This course teaches the paramedic learner to integrate scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology to form a field impression. By utilizing a structured and organized assessment process with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life span development and changes that occur to the human body with time, the learners will learn to develop a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning, along with the ability to modify the assessment as necessary to formulate a treatment plan for their patient.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): EMEDSV 10531911 - EMS Fundamental, EMEDSV 10531912 - Paramedic Medical Principles] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic, Fire Medic, Paramedic Technician]