emt-basic curriculum module 4

State of WisconsinEMT-Basic: A Practice BasedApproach to EMS EducationPSYCHOMOTOR OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this lesson, the EMT-Basic student will be able to:Demonstrate the psychomotor objectives of Lesson 4-1: GeneralPharmacology.Demonstrate the psychomotor objectives of Lesson 4-2: RespiratoryEmergencies.Demonstrate the psychomotor objectives of Lesson 4-3: CardiovascularEmergencies.Demonstrate the psychomotor objectives of Lesson 4-4: Diabetes/AlteredMental Status.Demonstrate the psychomotor objectives of Lesson 4-5: Severe AllergicReactions.Demonstrate the psychomotor objectives of Lesson 4-6: Poisoning/Overdose.Demonstrate the psychomotor objectives of Lesson 4-7: EnvironmentalEmergencies.Demonstrate the psychomotor objectives of Lesson 4-8: BehavioralEmergencies.Demonstrate the psychomotor objectives of Lesson 4-9:Obstetrics/Gynecology.Demonstrate the psychomotor objectives of Lesson 4-10: Acute Abdomen.PREPARATIONMotivation:Prerequisites:AV Equipment:The practical lesson is designed to allow the studentsadditional time to perfect skills. It is of utmost importancethat the students demonstrate proficiency of the skill,cognitive knowledge of the steps to perform a skill, and ahealthy attitude towards performing that skill on a patient.This is an opportunity for the instructor and assistantinstructors to praise progress and re-direct the studentstoward appropriate psychomotor skills. The material fromall preceding lessons and basic life support should beincorporated into these practical skill sessions.BLS, Preparatory, Airway and Patient Assessment.MATERIALSTypically none required.EMS Equipment: Equipment from the lists in Lessons 4-1 through 4-10.Primary Instructor:PERSONNELOne proctor for the written evaluation.Module 4-109