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Community Paramedicine learning resources
Learning outcomes
The role of the Community Paramedic in diagnostic testing
Procedures and professionals in diagnostic testing
Electrocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Angiogram
Ultrasound
X-Ray
CT scan
MRI
PET scan
Bloodwork
Colonoscopy
Pulmonary Function Tests
Bone density
Diagnostic tests quiz
Learning outcomes
Urinalysis
Macro urinalysis
Sputum sample
Nasopharyngeal swab
Oropharyngeal swab
Fecal sample
Quiz: Specimen collection
Learning outcomes
Overview of blood tests
Process for blood tests
Blood sampling methods
Units of measure in laboratory tests
Components of a lab report
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Electrolyte imbalances
Coagulation
Cholesterol
Blood glucose tests
Liver function tests
Kidney function
Thyroid function tests
Adult lab values (US)
Adult lab values (CAN)
Arterial blood gases
Common investigation panels
Quiz: Lab values
Abbreviations
Resource: Therapeutic drug monitoring
Virtual Simulation: Coagulation Interpretation
Exam review
Final Exam
Course resources
In this introductory course, students will learn about common diagnostic tests, specimen collection, normal and abnormal lab values and point of care testing
Explain the rationale for conducting specific diagnostic and laboratory tests
Describe tests that can be performed using each method of specimen collection
Explain the procedures for various diagnostic tests
Identify indications for various diagnostic tests
Explain the significance of abnormal (high and low) results for each of the most common and most important laboratory values.
Describe common tests performed with point of care testing
Describe the rational for point of care glucose testing
An accessible, research-based program designed to prepare paramedics for their expanded role as Community Paramedics. Creating connections between paramedic services, staff and community partners, the Community Paramedicine education opportunities bridge existing skills and experience with the advanced assessments, critical thinking and care planning required to excel in this growing field.
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