Title: Lesson 10-4 Immunology
Course: EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician > Section: Module X Medicine

Apply knowledge to provide care for patients with an Immunologic emergency

At the end of this lesson and the associated lab activities students will be able to:

Cognitive Learning Objectives

- 10-4.1 Understand and define the terms allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
- 10-4.2 Describe the emergency medical care of the infant, child, adult and geriatric patient experiencing an allergic reaction
- 10-4.3 State the generic and trade names, medication forms, dose, administration, action, and contraindications for the epinephrine auto-injector

Affective Objectives

- No affective objectives identified

Psychomotor Objectives

- 10-4.1 Demonstrate the assessment & medical care of all age groups experiencing an allergic reaction
- 10-4.2 Demonstrate the use of epinephrine auto-injector

Supplemental Reading

The Immune System and Immunologic Complications.pdf