The University of Faisalabad

Contact Total Lectures

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
Hrs/Week Allocated
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES & PRIMARY CARE IN
EPPC-512 2(2-0) 2(2-0) 32
PHYSICAL THERAPY

Commencement of Mid Semester Semester

Discipline Semester no
Semester Examination Termination Date
DPT 9 1, March, 2021 19/04/2021

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides the student with all of the skills necessary to take appropriate action in an emergency in any practice
setting. Basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, and first aid and emergency preparedness are the content areas of
this course
COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course is designed to provide knowledge and skill in emergency techniques and in the application of appropriate action
necessary to take care of the patient/client.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

Title Author(s)
Keith M.Gorse, Robert O. Blanc, Francis Feld, Matthew Radelet,
Emergency Care in Athletic Training
1st edition, 2010, F.A Davis Company
nciples of Cooperate Finance McGraw-Hill
Fundamentals of Fi Jaime C paz, Michelle P West, 2nd edition, 2002,Butterworth
Acute care hand book for Physical Therapists Heinemann.
nancial Management 10th Edition South Western

Lecture
WEEK Title of Chapter Contents
Number
ORGANIZATION AND  Develop and implement emergency action plan
ADMINISTRATION OF  Emergency team
EMERGENCY CARE  Initial patient assessment and care
 Emergency communication
1  Emergency equipment and supplies
 Venue location
 Emergency transportation
1
 Emergency care facilities
 Legal need and documentation
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF  Scene assessment and safety
THE CRITICALLY INJURED  Body substance isolation precautions Primary survey
2 PATIENT/ATHLETE  Secondary survey
 Vital signs

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT  Air way anatomy

 Air way compromise
3  Oxygen therapy
 Advanced airway devices

SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH  Incidence and etiology of sudden death in general

2
population
 Sudden cardiac arrest in athletes
4  Screening and recognition of cardiac warning signs
 Preparation for cardiac emergencies
 Management of sudden cardiac arrest

3 5 HEAD INJURIES  Pathomechanics of brain injuries

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  Types of pathology
 Classification of cerebral concussion
 Cerebral contusion
 Cerebral hematoma
 Second impact syndrome
 Initial on site assessment

HEAD INJURIES Sideline assessment

Special tests for assessment of coordination
Special tests for assessment of cognition
6 Other tests
Medications
Wake ups and rest

EMERGENCY CARE OF Anatomy

CERVICAL SPINE INJURIES Mechanism of injuries
Injuries to the spinal cord
7
Assessment
Management

EMERGENT GENERAL MEDICAL Sudden death

4
CONDITIONS Exercise induced anaphylaxis
Acute asthma
Diabetes mellitus
8
Mononucleosis
Sickle cell traits
Hypertension

Internal assessment; 1 First Aid Provision Performance

ENVIRONMENT-RELATED Heat related emergencies and their prevention
CONDITIONS Cold related injuries
9 Lightning
Altitude related emergency
5
ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES Basic emergency medical care
Fundamentals of skeletal fractures
10 Splinting techniques
Fractures and dislocations of upper extremity

ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES Fractures and dislocations of lower extremity

11 Fractures and dislocations of spine.

ABDOMINAL INJURIES Initial evaluation

6 Specific injuries: abdominal wall contusions, splenic injuries, liver
injuries, renal injuries, intestinal injuries, pancreatic injuries
12
Non-traumatic abdominal injuries: Appendicitis, ectopic
pregnancy

THORACIC INJURIES Assessment

Management of different Types of injuries: fractures,
13
Pneumothorax, hemothorax, pulmonary embolism
7
SPINE BOARDING IN The soft foam pit in gymnastics
14 CHALLENGING The pole vault pit
ENVIRONMENTS

8 15 SPINE BOARDING IN The swimming pole and diving well

CHALLENGING The ice hockey rink
ENVIRONMENTS
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 Internal Assessment : 2 Case Presentation for a fracture evaluation & treament
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND Defining psychological trauma
EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF Psychological interventions in crisis situations
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Psychological trauma in athletic environment
The psychological emergency response team
16
Internal team members
External team members
The psychological interventions recommendations.

9 Mid Term Examinations

PRIMARY CARE Primary care: physical therapy modles1

Evidence - Based examination of diagnostic information
17 Cultural competence: An essential of primary health care
Pharmacologic considerations for the physical therapist
The patient interview: the science behind the art
10
EXAMINATION/EVALUATION Prologue
Symptoms investigation, Part I: Chief complaint by body region
18
Symptoms investigation, Part II: Chief complaint by symptom

EXAMINATION/EVALUATION Patient health history including identifying health risk factor

Review of systems
19
Patient interview: the physical examination begins

11 EXAMINATION/EVALUATION Review of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and vital signs

Upper quadrant screening examination
20 Lower quadrant screening examination\ Diagnostic imaging
Laboratory tests and values

Internal Assessment ; 3 One patient history sheet

DISORDERS AND Acute Care Physical Therapy Examination and Discharge
MANAGEMENT Planning.
21
Clinical Laboratory Values and Diagnostic Testing.

12 DISORDERS AND Physiologic Monitors and Patient Support Equipment.

MANAGEMENT Bed Rest, Deconditioning, and Hospital-Acquired Neuromuscular
22 Disorders.
The Immune System and Infectious Diseases and Disorders

DISORDERS AND Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders.

MANAGEMENT Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders.
23
Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic Diseases and Disorder
13
DISORDERS AND Neurologic and Neurosurgical Diseases and Disorders.
24
MANAGEMENT
DISORDERS AND Endocrine Diseases and Disorders.
25
MANAGEMENT Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders
14 DISORDERS AND Genitourinary Diseases and Disorders.
26 MANAGEMENT Oncological Diseases and Disorders.
Transplantation
DISORDERS AND Integumentary Diseases and Disorders
27
MANAGEMENT Wound Management
15 Internal Assessment; 4 Case presentation on pre and post surgery, cardiovascular condition, msk, neuro,
endo,gastro, genitourinary, onoco, integu, peads
28 SPECIAL POPULATIONS The Pediatric

16 29 SPECIAL POPULATIONS Adolescent population

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 SPECIAL POPULATIONS The obstetric client
30

31 SPECIAL POPULATIONS The geriatric population

17 SPECIAL POPULATIONS Health and wellness perspective in primary care
32

Final Term Examination

ASSESSMENT SCHEME

Internal Assessment - 20% Mid Semester Examination - 30% Final Semester Examination - 50%

Note:-The above course outline covers all contents of the subject as prescribed by HEC and respective accreditation
Council.

Instructor’s name: Dr.Aiza Nasir; PT Signature & Date________________ HOS/COS; Dr.Nazia Sarfraz; PT

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