This module forms part of the core curriculum for the BScPS. This module deals with whole patient evaluation and initial medical management in a range of illness and injury situations. The module aims include: 1. Conducting primary and secondary surveys in common emergency situations 2. Introduction to Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) 3. Team based emergency care 4. Proficiency in the use of standard CEN emergency ambulance equipment 5. Safe and effective patient handling and transportation

On completion of the module, students should be able to: • Demonstrate primary and secondary patient assessments in common illness and injury situations • Know the content of EMT and Paramedic CPGs for common illnesses and injuries • Demonstrate the use of all standard CEN emergency ambulance equipment items • Identify and implement appropriate patient handling and transportation strategies The student will be able to describe the relevant pathophysiology of diabetic disease, anaphylaxis, poisoning including overdose,environmental emergencies, mental health disorders, behavioural crisis, diminished LOC / seizures, bleeding / shock and soft tissue injuries. The student will be able to describe medical conditions above and how they differ in the elderly, child and neonate.

Demonstrate underpinning knowledge of dealing with acute exacerbations of the patient types listed below: Diabetic Emergencies Allergies and Anaphylaxis Poisoning and Overdose Environmental Emergencies Mental Health and Behavioural Emergencies Altered level of Consciousness and Seizures Bleeding and Shock Soft­Tissue Injuries Pregnancy and Pre ­Delivery Emergencies Childbirth and Neonatal Resuscitation Paediatrics

When dealing with medical emergencies the student will be able to: 1. Communicate effectively with the patient as well as with family members and friends of the patient. 2. Communicate effectively with the bystanders and other emergency services. 3. Explain the rationale for the symptoms that the patient with poisoning, overdose or deliberate self-harm may be experiencing. 4. Explain the importance of the use of verbal and non-verbal communications skill, including interpersonal skills. 5. Demonstrate the importance of recognising a person's emotional distress. 6. Explain the rationale for the provisions of information to the receiving personnel, with particular regard to family, environmental and behavioural circumstance. 7. Relate to the feelings of the family when dealing with an ill or injured infant or child. 8. Accept and manage the practitioner's own emotional response when caring for infants or children. 9. Display a caring attitude towards the infants and children with illness or injury who require pre-hospital emergency services. 10. Communicate effectively with infants and children with an illness or injury, as well as with family members and friends of the patient

Demonstrate equipment and techniques used to restore normal haemostasis in medical patients. Demonstrate correct recording of practical interventions and treatment. On simulated medical patients demonstrate correct process and procedure for the clinical treatment of medical patients prior to hospital arrival

Utilising historical case scenarios and major disasters the student will recreate care and safety strategies under MIMMS guidelines. A comparison study will then be undertaken to evaluate preparedness versus actual outcomes in such historical cases. Allowing students to recreate actual events will increase knowledge to enable proactive management of future events.