Registry
Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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This module aims to teach the student the standard of cardiac first responder (CFR) and emergency first responder (EFR) care as described by the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council of Ireland (PHECC). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Explain the pre-hospital emergency care continuum 2. Peform adult, infant and child cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 3. Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) 4. Clear an airway obstructed by a foreign body 5. Administer specific medications (aspirin and oxygen)in the appropriate circumstances 6. Recognise and treat general medical emergencies 7. Assist patients to self-administer specific prescribed medications (glyceryl trinitrate, salbutamol and glucose gel preparations) 8. Summarise the medico-legal issues that arise in cardiac first responder (CFR) and emergency first responder (EFR) situations 9. Perform the specific tasks associated with treating spinal injury (stabilisation of the cervical spine, application of a cervical collar, log rolling, use of spinal board and use of extraction device) 10. Execute haemorrhage control methods 11. Use an orophyaryngeal airway 12. Perform airway suction | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Syllabus. • Introduction to pre hospital emergency care• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods for adult, infant and child.• The use of automated external defibrillators• The methods of foreign body airway obstruction relief• Medicolegal issues relating to CFR and EFR• Patient assessment• Medical, respiratory, paediatric and obstetric emergencies• Traumatology• Clinical procedures. Core Transferable Skills. • Learining• Communication.• Record keeping.• Ethics.• Organisation.• Consultation / interview / interpersonal.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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