TEEM1011

• Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to the practice of EMS.

• Use foundational anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral communication with colleagues and other health care professionals.

• Apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient assessment and management.

• Apply fundamental knowledge of lifespan development to patient assessment and management.

• Use simple knowledge of the principles of illness and injury prevention in emergency care.

• Properly administer or assist in administering medications to a patient in an emergency.

• Apply fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT, and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care.

• Apply knowledge (fundamental depth, foundational breadth) of anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management to assure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages.

• Interpret scene information and patient assessment findings including scene size-up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment, to guide emergency management.

• Provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient.

• Apply a fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology, and management of shock, respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest, and post-resuscitation management.

• Provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient.

• Utilize principles of growth, development, aging and assessment findings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs.

• Perform in accordance with operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public, and personnel safety when responding to an emergency.