| Course Objectives: |
The aim is to enable students to apply the theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills they acquire at school in pre-hospital emergency medical services (112 ambulances) and hospital emergency department settings, on real patients, within the framework of professional ethical rules and with team discipline. This course is related to SDG 3: Healthy and Quality Life because it aims to develop students` knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making competencies for emergency patient care through physical examination techniques, interpretation of laboratory results, knowledge of medications used in pre- and post-hospital processes, and case-based applications. Acquiring these competencies contributes to the timely and effective intervention in emergencies, reducing mortality and disability, and supporting individuals in leading healthy and high-quality lives. At the same time, the course is related to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities because it supports the delivery of effective, coordinated, and sustainable emergency medical services by aiming to develop systematic patient assessment, safe medication use, and team-based case management skills in accidents, disasters, and community-based emergencies, and contributes to increasing the resilience of the community to emergencies. |
| Course Content: |
This course is a practice-oriented course covering case management, patient/injured assessment, emergency response techniques, and transport processes.
Pre-Case Preparation: Checking and preparing ambulance and emergency department equipment.
Scene Management: Scene safety, triage (START protocol), and communication with the command and control center.
Resuscitation Practices: Basic and advanced life support (BAS/ALS) applications.
Approach to Trauma Cases: Stabilization techniques (neck brace, PED vest, vacuum stretcher), bleeding control, and multisystem trauma management.
Medical Emergencies: Chest pain, shortness of breath, diabetic emergencies, seizures, and protocol follow-up in poisonings.
Interventional Skills: Establishing intravenous access, preparing/administering medications, using airway devices (intubation assistance, supraglottic devices).
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| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Orientation and Security (LO1) |
Ambulance equipment, medical device locations, radio protocols, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) usage. |
| 2) |
Patient Assessment (ABCDE) (LO2) |
Primary and secondary examination, measurement and interpretation of vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, SpO2, blood sugar). |
| 3) |
Basic Life Support (BLS) (LO2) |
Continuous CPR, AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use, and intervention in airway obstructions. |
| 4) |
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - I (LO1) |
Manual defibrillation, rhythm recognition (shockable/non-shockable), and monitoring techniques. |
| 5) |
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - II (LO3) |
Preparation and administration methods of resuscitation drugs (adrenaline, amiodarone, etc.). |
| 6) |
Airline Management (LO3) |
BVM placement, airway placement, intubation preparation, and application of supraglottic devices (LMA, etc.). |
| 7) |
Fluid Therapy and Medication Administration (LO1) |
Peripheral IV access, crystalloid fluid administration, and ampoule/vial preparation techniques. |
| 8) |
Midterm Exam |
Internship File Review |
| 9) |
Trauma Management - Head/Neck/Trunk (LO5) |
Cervical splinting (neck brace) application, KED vest use, and approach to chest trauma. |
| 10) |
Extremity Injuries and Immobilization (LO3) |
Fracture/dislocation management, splinting techniques, pelvic belt and tourniquet application. |
| 11) |
Case Transfer and Transport Techniques (LO3,LO4) |
Use of scoop stretchers, vacuum stretchers, chair stretchers, and patient evacuation from confined spaces. |
| 12) |
Medical Emergencies (Cardiovascular) (LO1,LO2,LO3,LO4,LO5,LO6) |
ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome), decompensated heart failure, and stroke (using a scale) cases. |
| 13) |
Medical Emergencies - Part II (Respiratory/Neurology) (LO1,LO2,LO3,LO4,LO5,LO6) |
COPD/Asthma exacerbations, anaphylaxis management, and approach to the patient experiencing a seizure. |
| 14) |
Special Cases (Pediatrics/Obstetrics/Geriatrics) (LO6) |
Emergency labor assistance, neonatal resuscitation, and pediatric dosage calculations. |
| 15) |
Final Exam |
Exam dates will be announced in the academic calendar. |
| 15) |
Final Exam |
Clinical Instructor Score |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Evaluates and applies the information obtained from the sources and education in the field of First and Emergency Aid in his professional life. |
3 |
| 2) |
Can use field terminology effectively. |
2 |
| 3) |
Uses technologies related to First and Emergency Aid. |
1 |
| 4) |
Informs the relevant people and institutions by using their technological knowledge and skills on First and Emergency Aid issues, and conveys the solution proposals for the problems verbally and in writing. |
3 |
| 5) |
Evaluate the patient/injured and identify the problem. |
1 |
| 6) |
To be able to recognize all the materials and equipment in the ambulance, to use and maintain it appropriately. |
1 |
| 7) |
Have sufficient awareness of individual and public health, occupational safety and environmental protection, act in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules. |
1 |
| 8) |
Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and patient relatives, physicians and all healthcare professionals. |
4 |
| 9) |
Has the ability to make rapid, accurate, and effective decisions in emergency situations. |
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| 10) |
Ensures scene safety and effectively performs triage procedures. |
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| 11) |
Performs basic and advanced life support interventions in accordance with current protocols. |
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| 12) |
Fulfills duties and responsibilities within a team during crises, disasters, and extraordinary situations. |
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| 13) |
Maintains continuous professional development; follows scientific advancements and acts with a lifelong learning perspective. |
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GALATA UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
