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Emergency MedicineLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: 7K00HK07

Credits

4 op

Objectives

In this course, students learn to apply medical knowledge in adult and pediatric prehospital emergency care.

Upon completing the course, the student will:
• Have knowledge of the medical fundamentals in the prehospital care of injured and ill patients.
• Be proficient in the anesthesia methods used in prehospital care, as well as the specific aspects of medication and fluid therapy for adult and pediatric patients.
• Recognize gynecological and pregnancy-related emergency situations and be able to manage deliveries outside of a hospital setting.
• Be able to interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs) and identify abnormal findings in ECGs as a basis for clinical diagnosis.

Content

• Advanced instruction in prehospital emergency medicine specialties

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student:
• Understands the key medical fundamentals in the prehospital care of injured and ill patients.
• Has a basic understanding of anesthesia methods used in prehospital care and can identify specific aspects of medication and fluid therapy for adult and pediatric patients.
• Can recognize gynecological and pregnancy-related emergency situations and assist with deliveries outside of a hospital setting.
• Can interpret ECGs and identify abnormal findings in ECGs as a basis for clinical diagnosis.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student:
• Has a solid grasp of the medical fundamentals in the prehospital care of injured and ill patients.
• Has comprehensive knowledge of anesthesia methods used in prehospital care and is proficient in medication and fluid therapy for adult and pediatric patients.
• Can confidently identify and manage gynecological and pregnancy-related emergency situations, including deliveries outside of a hospital setting.
• Can interpret ECGs systematically and explain the reasons behind abnormal ECG findings, consulting a physician when necessary.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student:
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the medical fundamentals in the prehospital care of injured and ill patients and can provide reasoned justifications for their actions.
• Masters anesthesia methods used in prehospital care and excels in medication and fluid therapy for adult and pediatric patients.
• Proficiently identifies and manages gynecological and pregnancy-related emergency situations, justifying their actions thoroughly, even in cases of deliveries outside of a hospital setting.
• Systematically interprets ECGs, can provide well-founded explanations for abnormal ECG findings, and can consult a physician when needed.