Course Objectives
The course objectives reflect the overall COM competencies.
| 1. | Recognize common, urgent and emergent problems in the Emergency Department |
| a. Obtain an accurate and complaint directed medical history and perform a physical examination for each patient encountered | |
| b. Develop a differential diagnosis for these presentations | |
| c. Present accurate and succinct case presentations in a clear, concise and organized fashion and appropriately document such information | |
| d. Adequately interpret commonly performed diagnostic studies used in the Emergency Department | |
| e. Command a fund of knowledge and basic understanding of pathophysiologic principles of disease and apply this knowledge appropriately to each clinical encounter | |
| f. Develop appropriate management plans for patients and monitor patient response to therapy and follow up on all studies ordered in a timely fashion | |
| 2. | Demonstrate appropriate core knowledge of Emergency Medicine |
| a. Develop appropriate case specific differential diagnoses for each patient encountered | |
| b. Demonstrate an understanding of the indications, contraindications, equipment required and technique for various commonly performed procedures | |
| c. Adequately interpret commonly performed diagnostic studies (EKG, radiologic studies, laboratory studies) in the Emergency Department | |
| d. Describe the capabilities and limitations of the pre-hospital EMS system | |
| e. Describe the indications for specialty and subspecialty consultation and/or admission | |
| 3. | Demonstrate professionalism in approach to legal, social, cultural and ethical concerns that influence patient care |
| a. Obtain adequate social history in patient evaluation | |
| b. Demonstrate ability to efficiently, professionally, and effectively communicate with patients, families and colleagues | |
| c. Communicate sensitively with patients and their families in a culturally appropriate manner | |
| 4. | Participate in Emergency Department procedures |
| a. Demonstrate the ability to perform a peripherally inserted IV properly | |
| b. Observe/Assist/perform many common Emergency Department procedures | |
| c. Demonstrate an understanding of the utilization of commonly performed diagnostic studies used in the Emergency Department | |
| 5. | Demonstrate effective use of information technology and other educational resources to optimize patient care |
| a. Effectively document an adequate history and physical and retrieve electronic medical resources where available | |
| b. Apply real-time data acquisition to patient care | |
| c. Document, in computer based program, evidence of patient encounter |