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Advanced expertise in emergency care (10 cr)

Code: AV00EG35-3003

General information


Timing
21.08.2023 - 31.05.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 cr
Local portion
10 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Open UAS and Continuing education
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
Evelina Koski
Hannu Salonen
Jussi Salonen
Antti Jakonen
Aki Viipuri
Miika Vihavainen
Jaana Virtanen
Teacher in charge
Jarno Hämäläinen
Groups
AVKTTEYSHEH23S
Avoin amk, Kotka, sairaanhoitajasta ensihoitajaksi, monimuotototeutus, 2023S
Course
AV00EG35
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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?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Pre-hospital emergency care at basic level 15 ECTS credits

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