Demonstrate performance of basic life support (BLS) skills in a lab setting. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PCG 1, 5, 6, 7 )
Explain the history and design of the Delaware and national emergency medical services (EMS) systems. (CCC 5 ;PGC 4)*
Describe the components of an EMS System. (CCC 1, 2, 4;PGC 4, 6)
Discuss the roles and responsibilities of EMS providers. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PGC 4, 6)
Describe components of a culture of safety for patients and EMS providers. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4 5; PGC 4, 5)
Discuss the legal system pertinent to emergency medical services (EMS). (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 6, 8)
Explain legal issues related to providing patient care. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 6, 8)
Describe liability issues. (CCC 4, 5; PGC 6, 8)
Identify the legal responsibilities involving medical direction. (CCC 4, 5; PGC 6, 8)
Explain paramedic legal responsibilities. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 6, 8)
Describe the research process. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 6, 8)
Explain the role of research in quality management and clinical practice. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 6, 8)
Describe the role of EMS in public health. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 6, 8)
Identify and explain the anatomy and physiology of body systems pertinent to paramedic practice. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 3)
Identify and explain physiologic and biologic manifestations of disease and the adaptations that the body makes to changes produced by the disease process. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 3)
Describe the component of the EMS communication system.* (CCC 1, 5; PGC 3)
Integrate comprehensive anatomical medical terminology and abbreviations into written and oral communication. (CCC1; PGC 6)
Identify and explain anatomical, physiological, and emotional changes across the lifespan. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 3)
Describe and demonstrate techniques used to obtain a medical history from a variety of patients. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7)
Describe and demonstrate techniques used to perform an assessment of mental status. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Describe and demonstrate techniques used to perform physical examinations of a variety of patients. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Analyze interview responses and physical examination findings in order to formulate a differential diagnosis. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7)
Describes principles of therapeutic communication strategies in a manner that achieves a positive patient relationship. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 6, 7)
Demonstrate how to document patient assessment findings and care. (CCC 1; PGC 4)
Discuss the principles of pharmacology and pharmacology mathematics. (CCC 1, 2, 6; PGC 1, 3 , 4, 5, 6, 7)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.