1Analyze typical administrative policies and procedures that govern first aid and emergency care.

2Distinguish the different hospital trauma levels and the role of the system in the transportation decision making process.

3Perform a primary and secondary patient assessment, as well as an assessment of the scene.

4Obtain and interpret vital signs including pulse, respirations, blood pressure, core body temperature, and oxygen saturation.

5Distinguish the different types of airway adjuncts and demonstrate airway management skills.

6Evaluate the indications, application, and treatment parameters for supplemental oxygen administration for emergency situations, and be able to administer supplemental oxygen.

7Apply proper management strategies for external hemorrhage.

8Compare different proper positioning, immobilization and transfer techniques for a patient using a spine board.

9Evaluate and select proper techniques for removing equipment and clothing to access an airway or evaluate an injured part.

10Evaluate and choose techniques to immobilize injuries to the extremities.

11Explain and demonstrate the management of medical and sudden illness such as sudden cardiac arrest, asthma, shock, diabetic emergencies, burns, anaphylaxis, and internal bleeding.

12Recommend strategies to manage environmental emergencies.

13Distinguish and recommend techniques for infectious control regulations including Universal Precautions.

14Attain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.