2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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EXS 415 - Emergency Management

Recognition, management and referral of acute emergent conditions.  Prerequisite: EXS 320. Lecture/Lab Hours: Lecture: 120 minutes per week; Lab: 30 minutes per week. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Apply standard techniques and procedures for the recognition of common injuries, conditions, illnesses, and diseases including, but not limited to: History taking, inspection/observation, palpation and other clinical assessments.
  2. Analyze the signs and symptoms of catastrophic and emergent conditions and illustrate appropriate emergent care and referral decisions.
  3. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of various health care providers including athletic trainers, emergency medical technicians/ paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, and physicians.
  4. Analyze vital signs.
  5. Illustrate appropriate technique for rescue breathing, CPR, and/or AED use.



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