Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician Syllabus PDF

Syllabus and Curriculum of Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician course (To be implemented From 2015 - 16 session) Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty, Lucknow.  Index  Objectives of the course……...

Syllabus and Curriculum of Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician course (To be implemented From 2015 - 16 session) Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty, Lucknow.  Index  Objectives of the course……………………………………….……....…. 3-3  Outline of curriculum of ‘Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician’ course……………………………….......................................................... 4-7  Eligibility criteria & duration of the course………….………….....…....... 8-8  Scheme of examination………………………………….…………......… 9-10  Schedule of the course………………………………………………...… 11-13  Details of first year course curriculum……………………….…….…… 14-20  Details of Second year course curriculum………………………….…… 21-26 (2)  OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE To prepare a Emergency and Trauma Care technician who –  Can handle all types of medical & surgical emergencies as assistant to the doctor.  Can give first aid or primary treatment in emergency & trauma cases.  Is well aware of cancepts of “Golden hours”, “Stay & play”, “Scoop & run”.  Can very well perform CPR.  Can transport patients safely to hospital.  Can safely use emergency drugs. (3)  Outline of Curriculum of Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician course FIRST YEAR THEORY ( Classes: 9 AM to 12 Noon) First paper : Syllabus covers - 1. General Anatomy & Physiology (Cytology, Histology, Osteology and only basics of all organ systems of body). 2. Only basics of relevant Pathology, Pharmacology & Microbiology. Second paper : Syllabus covers - 1. Detailed Osteology of human body. 2. Vital recording, first aid, bandaging & triage. 3. Hand hygiene & prevention of cross infection. 4. Basics life support (BLS) & Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). (4) FIRST YEAR PRACTICAL ( Classes: 1 PM to 4 PM) Practical classes will be after lunch; from 1 PM to 4 PM. Students must present in the hospital for practicals. During first year, they should be there only as “Observers” in practical classes. Following subjects must be taught; though there will not be any exam from these- 1. Basic Computer skills. 2. Basic English. 2. Soft skills like - Interpersonal relationship skills & moral education.. (5)  Outline of Curriculum of Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician course SECOND YEAR THEORY ( claases:9 AM to 12 Noon) First paper : Syllabus covers - 1. Only relevant surgical & medical conditions (relevant to ETCT technician). 2. Basic Nursing Procedures like vital recording, IM/IV/SC injection, Oxygen therapy, Nebulization,, catheterisation, IV infusion, Ryle’s tubing. Second paper : Syllabus covers - 1. Various procedures done in emergency & critical units & drugs used.. 2. Basics of CSSD & sterilization practices, biomedical waste management. 3. Basic biomedical engineering physics of equipment & instruments used in emergency &critical care. (6) SECOND YEAR PRACTICAL ( claases:9 AM to 12 Noon) Practical exams syllabus should cover-  Hands on training of C-A-B of trauma.  Hands on training of safe transportation of various types of emergency patients.  Hands on training of care of a comatose patients.  Hands on training of Various types of first aid & bandaging.  Hands on training of Nebulization, Catheterization, O2 inhalation, Nasogastric intubation, Glucometer.  Hands on training of Dressing & help in suturing.  Hands on training of assisting Oro-pharyngeal intubation.  Hands on training of assisting CVP line insertion.  Hands on training of assisting Tracheostomy.  Hands on training of dealing with various emergencies.  Hands on training of documentation and consents etc. (7)  ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION & DURATION OF THE COURSE COURSE DURATION:-  It is 2 years, full time Diploma Course. ELIGIBITY:-  Candidate must have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology Or Physics, Chemistry, Maths with 35% marks in Intermediate exams. (From UP board or any other recognised board).  Candidate must have completed age of 17 years of age as on 31st December of admission year. There is no maximum age limit for the admission. (8)  SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATION FIRST YEAR Paper Subjects Mark Internal Total Pass Duration Assessme Marks Marks of Exam. nt Marks 1.General Anatomy & Physiology First (Cytology, Histology, Osteology and Paper only basics of all organ systems of body). Theory 75 25 100 50 3 Hours 2.Only basics of relevant Pathology, Pharmacology & Microbiology. 1. Detailed Osteology of human body. Second Paper Theory 2.Vital recording, first aid, bandaging & 75 25 100 50 3 Hours triage. 3.Hand hygiene & prevention of cross infection. 4.Basics life support (BLS) & Cardio- pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Practical Oral & Practical 75 25 100 50 3 Hours (9)  SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATION SECOND YEAR Paper Subjects Mark Internal Total Pass Duration Assessme Marks Marks of Exam. nt Marks 1.Only relevant surgical & medical conditions (relevant to OT technician). 75 25 100 50 3 Hours First 2.Basic Nursing Procedures like vital Paper recording, IM/IV/SC injection, Oxygen Theory therapy, Nebulization,, catheterisation, IV infusion, Ryle’s tubing. 1.Various procedures done in emergency & critical units & drugs used. 75 25 100 50 3 Hours Second 2.Basics of CSSD & sterilization practices, Paper biomedical waste management. Theory 3.Basic biomedical engineering physics of equipment & instruments used in emergency &critical care. Practical Oral & Practical 75 25 100 50 3 Hours (10)  SCHEDULE OF COURSE (List of holidays, Total hours, Subject wise allottement of hours)  List of Holidays:- Sundays - 52 days Summer vacation - 10 days Winter vacation - 10 days Gazetted holidays - 23 days Preparatory holidays - 10 days Total Holidays - 105 days  Total Hours :- Theory classes per day - 3 Hours Practical classes per day - 3 Hours Total hours per day - 6 Hours Total days & hours in One year - 260 days (after deduction of holidays) or - 1560 Hours (11)  SCHEDULE OF COURSE Subject wise allottement of hours FIRST YEAR Theory (780 Hours) Practical (780 Hours) 1.General Anatomy & Physiology (Cytology, Histology, Osteology and 250 Hrs First only basics of all organ systems of body). Paper Theory 2.Only basics of relevant Pathology, Pharmacology & Microbiology. 140 Hrs 1. Detailed Osteology of human body. 40 Hrs Second Paper 2. Vital recording, first aid, bandaging & triage. 230 Hrs Theory 3.Hand hygiene & prevention of cross infection. 10 Hrs 4.Basics life support (BLS) & Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 40 Hrs Third Paper As described in curriculum 780 Hrs Practical 1.Basic Computer skills. 30 Hrs Theory: Other Subjects 2.Basic English. 30 Hrs (These subjects must be taught; though there 3.Soft skills like - Interpersonal relationship skills & moral education 10 Hrs will not be any exam from these) (12)  SCHEDULE OF COURSE Subject wise allottement of hours SECOND YEAR Theory (780 Hours) Practical (780 Hours) First 1.Only relevant surgical & medical conditions (relevant to ETCT technician). 450Hrs Paper Theory 2.Basic Nursing Procedures like vital recording, IM/IV/SC injection, Oxygen 20 Hrs therapy, Nebulization,, catheterisation, IV infusion, Ryle’s tubing. 1.Various procedures done in emergency & critical units & drugs used. 230 Hrs Second Paper Theory 2.Basics of CSSD & sterilization practices, biomedical waste management. 20 Hrs 3.Basic biomedical engineering physics of equipment & instruments 60 Hrs used in emergency & critical care. Third Paper As described in curriculum 780 Hrs Practical (13)  Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician PAPER 1st Topics Hours. Theory 1. General Orientation about parts of human body. Various 06 Hrs terms used in Anatomy. Total numbers of bones, their names & location. Basic idea about organzation of body ,from cell to organ systems. 2. Structure of Animal cell, Cell organelles & their functions 06 Hrs 3. Human tissue, types, structure & functions. 10 Hrs 4. Osteology: Names, location, identification and basic details 20 Hrs of all bones. (Details of skull bones is not required). 5. Joints: types, basic structure & examples. 06 Hrs 1.General Anatomy & 6. Skin & appendages. 02 Hrs Physiology (Cytology, 7. GIT: : Location, Gross structure, various parts & their 10 Hrs Histology, functions. Osteology and Details of process of food ingestion, digestion, absorption only basics of all & defaecation. (Microscopic structure is not required.) organ systems of body). 8. Respiratory tract: Location, Gross structure, various parts & 30 Hrs their functions. Details of breathing mechanism, different respiratory volumes. (Microscopic structure is not required.) 9. Urinary tract: Gross structure, various parts & their 20 Hrs functions. (Microscopic structure is not required.) Process of urine formation & voiding. 10. Male reproductive system: Only gross structure & functions 10 Hrs of different parts. (Microscopic structure is not required.) 11. Female reproductive system: Only gross structure & 10 Hrs functions of different parts. (Microscopic structure is not required.) Menstrual cycle. (14)  Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician PAPER 1st Topics Hours. Theory 12. Endocrine system: Hormones secreted by Pituitary, 10 Hrs Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla, Gonads & functions of different hormones. 1.General (Details of structure of these glands not required). Anatomy & Physiology 13. Gross structure of brain & spinal cord. Functions of 10 Hrs (Cytology, different parts of brain & spinal cord.(Details not required.) Histology, Osteology and 14. Blood: Composition & Functions. Details about Plasma, 10 Hrs only basics of all RBCs, WBCs, Platelets, Clotting system. organ systems of body). 15. Gross structure & functions of sensory Organs - Eye, Ear, 20 Hrs Nose, Tongue.(Details not required). 16. Basic gross structure of heart, vessels opening into heart & 20 Hrs Leaving the heart. Arterial & Venous tree of body. 17. Lymphatic system: Structure & Functions. 10 Hrs 18. Inumune system: Components & various mechanisms of 10 Hrs defense. (15)  Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician PAPER 1st Topics Hours. Theory 1. Basic steps of Acute & chronic inflammation and Healing 05 Hrs of wound. 2. Basics of Necrosis & apoptosis. 02 Hrs 3. Basics of Shock. 02 Hrs 4. Basics of Disorders of blood coagulation system. 08 Hrs 5. Basics of Disorders of Immune system of body. 05 Hrs 6. Modes of disease transmission & prevention of infection. 05 Hrs 7. Sterilization & methods of sterilization used in hospitals. 10 Hrs 2.Only basics of relevant 8. Basic idea about types of Bacteria, Virus, Fumgi. 20 Hrs Pathology, Pharmacology 9. Routes of drug administration. 02 Hrs & Microbiology. 10. Adverse effects & side effects of drugs. 02 Hrs 11. Basic idea of Analgesics : Opioid & NSAIDs. 02 Hrs 12. Basic idea of Drugs use in Cough & expectoration. 01 Hrs 13. Basic idea of Drugs used in B.asthma & COPD. 02 Hrs 14. Basic idea of Drugs used in GIT. 03 Hrs 15. Basic idea of Anti Microbials. 20 Hrs 16. Basic idea of Anti H-1 Histaminics & Corticosteroids. 01 Hrs 17. Drugs used in anaemia. 02 Hrs 18. Anaesthetic agents(LA&GA). 10 Hrs 19. Muscle relaxants. 05 Hrs 20. Drugs used in emergency & oritical care. 20 Hrs 21. IV fluids. 10 Hrs (16)  Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician PAPER 2nd Topics Hours. Theory 1. Skull bones. 10 Hrs 2. Vertebral Column. 03 Hrs 3. Ribs. 02 Hrs 4. Sternum & hyoid. 01 Hrs 5. Scapula 02 Hrs 6. Humerus. 02 Hrs 1.Detailed 7. Radius 02 Hrs Osteology of human body. 8. Ulna 02Hrs 9. Carpals, metacarpals & phalanges. 03Hrs 10. Hip bone. 03Hrs 11. Femur. 02Hrs 12. Patella 01Hrs 13. Tibia 02Hrs 14. Fibula 02Hrs 15. Tarsals, metatarsals & phalanges 03Hrs (17)  Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician PAPER 2nd Topics Hours. Theory 1. Vitals recording :- Manual & with multipara monitors. 10 Hrs 2. Concept of Golden hours and C-A-B. 05 Hrs 3. Safe Transportation of patients of various types of trauma & 35 Hrs emergencies. 4. How to record ECG. 15 Hrs 5. Use of defibrillator. 5 Hrs 6. First aid & Management of C/o Fractures. 25 Hrs 2.Vital 7. First aid & Management of C/o Snake bite / insect bite. 05 Hrs recording, first aid, bandaging 8. First aid & Management of C/o Poisonings of different 15 Hrs & triage. types. 9. First aid & Management of C/o bleeding (External). 10 Hrs 10. First aid & Management of C/o bleeding (Internal). 05 Hrs 11. First aid & Management of C/o Cardiac arrest/Angina / MI. 05 Hrs 12. First aid & Management of C/o Stroke. 05 Hrs 13. First aid & Management of C/o Epilepsy / Seizures. 05 Hrs 14. First aid & Management of C/o Burn. 05 Hrs 15. First aid & Management of C/o Electric Shock. 05 Hrs 16. First aid & Management of C/o Asphyxia. 05 Hrs 17. First aid & Management of C/o Heat stroke /frost bite. 05 Hrs 18. First aid & Management of C/o Head injury. 05 Hrs 19. Concept of TRIAGE. 10 Hrs 20. Common types of bandaging. 50 Hrs (18)  Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician PAPER 2nd Topics Hours. Theory 1. Hand hygiene & method of Hand washing. 05 Hrs 3.Hand hygiene & prevention of 2. Prevention of cross infection. 05 Hrs cross infection. PAPER 2nd Topics Hours. Theory 1. Code blue. 05 Hrs 4.Basic life support (BLS) & Cardio- pulmonary 2. Details of basic life support (BLS) & Cardio-pulmonary 35 Hrs resuscitation resuscitation (CPR). (CPR). (19)  Curriculum for Practical :- First Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician Topics Hands on training of:- 1. Vitals recording (Manual & with multipara monitors). 2. Working as Nursing assistant. Practical 3. Safe transportation of various types of emergency patients. 4. Nursing procedures like Nebulization Urinary Catheterization, Ryle’s tube insertion. 5. Observership for different types of first aid, bandaging & management. 6. C-A-B in case of trauma and emergency. (20)  Details of Curriculum for Second Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician PAPER 1st Topics Hours. Theory 1. History taking. General examination of the patient. Filling 15 Hrs Case-sheet. Common clinical words. Glas Gow coma scale. 2. Hypertension:- Def, Causes, Pathology, Clinical fectures, 05 Hrs Investigation & Management. 3. Hypotension :- Def, Causes, Pathology, Clinical fectures, 02 Hrs Investigation & Management. 4. Diabetes mellitus :- Def, Causes, Pathology, Clinical 05 Hrs fectures, Investigation & Management. 1.Only relevant surgical & 5. Diseases of blood :- Anaemia, Basics of coagulation 10 Hrs medical Bleeding disorders & Haemophilia. conditions (relevant to 6. Respiratory Tract :- Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, B.asthma, 30 Hrs ETCT COPD, Bronchiectasis, Collapse of lung, Pneumonitis, technician). Pleural effusion, Pneumothorax, Empyema thoracis, Cancer lung. 7. Diseases of GIT & Liver & GB :-Reflux Oesophagitis, 40 Hrs Peptic ulecrs, Gastritis, Instestinal Obstruction, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis of liver, Cholecystitis, appendicitis, Hernia, Piles, Fissure, Fistula, Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer. 8. Diseases of Nervous system:- Stroke, Meningo-encephalitis, 30 Hrs Glasgow coma scale, Epilepsy, Facial n. paisy. 9. Diseases of Urinary tract:- Urolithiasis, Benign prostatic 30 Hrs hyperplasia, Hydrocoele, Cancer prostate, urethral stricture, Hypo & epi-spadias. 10. Endocrine system :- Diabetes mellitus, hypo & Hyper 10 Hrs thyroidism. 11. Miscellaneous:- Hypo & Hyper Natraemia, Hypo & Hyper 10 Hrs Kalaemia, Hypo & Hyper Calcaemia. 12. Infections diseases :- TB, Typhoid, Malaria, Dengue fever, 30 Hrs Leprosy, AIDS, Amoebiasis. (21)  Details of Curriculum for Second Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician PAPER 1st Topics Hours. Theory 13. Head injury & Intracranial bleed. 30 Hrs 14. D’s of G& O: Caesarian section, fibroid uterus, 20 Hrs Cancer uterus, prolapse uterus, PID, Emergency delivery. 1.Only relevant 15. Basics about fracture & management. 50 Hrs surgical & medical conditions 16. PIVD,Potts spine. 10 Hrs (relevant to ETCT technician). 17. Eye d’s : Cataract, Glaucoma, chemical injuries. 15 Hrs 18. ENT:. CSOM, ASOM, Laryngeal tumor, Nasal poyp, DNS. 15 Hrs 19. Basic idea of Thoracic injury. 13 Hrs 20. Basic idea of Blunt & penetration abdominal injuries. 20 Hrs 21. Over all approach to & care of multi trauma patient. 20 Hrs 22. Poisoning (Common ones) 30 Hrs 23. Hanging and strangulation. 24. Documentation aspects in case of emergency patients. 10 Hrs (22)  Details of Curriculum for Second Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician PAPER 1st Topics Hours. Theory 1. Temperature monitoring & Fever. 02 Hrs 2. Pulse monitoring. 01 Hr 3. BP monitoring. 01 Hr 2.Basic 4. Respiration monitoring. 01 Hr Nursing Procedures 5. Types of Injection routes. 01 Hr like vital recording, 6. IM Injection. 01 Hr IM/IV/SC injection, 7. IV Injection. 01Hr Oxygen therapy, 8. SC Injection. 01 Hr Nebulization,, catheterisation, 9. Oxygen Therapy. 03 Hrs IV infusion, 10. Nebulization 01 Hr Ryle’s tubing. 11. IV Infusion (Also with infusion pump). 01 Hr 12. Care of Unconscious patient. 02 Hrs 13. Urinary Catheterization. 03 Hrs 14. Nasogastric Intubation. 03 Hrs (23)  Details of Curriculum for Second Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician PAPER 2nd Topics Hours. Theory 1. C-A-B in case of trauma/emergency. 40 Hrs 2. Transport & shifting of patient. 30 Hrs 3. Use of multipara-monitors, ECG machine, Glucometers. 20 Hrs 4. Care of an unconscious patient 20 Hrs 5. Thoracocentesis. 10 Hr 6. Abdominal tapping. 10 Hrs 1.Various 7. CVP line insertion. 10 Hrs procedures done in 8. Oropharyngeal intubation. 10 Hrs emergency & critical units & 9. Tracheostomy. 10 Hrs drugs used. 10. Oxygen therapy: Tools and technics. 15 Hrs 11. Use of Bag & mask ventilltion. 05 Hrs 12. Use of Bi-PAP, C-PAP. 10 Hrs 13. Use of ventillators. 10 Hrs 14. Use of Defibrillator. 03 Hrs 15. Common instruments(sutures and needles) used in stitching. 05 Hrs 16. Sponging of patient. 02 Hrs 17. Use of air/water mattress. 05 Hrs 18. Lumbar puncture. 05 Hrs 19. Various types of record keeping/consents etc. 10 Hrs (24)  Details of Curriculum for Second Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician PAPER 2nd Topics Hours. Theory 1. Various methods of Sterilization. 10 Hrs 2.Basics of CSSD & sterilization 2. Aseptic practices. 05 Hrs practices, biomedical waste 3. Basics of Bio-medical waste managment. 05 Hrs management. PAPER 2nd Topics Hours. Theory 1. Multipara monitors. 05 Hrs 3.Basic biomedical 2. Ventillators. 05 Hrs engineering physics of 3. Bi-PAP, C-PAP 05 Hrs equipment & instruments 4. Infusion pump 05 Hrs used in emergency & 5. Nebulizers. 03 Hrs critical care. 6. Dialysis machine 07 Hrs 7. Pulse Oxymeter 03 Hrs 8. Cardiac monitor 02 Hrs 9. Defibrillator 05 Hrs 10. Glucometer 03 Hrs 11. Oxygen concentrator 07 Hrs 12. Medical Gas supply 10 Hrs (25)  Curriculum for Practical :- Second Year Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician Topics 1. Hands on training of C-A-B of trauma. 2. Hands on training of safe transportation of various types of emergency patients. 3. Hands on training of care of a comatose patients. 4. Hands on training of Various types of first aid & bandaging. 5. Hands on training of Nebulization, Catheterization, O2 inhalation, Nasogastric intubation, Glucometer. 6. Hands on training of Dressing & help in suturing. Practical 7. Hands on training of assisting Oro-pharyngeal intubation. 8. Hands on training of assisting CVP line insertion. 9. Hands on training of assisting Tracheostomy. 10. Hands on training of dealing with various emergencies. 11. Hands on training of documentation and consents etc. (26)