramedic's role in each stage. |
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Differentiate
between normal and abnormal delivery. |
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Identify
and describe complications associated with pregnancy and delivery. |
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Describe
and demonstrate how to assess an obstetrical patient. |
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Identify predelivery emergencies. |
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State
indications of an imminent delivery. |
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Explain
the use of the contents of an obstetrics kit. |
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Differentiate the management of a
patient with predelivery emergencies from a normal delivery. |
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State the
steps in the predelivery preparation of the mother. |
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Establish
the relationship between body substance isolation and childbirth. |
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State the
steps to assist in the delivery of a newborn. |
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Describe
how to care for the newborn. |
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Describe
how and when to cut the umbilical cord. |
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Discuss
the steps in the delivery of the placenta. |
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Describe
the management of the mother post-delivery. |
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Describe
the procedures for handling abnormal deliveries. |
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Describe the
procedures for handling complications of pregnancy. |
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Describe
the procedures for handling maternal complications of labor. |
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Describe
special considerations when meconium is present in amniotic
fluid or during delivery. |
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Describe
special considerations of a premature baby. |
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Advocate
the need for treating two patients (mother and baby). |
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Value the importance of maintaining a patient’s modesty
and privacy during assessment and
management. |
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Serve as a role model for other |
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Demonstrate how to provide care for
a patient with: Excessive vaginal bleeding Abdominal pain Hypertensive crisis |
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Demonstrate
how to prepare the obstetric patient for delivery. |
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Demonstrate
how to assist in the normal cephalic delivery of the fetus. |
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Demonstrate
how to deliver the placenta. |
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Demonstrate
how to provide post-delivery care of the mother. |
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Demonstrate
how to assist with abnormal deliveries. |
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Demonstrate
how to care for the mother with delivery complications. |
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ASSESSMENT
AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NEONATE/NEWBORN |
1 |
1
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0 |
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