West Virginia Northern Community College

This is a 4 hour course which meets WVOEMS Approved Paramedic Refresher (NCCP Standards)

Required Objectives:

1. Explain the role glucose plays on the cells
2. Explain the role of insulin
3. Discuss s/s commonly associated with hypo/hyperglycemia
4. Identify commonly prescribed medications used to treat diabetes
5. Explain the management of hypo/hyperglycemia
6. Discuss metabolic syndrome
7. Discuss the functions of different insulin pumps
8. Discuss common synthetic stimulants and natural or synthetic THC
   1. Recognize the effects 
   2. Synthetic stimulants 
   3. Natural and synthetic THC
9. Discuss common opioids
10. Explain common treatment options for a person experiencing opioid overdose
11. Discuss the causes of an allergic reaction/anaphylaxis
12. Differentiate between a mild/localized allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
13. Explain the actions of medications used to treat anaphylaxis
    1. Benadryl 
    2. Epinephrine
14. Discuss the different routes of delivery of medications and the rates of absorption for those routes 
    1. IM
    2. SQ
    3. IN
    4. IV
15. Discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management options
16. Determine the differences between acute and chronic pain management
17. Discuss the role of QA/QI, medical direction involvement and the importance of documentation of pain management.
18. Discuss reassessment/re-evaluation of pain and management

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West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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