PARA 0272

Traumatology

Traumatology details the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of trauma. Albeit trauma is a surgical disease, and in many instances definitive care must be provided in the operating room, there is a significant amount of care that can be provided by pre-hospital personnel to help reduce both morbidity and mortality. This course addresses various types of trauma based on the body systems involved. Instruction will integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and treatment plan. Four hours of lecture per week

Units: 4.0