RWJUH EMS & Trauma Education -- Clinical Anatomy with Cadaver Lab

EMS & Trauma Education

Clinical Anatomy with Cadaver Lab

Credit
This course has been approved for 4.0 EMT CEUs in the elective category to the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services--Office of Emergency Medical Services. NJ Paramedics will be awarded continuing education credit as determined by their MICU Clinical Coordinator.

Description
Unless you are a physician, much of emergency provider training is based on models, illustrations, and "blind faith" about the anatomic relationships necessary to perform procedures and envision mechanisms of injury in trauma victims. The primary purpose of this course is to solidify these concepts into more tangible associations. This course is not an introduction to anatomy and physiology.

Experts will conduct an intensive half-day study of human clinical anatomy that includes:

An introduction to the gross anatomy laboratory, instruments, procedures, and safety practices.
Examination of human and vertebrate brain, heart and lungs. Strong clinical correlation will be placed on coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disorders, and respiratory problems.
Gross anatomy of the head and neck demonstrated on a prepared human cadaver and preserved sections of human bodies. Clinical correlation will emphasize airway maintenance, cervical spine immobilization and consequences of intracranial bleeding and pressure.
Gross anatomy of the torso and extremities demonstrated on a prepared human cadaver and preserved samples. Thoracic and abdominal anatomy will be correlated with clinical considerations for vascular access and emergencies, cardiopulmonary performance, and relational aspects of chest and abdominal trauma.
Examination of common x-rays and tomographic images used in emergency medicine. Both medical and traumatic conditions will be highlighted.
Small group discussion that integrates the rotations and summarizes the "take home" messages.

Course Faculty
The course has been designed and prepared by a wide range of professionals with expertise focused on emergency care. Trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, professional anatomists, EMS educators, nurses and specialists in biology have offered their broad array of perspectives to anticipate students' inquiries. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity and bring their questions.

Prerequisites
In order to maximize the educational value of this program, students should attend having a basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Some preparation by review of this material is strongly encouraged.

Date(s) & Time(s)
No offerings are currently scheduled. Interest and enrollment accumulates quickly once a course is announced. Click here to e-mail the program coordinator and register your interest. We are hopeful to offer this program again and will first notify those who have contacted us. Please check back frequently or visit our "What's New" page to see if the course is being offered.

A similar, less formal program EMS Cadaver Lab is currently scheduled for EMS audiences.

Fee(s)
Fee includes tuition, student materials, and parking. Checks or money orders should be made payable to "The Trauma Education Fund." NJ EMT Training Fund forms will NOT be accepted for this course.

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