Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE251   19976-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/97
HCE251 19976-19985 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Immediate Medical Care
Emphasis on methods of identification and response to emergencies in a medical office. Prerequisites: HCE221.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE251   19976-19985 Immediate Medical Care
1. Define and describe the local emergency response system. (I)
2. Define the Good Samaritan Act. (I)
3. Maintain emergency equipment and supplies. (II)
4. Identify an emergency situation. (III)
5. Respond to an emergency situation by implementing appropriate procedures. (IV)
6. Administer oxygen therapy using specific adjuncts. (IV)
7. Offer reassurance and emotional support to the patient during the performance of emergency measures. (IV)
8. Maintain control of emergency situations (V)
9. Communicate and respond appropriately to EMS (Emergency Medical System) Response team. (VI)
10. Document incident in patient record. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCE251   19976-19985 Immediate Medical Care
    I. Introduction
        A. Emergency Medical System (EMS)
        B. Good Samaritan Act
      II. Equipment and Supplies
          A. Body substance isolation
          B. Airway devices
          C. Immobilization devices
        III. Identify Emergency Situation
            A. Assessment of vital signs
            B. Recognition of emergency state
            C. Common emergency situations
              1. Hypoperfusion/shock
              2. Seizures
              3. Bites and stings
              4. Burns
              5. Levels of consciousness
              6. Near drowning
              7. Poisoning
              8. Fractures, deformities, dislocations
              9. Respiratory emergencies
              10. Dyspnea and chest pain
          IV. Emergency Situations
              A. Response to emergency situations
                1. In medical facility
                2. Persons on telephone
                3. Supportive techniques to patient and significant others
              B. Oxygen Therapy
                1. Nasal cannula, simple mask, non-rebreather mask, Venturiª and bag-valve-mask
                2. Bag-valve-mask positive pressure ventilation
                3. Oxygen cylinder
            V. Maintaining Control
              VI. Communications
                VII. Documentation
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