Overview

Paramedic practice requires a general understanding of disease processes to enable effective management of patients presenting with a broad range of conditions. This topic will extend the specialist knowledge of disease-states established in previous topics and provide students with the theoretical platform required to recognise and manage a variety of … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic will explore both emergency and non-emergency conditions presenting in the pre-hospital environment through a discussion of the cause, pathophysiology, manifestations and treatment of underlying disorders. The topic is divided into the following modules:

  • Endocrine disorders
  • Disorders of the gastrointestinal system
  • Disorders of the genitourinary and renal systems
  • Pathologies and trauma of the musculoskeletal system
  • Toxicology and toxinology

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Integrate an applied understanding of human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to correlate clinical signs and symptoms with endocrine, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, haematological and integumentary conditions to develop patient management plans as applicable to contemporary paramedicine
2.
Critically appraise evidence-based practice to resolve clinical challenges when treating a patient presenting with a wide range of pathological conditions
3.
Apply knowledge of toxicology and toxinology to correlate clinical presentation and provide effective paramedic management of the poisoned patient
4.
Demonstrate the ability to synthesise knowledge about a variety of pathological conditions and communicate relevant information to others in a collaborative environment

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Requisites information

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Assumed knowledge

Understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Understanding of cardiac and respiratory pathophysiology as it relates to paramedic practice.