emt-basic curriculum module 4

State of WisconsinEMT-Basic: A Practice BasedApproach to EMS EducationOBJECTIVES LEGENDC=Cognitive P=Psychomotor A=Affective1 = Knowledge level2 = Application level3 = Problem-solving levelOBJECTIVESCOGNITIVE OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this lesson, the EMT-Basic student will be able to:4-1.1 Identify which medications are carried on board an ambulance licensedat the EMT-Basic level in Wisconsin. (C-1)4-1.2 Identify the medications with which the EMT-Basic may assist thepatient with administration at the EMT-Basic level in Wisconsin. (C-1)4-1.3 List the components of a drug profile. (C-1)4-1.4 Identify the different forms in which medications are found. (C-1)4-1.5 Summarize the “6 R’s” in the administration of a medication. ((C-1)4-1.6 Explain the importance of medical control involvement and medicationadministration. (C-1)4-1.7 Describe how allergies to medications can affect patients. (C-1)4-1.8 State the importance of determining the preexistence of a medicationallergy. (C-1)4-1.9 Differentiate between what is meant by a medication allergy versusmedication intolerance. (C-2)4-1.10 Identify the general steps in administering a medication to a patient.(C-2)4-1.11 State the rationale for administering most medications to pediatricpatients based upon weight. (C-1)4-1.12 Define the concept of polypharmacy as it relates to geriatric patients.(C-1)AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this lesson, the EMT-Basic student will be able to:4-1.13 Examine the importance of correctly administering medications tospecific patients. (C-3)PSYCHOMOTOR OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this lesson, the EMT-Basic student will be able to:4-1.14 Demonstrate general steps for assisting patient with self-administrationof medications. (P-2)4-1.15 Demonstrate general steps involved in administering a medication to apatient. (P-2)Module 4-2