EMT Curriculum

Station: Trauma Assessment

This station will test a candidate’s ability to perform the following objectives:

1. Demonstrate how to use the AVPU scale to test for patient responsiveness. (p 262)

2. Demonstrate how to evaluate a patient’s orientation and document his or her status correctly. (pp 262–264)

3. Demonstrate how to test pupil reaction in response to light in a patient and how to document his or her status

correctly. (pp 264–265)

4. Demonstrate the techniques for assessing a patient’s airway and correctly obtaining information related to

respiratory rate, rhythm, quality/character of breathing, and depth of breathing. (pp 265–269)

5. Demonstrate how to assess a radial pulse in a responsive or an unresponsive patient. (pp 270–272)

6. Demonstrate how to assess a carotid pulse in an unresponsive patient. (pp 270–272)

9. Demonstrate how to assess capillary refill in an adult or child older than 6 years. (pp 273–274)

11. Demonstrate how to perform a rapid scan of a patient. (pp 275–277, Skill Drill 8-1)

12. Demonstrate the use of a pulse oximetry device to evaluate the effectiveness of oxygenation in the patient.

(pp 289–290)

13. Demonstrate the use of electronic devices to assist in determining the patient’s blood pressure in the field.

(pp 290–291)

14. Demonstrate how to perform a full-body scan. (pp 291–295, Skill Drill 8-2)

Instructions: Read the scripted scenario and observe the student’s performance and record findings on skills sheet.

Precautions: Do not lead the student or correct performance. This is a testing station and no feedback should be offered.