Title: Lesson 12-5 Orthopedic Trauma
Course: EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician > Section: Module XII Trauma

Demonstrate an understanding and the skills required for the management of a patient with an orthopedic trauma

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

Cognitive Learning Objectives

- 12-5.1 Discuss MOI for orthopedic injury (blunt & penetrating, energy & injury)
- 12-5.2 Review the anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system
- 12-5.3 Describe the different types of musculoskeletal injuries including fractures, amputations, sprains, & strains
- 12-5.4 Differentiate between an open and a closed painful, swollen, deformed extremity
- 12-5.5 Describe the assessment & management of a patient with a suspected orthopedic injury

Affective Objectives

- 12-5.1 Explain the rationale for splinting at the scene versus load and go
- 12-5.2 Explain the rationale for immobilization of the painful, swollen, deformed extremity

Psychomotor Objectives

- 12-5.1 Demonstrate the assessment & management of a patient with a painful, swollen, deformed extremity

Psychomotor Skills

- Joint Immoblization.pdf
- Long Bone Immobilization.pdf