Paramedic Refresher Course #
Based on 1988 EMT-Paramedic Refresher Training Program
Nat’l Standard Curriculum Reviewed
Day I September 26 Tuesday MONDAY 8 AM to 5 PM
Division I: Prehospital Environment 2 HOURS
MEDICAL LEGAL, WELL BEING INFECTION CONTROL
Division II: Preparatory 6 HOURS
General Patient Section 2 Airway Management
Section 3 Shock
Section 4 General Pharmacology
Day II SEPTEMBER 27 WEDNESDAY 8 AM to 5 PM
Division III: Trauma 10 8 HOURS
Section 1 Trauma Assessment
Section 2 Injuries to the Central Nervous System
Section 3 Thoraco -abdominal Trauma
Section 4 Burns
Section 8 Environmental Emergencies
Day III SEPTEMBER 28 THURSDAY 8 AM to 5 PM
Division IV: Medical Emergencies 8 HOURS
Section 1 Assessment of the Medical Patient
Section 2 Respiratory System
Section 3 Cardiovascular System
Section 4 Nervous System
Section 5 Endocrine System
Section 6 Communicable Diseases
Section 7 Toxicology, Alcoholism, and Drug Abuse
Day IV October 3 TUESDAY 8 AM to 5 PM
Division IV: Medical Emergencies
Section 9 Special Considerations for Geriatric 2 HOURS
Section 9 Pediatric Patients utilization of Massachusetts 6 HOURS
EMS-C Research group 1998 outline
Special Patients Challenged Patient, Home Health Care Patient
High tech dep patients, Hospice at Home terminal
Day V October 4 WEDNESDAY 8 AM to 5 PM
Division V: OB/GYN/Neonatal 4 HOURS
Section 1 Gynecologic Problem
Section 2 Obstetrics and Obstetrical Complications
Section 3 Care of the Neonate
Division VI: Behavioral Emergencies 4 HOURS
Section 1 Overview of Behavioral Emergencies
Section 2 Psychotic Disorders
Section 3 The Violent Patient
Section 4 Responses to the Crisis Situation
Advanced Life Support for Experienced providers AHA
Multiple case presentations' 4 HOURS
Written examination 100 questions 1.5 HOURS
Practical skill stations 2.5 HOURS
National Registry skills station to be tested as follows:
1. Patient Assessment/Management: Trauma Patient
2. Ventilatory Management:
3. Cardiac Arrest Management Skills:
a. Dynamic Cardiology
b. Static Cardiology & 12 Lead
4. Intravenous (IV) & Medications Skills
a. IV Therapy
b. IV Bolus Mediation
5. Pediatric Resuscitation
TOTAL HOURS 48