PARAMEDIC TRAUMA CARE

Catalog description

This course addresses the recognition, assessment, and management of traumatic injuries by the paramedic in the prehospital environment. Emphasis is placed on trauma systems, injury prevention, pathophysiology, and evidence- based treatment strategies for various trauma types including soft tissue, musculoskeletal, abdominal, thoracic, head, spine, and multi-system trauma. Students will develop decision- making skills through simulation and scenario-based practice. This course is designed in accordance with the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and is further guided by both the National EMS Scope of Practice Model and the Georgia Scope of Practice. These scope documents define the clinical and operational expectations for paramedic-level practice and shape the depth and breadth of learning objectives. As scope of practice models are periodically updated, instructional content and assessments are reviewed to ensure alignment with the most current competencies required for safe and effective patient care in Georgia.