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Advanced expertise in emergency care (10 cr)

Code: EH00DU49-3003

General information


Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Health Care and Emergency Care

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Emergency Care

Teachers

  • Evelina Koski
  • Hannu Salonen
  • Jussi Salonen
  • Aki Viipuri
  • Antti Jakonen
  • Miika Vihavainen
  • Jaana Virtanen

Teacher in charge

Aki Viipuri

Groups

  • EHKT21KP
    Paramedic, full-time studies
  • 24.01.2024 08:00 - 16:00, Ensihoidon kehittynyt osaaminen EH00DU49-3003
  • 25.01.2024 08:00 - 16:00, Ensihoidon kehittynyt osaaminen EH00DU49-3003
  • 07.02.2024 08:00 - 16:00, Ensihoidon kehittynyt osaaminen EH00DU49-3003, EH00DU49-3004

Objective

You are familiar with the safe emergency care operating model (CRM/NTS)

You are able to independently identify problems related to vital body functions (including ECG) and, in a responsible manner, handle situations in which the patient's life is threatened, or the patient otherwise requires immediate care (including intubation).

You are able to identify and anticipate situations which require an emergency care expert (including out of hospital delivery).

You are able to independently assess the patient’s condition and make a field diagnosis and plan the treatment and location for further treatment.

You can monitor and treat an acutely ill patient during transport.

You are able to independently carry out pharmaceutical and treatment procedures.

You are able to justify your decisions based on evidence and actively utilize the latest scientific information in professional decision-making and the development of emergency care.

You are able to independently support and provide guidance to patients and their family members in emergency care situations.

Content

How does emergency care team follow CRM/NTS approach?

How do you independently identify problems related to vital body functions and, in a responsible manner, handle situations in which the patient's life is threatened, or the patient otherwise requires immediate care?

How do you identify and anticipate situations which require an emergency care expert?

How do you independently assess the injured or ill patient’s condition and make a field diagnosis?

How do you justify your decisions based on evidence and actively utilize the latest scientific information in professional decision-making and the development of emergency care?

How do you prepare, observe and care for an acutely ill patient (including intensive care patient) during transport?

How do you carry out pharmaceutical (medication passport) and treatment procedures?

How do you master the systematic and appropriate documentation and reporting of patient information (ISBAR) in different contexts?

How do you give advice to the patient in emergency care situations independently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Ensihoito (uusin painos)
Ensihoito-opas (uusin painos)
Ensihoidon taskuopas (uusin painos)
Oireesta työdiagnoosiin (uusin painos)

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Tentti tehdään hoitotason opintojen aikana erikseen ilmoitettuna ajankohtana.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Ei ole

Opiskelijan työmäärä

Perusteiden aikana 5op
Hoitotason opintojen aikana 5op

Further information

Aki.Viipuri@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Hyväksytty suoritus on tasolla H3.

Qualifications

Pre-hospital emergency care at basic level 15 ECTS credits