Emergency Medical Care
- Health Sciences
- 500 level
- 3 credit units
- 64 pages
- 14 units
This course on Emergency Medical Care provides an understanding of first aid principles and techniques. It covers basic skills, AED usage, safety measures for home, workplace, and public places. The course also addresses managing emergency conditions like falls, cuts, and drowning, along with CPR skills, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, chest compressions, and defibrillation. It emphasizes preparedness and quick response in emergency situations to potentially save lives.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EHS512, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EHS512 · UNIT 1
Without specialist first-aid training, you should not attempt first aid as you could make the injury or condition worse. For example, moving someone into the recovery position could make a neck or spinal injury worse.
What you should be able to do
- Apply basic first aid techniques in emergency situations.
- Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) effectively.
- Identify and mitigate safety hazards in various environments.
- Manage common emergency conditions such as falls, cuts, and drowning.
- Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) correctly.
- Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of healthcare workers.
What it prepares you for
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Healthcare Assistant
- Safety Officer
- Caregiver
- First Responder
- Healthcare
- Emergency Services
- Social Care
- Workplace Safety
- Community Health
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Workplace and public places
Unit 1: Workplace and public places
Understanding the legal responsibilities of employers and employees requires careful review of specific health and safety legislation.
- Module 3: Management of emergency condition due to falls
Unit 1: Management of emergency condition due to falls
The comprehensive approach to fall management requires understanding of medical evaluation, investigation, and intervention strategies.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Basic skills for first aid
Unit 1: Basic skills for first aid · 2 hours
Understand the three levels of first aid training.. Learn how to remain calm and send for help.. Practice observing and reassuring the injured individual..
- Week 2Module 1: Basic skills for first aid
Unit 2: Using an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) · 2 hours
Learn how to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).. Understand the steps to treat shock.. Learn hypothermia treatment methods..
- Week 3Module 1: Basic skills for first aid
Unit 3: Safety measures for sudden illnesses and injuries in the home · 2 hours
Identify safety measures for sudden illnesses and injuries in the home.. Understand the importance of reporting accidents and incidents.. Learn about manual handling operations..
- Week 4Module 1: Basic skills for first aid
Unit 4: Playground · 2 hours
Learn how to prevent injuries in the playground.. Understand the importance of active supervision.. Review backyard play equipment safety tips..
- Week 5Module 2: Workplace and public places
Unit 1: Workplace and public places · 2 hours
Understand responsibilities as a health or social care worker.. Learn about the employer's legal responsibilities.. Understand the duties of others in the workplace..
- Week 6Module 2: Workplace and public places
Unit 2: Additional support and information about health and safety · 2 hours
Learn about additional support and information about health and safety.. Understand the causes and prevention of accidents and sudden illnesses.. Learn the five steps to a risk assessment..
- Week 7Module 2: Workplace and public places
Unit 3: Medication and healthcare activities and tasks · 2 hours
Understand medication and healthcare activities and tasks.. Learn about hazardous substances in the workplace.. Understand fire safety measures..
- Week 8Module 3: Management of emergency condition due to falls
Unit 1: Management of emergency condition due to falls · 2 hours
Learn the eight steps in the Fall Response.. Understand the importance of evaluating and monitoring residents after a fall.. Learn how to investigate fall circumstances..
- Week 9Module 3: Management of emergency condition due to falls
Unit 2: Cuts · 2 hours
Learn first aid treatment for cuts.. Understand the treatment for cuts and abrasions.. Understand what an abrasion is..
- Week 10Module 3: Management of emergency condition due to falls
Unit 3: Drowning · 2 hours
Understand the dangers of drowning.. Learn about burns and electric shocks.. Understand the first aid measures for electric shock..
- Week 11Module 4: Skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Unit 1: Skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation · 2 hours
Understand the skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.. Learn the steps for untrained individuals.. Learn the steps for trained individuals..
- Week 12Module 4: Skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Unit 2: Mouth –to-mouth resuscitation · 2 hours
Understand what is meant by mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.. Learn the steps to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.. Understand the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths..
Unit 3: Chest compressions · 2 hours
Understand what is meant by the term chest compression.. Learn about the use of compression and ventilation together.. Understand the importance of artificial circulation..
- Week 13Module 4: Skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Unit 4: Defibrillation · 2 hours
Understand what is meant by the term Defibrillation.. Learn about the history and development of defibrillation techniques.. Understand the first out of hospital defibrillation..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all units, focusing on practical skills and procedures.
- Practice CPR techniques and AED operation with available resources.
- Create scenarios for different emergency situations and outline appropriate responses.
- Study the legal and ethical guidelines related to healthcare and safety.
- Review tutor-marked assignments and address any areas of weakness.
- Create flashcards for key terms and concepts in each unit.
- Practice time management during mock exams to simulate the final examination environment.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EHS512 about?
This course on Emergency Medical Care provides an understanding of first aid principles and techniques. It covers basic skills, AED usage, safety measures for home, workplace, and public places. The course also addresses managing emergency conditions like falls, cuts, and drowning, along with CPR skills, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, chest compressions, and defibrillation. It emphasizes preparedness and quick response in emergency situations to potentially save lives.
How many units does EHS512 have?
EHS512, Emergency Medical Care, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 64 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EHS512?
EHS512 carries 3 credit units, at 500 level in Health Sciences.
Is EHS512 hard?
EHS512 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does EHS512 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is EHS512 assessed?
EHS512 is assessed by Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with EHS512?
Emergency Medical Technician, Healthcare Assistant, Safety Officer, Caregiver and First Responder.