13_FEB_2014-Outline_of_EMT_5-Level_CDCs.pdf

13 FEB 2014

FA8052-14-R-0005 Amendment 06

SUBJECT: Outline of 4N0X1 5-level Career Development Course (CDC)

1. The CDC’s are designed to build on information learned in technical school; it instructs not only how to perform a task, but when and why to do so. The following pages outline course contents:

CDC 4N051A Volume 1 Introduction to the Aerospace Medical Service Career Field

a. Provides an introduction to Air Force medical doctrine and how it applies to the career field. Discusses manpower and resources necessary to complete duties. Examines medical ethics, patient-staff relations, legal aspects and ways to develop and improve relationships

CDC 4N051A Volume 2 Anatomy and Physiology

b. Designed to orient medics on anatomical terminology and systematic anatomy of the human body. Also explains the body’s digestive, urinary and male-female reproductive systems

CDC 4N051A Volume 3 Aerospace Medicine and Medical Standards

c. Introduces the mission, roles and responsibilities encountered in Aerospace or Flight Medicine clinic. Instructs preparation and handling of aircraft mishaps in flying and special operations functions and the forms required for those personnel to perform their duties. Addresses medical requirements for physical exams and commonly used forms.

Describes Aerospace Physiology and the processes that happen to the body at altitude including procedures that assist aircrew member in dealing with altitude and common problems that occur to the body in flight

CDC 4N051B Volume 1 Patient Care Skills I

d. Describes infectious process, body substance isolation, principles of isolation, sterility of supplies and equipment and communicable diseases. Additionally, covers human growth, development and factors that influence health. Explains procedures for intravenous infusions, electrocardiograms, suturing and other diagnostic examinations. Reviews emergency response procedures as well as patient assessment.

CDC 4N051B Volume 2 Patient Care Skills II

e. Introduces procedures for admitting patients, pre and post surgical care, planning and documenting patient care, patient assessment, and blood transfusions. Discusses orthopaedic disorders and management of bone and joint problems. This unit also reviews management of patients with special limitations such as pediatrics, elderly, caring for patients with diabetes and mental health issues. Addresses nursing care of patients who are bed ridden for various reasons, transfer techniques, nutrition, and elimination care. Lastly, provides a more in depth look at the physiology behind oxygenation, circulation, and wound management. Also explains procedures that assist in the diagnosis or treatment of oxygen or circulatory problems.

CDC 4N051B Volume 3 Medication Administration and Pharmacology

f. The final unit is devoted to pharmacology, medication actions, side effects and special guidelines for administering medication. This volume starts with basic safety factors in medication administration, documentation and legal aspect of administering medication.

Followed by how the body responds to medications, as well as some sources you can use to learn about specific aspects of medications. Also discusses information prior to administering medication and routes they can be administered. Included in this are tables for converting weights, measures and setting up formulas for medication calculation.