First Responder EMS Curriculum for Training Centers in Eurasia

Practical Lab: Patient AssessmentObjectives1. Cognitive ObjectivesAt the completion of this lesson, the First Responder student will be able to demonstrate thecognitive objectives of Chapter 7: Patient Assessment.2. Affective ObjectivesAt the completion of this lesson, the First Responder student will be able to demonstrate theaffective objectives of Chapter 7: Patient Assessment.3. Psychomotor ObjectivesAt the completion of this lesson, the First Responder student will be able to:1. Demonstrate the ability to differentiate various scenarios and identify potential hazards.2. Demonstrate the techniques for assessing mental status.3. Demonstrate the techniques for assessing the airway.4. Demonstrate the techniques for assessing if the patient is breathing.5. Demonstrate the techniques for assessing if the patient has a pulse.6. Demonstrate the techniques for assessing the patient for external bleeding.7. Demonstrate the techniques for assessing the patient's skin color, temperature, condition,and capillary refill (infants and children only).8. Demonstrate questioning a patient to obtain a “SAMPLE” history.9. Demonstrate the skills involved in performing the physical exam.10. Demonstrate the ongoing assessmentPreparationThe practical lesson is designed to allow the students additional time to perfect skills. It is ofutmost importance that the students demonstrate proficiency of the skill, cognitive knowledge ofthe steps to perform a skill, and a healthy attitude toward performing that skill on a patient.This is an opportunity for the instructor and assistant instructors to praise progress and redirectthe students toward appropriate psychomotor skills. The material from all preceding lessons andbasic life support should be incorporated into these practical skill sessions.MaterialsAudiovisual EquipmentUse various audiovisual materials relating to emergency medical care. The continuousdevelopment of new audiovisual materials relating to EMS requires careful review to determinewhich best meet the needs of the program. Edit materials to ensure that they meet the objectivesof the curriculum.EMS EquipmentThis equipment includes exam gloves, airway management equipment, and suction devices.PersonnelPrimary InstructorOne First Responder Instructor is needed who is knowledgeable in patient assessment.First Responder EMS Curriculum/AIHA, July 2002 247