DIPLOMA IN EMERGENCY & TRAUMA CARE( 2YEAR)

DIPLOMA IN EMERGENCY & TRAUMA CARE

YEAR – I SYLLABUS

1. Anatomy & Physiology (Basic to Applied)

• Introduction to Human Body
• Cells, Tissues, and Organs
• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Nervous System
• Urinary System
• Endocrine System
• Reproductive System
• Skin & Special Senses

Practical

• Identification of bones and organs
• Basic physiological experiments
• Vital signs measurement

2. Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services

• Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Roles & Responsibilities of Emergency Care Technician
• Emergency Department Setup
• Medical Ethics and Legal Aspects
• Patient Communication and Consent
• Documentation and Record Keeping

3. Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Chain of Survival
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Adult, Child & Infant CPR
• Airway Obstruction Management
• Use of AED
• Oxygen Therapy
• Patient Positioning

Practical

• CPR on manikins
• Airway management techniques
• Use of oxygen cylinders and masks

4. First Aid & Bandaging

• Principles of First Aid
• Bleeding Control
• Wound Care
• Burns and Scalds
• Fractures and Dislocations
• Splints and Bandaging Techniques
• Shock Management
• Snake Bite, Dog Bite, Insect Bite

5. Infection Control & Patient Safety

• Asepsis and Antisepsis
• Sterilization Techniques
• Biomedical Waste Management
• Universal Precautions
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

6. Basics of Pharmacology

• Introduction to Drugs
• Routes of Drug Administration
• Emergency Drugs (Basic)
• Drug Dosage Calculations
• Storage and Handling of Drugs
• Adverse Drug Reactions

7. Ambulance & Pre-Hospital Care

• Types of Ambulances
• Ambulance Equipment
• Patient Transport Techniques
• Scene Safety
• Triage Basics
• Communication with Control Room

YEAR – II SYLLABUS

8. Trauma Care & Management

• Introduction to Trauma
• Primary Survey (ABCDE)
• Secondary Survey
• Head Injury Management
• Spinal Injury Management
• Chest Trauma
• Abdominal Trauma
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Polytrauma Management

Practical

• Trauma assessment
• Spine immobilization
• Use of cervical collars & spine boards

9. Medical Emergencies

• Cardiac Emergencies (MI, Arrhythmia)
• Respiratory Emergencies (Asthma, COPD)
• Diabetic Emergencies
• Stroke
• Seizures
• Poisoning & Overdose
• Anaphylaxis
• Heat Stroke & Hypothermia

10. Surgical Emergencies

• Acute Abdomen
• GI Bleeding
• Urological Emergencies
• Burns Management
• Wound Suturing Assistance
• Pre & Post-operative Emergency Care

11. Pediatric & Obstetric Emergencies

• Pediatric Assessment Triangle
• Neonatal Emergencies
• Febrile Seizures
• Trauma in Children
• Obstetric Emergencies
• Normal Delivery Assistance (Basic)
• Eclampsia & Postpartum Hemorrhage

12. Advanced Life Support (Introduction)

• Advanced Airway Management
• IV Cannulation
• Fluid Therapy
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Defibrillation (Basic Knowledge)
• Emergency Ventilation

13. Disaster Management & Mass Casualty Incidents

• Types of Disasters
• Disaster Preparedness
• Triage in Mass Casualties
• Role of Emergency Care Personnel
• Field Emergency Management
• Coordination with Police, Fire & Disaster Teams

14. ICU & Emergency Department Procedures

• Monitoring Equipment
• Vital Signs Charting
• ECG Basics
• Suctioning Techniques
• Catheterization Assistance
• Patient Transfer Protocols