Description

In this course the students are trained in the basic techniques of emergency interventions involving human casualties. Using human volunteers and standardized automated models, the students are provided with the necessary knowledge and skills to assess, handle, and properly refer different types of injuries whether due to accidents and natural disasters or due to idiosyncratic responses or adverse drug incidents. As well, this course offers training in the administration of drugs by injection.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Objectives

• Domain (1): Fundamental knowledge At the end of the course the student should be able to: 1.1 Define the basic concepts of first aid 1.2 Recognize the specific problems through various signs and symptoms 1.3 Describe up-to-date guidelines for action in a certain emergency setting Domain (2): Professional and Ethical Practice At the end of the course the student should be able to: 2.1 Practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques 2.2 Apply the basic concepts of first aid in different settings 2.3 Correlate the signs and symptoms to a specific problem 2.4. Differentiate between emergency settings Domain (3): Pharmaceutical Care At the end of the course the student should be able to: 3.1 Practice different airway management tools and techniques 3.2 Perform the management of chocking in adults, children, and infants 3.3 Practice adult and pediatric CPR 3.4. Practice different types of injections Domain (4): Personal Practice At the end of the course the student should be able to: 4.1 Demonstrate responsibility for team performance and peer evaluation of other team members, and express time management skills. 4.2 Retrieve and critically analyze information, identify and solve problems, and work autonomously and effectively in a team. 4.3 Use new technologies and media to demonstrate effective presentation skills. 4.4 Practice independent learning needed for continuous professional development.