West Virginia Northern Community College

Objectives:

1. Describe the A & P, pathophysiology, assessment and management of a myocardial infarction

2. Describe the purpose and demonstrate the application of the 12 lead ECG monitor/transmission

3. Discuss pathophysiology, assessment and management of a cardiac arrest

4. Discuss and demonstrate the application of an AED, indications and contraindications

5. Describe ROSC and effectively manage hemodynamic instability

6. Determine causes of cardiac arrest

a. Make treatment choices based on the cause

b. Determine appropriate destination

7. Describe the process of induced hypothermia

8. Understand the function ofVAD's

9. Discuss patient care issues/differences in assessment involved in patients with aVAD

10. Determine differences between acute and chronic pain management

11. Discuss conducting pain assessments appropriately by patient's age

12. Discuss non-pharmacological pain management options

13. Identify common synthetic stimulants and natural or synthetic THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)

a. Recognize the effects

b. Synthetic stimulants

c. Natural and synthetic THC

14. Identify common opioids

      • Recognize the effects

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