Anatomy & Physiology (PR1)
Competencies Instructed in Course:
Diagnosis
DI-C1 Demonstrate knowledge of the systems of the human body.
Pathology
PA-C1 Describe the essential components of a typical human cell. Include the normal structure and the function of each component and explain the abnormal symptoms associated with injury, illness, and disease.
PA-C3 Explain normal and abnormal circulation and the physiology of fluid homeostasis.
Ex Physiology (PR2)
Competencies Instructed in Course:
Diagnosis
DI-C2 Describe the anatomical and physiological growth and development characteristics as well as gender differences across the lifespan.
DI-C3 Describe the physiological and psychological effects of physical activity and their impact on performance.
RM-C11 Explain the importance and use of standard tests, test equipment, and testing protocol for the measurement of cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, body composition, posture, flexibility, muscular strength, power, and endurance
Nutritional Aspects
NU-P1 Assess body composition by validated technique (e.g., skinfold calipers, bioelectric impedance, BMI, etc.) to assess a patient’s health status and to monitor progress during a weight loss or weight gain program.
NU-C6 Explain energy and nutritional demands of specific activities and the nutritional demands placed on the patient
NU-C15 Identify effects of macronutrients (e.g., saturated fats, incomplete proteins, and complex carbohydrates) on performance, health, and disease.
NU-C18 Describe the principles and methods of body composition assessment (e.g., skinfold calipers, bioelectric impedance, body mass index [BMI]) to assess a patient’s health status and to monitor progress in a weight loss or weight gain program for patients of
NU-C19 Explain the relationship between basal metabolic rate, caloric intake, and energy expenditure in the use of the Food Pyramid Guidelines.
Pathology
PA-C6 Describe the body’s responses to physical exercise during common diseases, illnesses, and the injury.
Risk Management
RM-P1 Instruct the patient how to properly perform fitness tests to assess his or her physical status and readiness for physical activity. Interpret the results of these tests according to requirements established by appropriate governing agencies and/or a phys
RM-P1.1 Flexibility
RM-P1.2 Strength
RM-P1.3 Power
RM-P1.4 Muscular Endurance
RM-P1.5 Agility
RM-P1.6 Cardiovascular Endurance
RM-P1.7 Speed
RM-C13 Identify and explain the various types of flexibility, strength training, and cardiovascular conditioning programs. This should include the expected effects (the body’s anatomical and physiological adaptation), safety precautions, hazards, and contraindications
RM-C14 Explain the precautions and risks associated with exercise in special populations.
PreReq Nutrition (PR3)
Competencies Instructed in Course:
Nutritional Aspects
NU-P2 Calculate energy expenditure, caloric intake, and BMR.
NU-P3 Provide educational information about basic nutritional concepts, facts, needs, and food labels for settings associated with physically active individuals of a wide range of ages and needs.
NU-C2 Describe the USDA’s “My Pyramid” and explain how this can be used in performing a basic dietary analysis and creating a dietary plan for a patient.
NU-C3 Identify and describe primary national organizations responsible for public and professional nutritional information.
NU-C4 Identify nutritional considerations in rehabilitation, including nutrients involved in healing and nutritional risk factors (e.g., reduced activity with the same dietary regimen and others).
NU-C5 Describe common illnesses and injuries that are attributed to poor nutrition (e.g., effects of poor dietary habits on bone loss, on injury, on long-term health, and on other factors).
NU-C6 Explain energy and nutritional demands of specific activities and the nutritional demands placed on the patient. NU-C7 Explain principles of nutrition as they relate to the dietary and nutritional needs of the patient (e.g., role of fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein, fat, and others).
NU-C8 Explain the physiological processes and time factors involved in the digestion, absorption, and assimilation of food, fluids, and nutritional supplements. Further, relate these processes and time factors to the design and planning of pre-activity and post
NU-C10 Explain implications of FDA regulation of nutritional products.
NU-C12 Explain principles of weight control for safe weight loss and weight gain, and explain common
misconceptions regarding the use of food, fluids, and nutritional supplements in weight control.
NU-C13 Explain consequences of improper fluid replacement.
NU-C14 Describe disordered eating and eating disorders (i.e., signs, symptoms, physical and psychological consequences, referral systems).
NU-C15 Identify effects of macronutrients (e.g., saturated fats, incomplete proteins, and complex carbohydrates) on performance, health, and disease.
NU-C16 Describe signs, symptoms, and physiological effects of mineral deficiency (e.g., iron, and calcium), and identify foods high in specific mineral content.
NU-C17 Identify and explain food label Daily Value recommendations and common food sources of essential vitamins and minerals in using current USDA Dietary Guidelines.
NU-C19 Explain the relationship between basal metabolic rate, caloric intake, and energy expenditure in the use of the Food Pyramid Guidelines.
NU-C20 Identify the nutritional benefits and costs of popular dietary regimen for weight gain, weight loss, and performance enhancement.
Psychosocial
PS-C10 Identify the symptoms and clinical signs of common eating disorders and the psychological and sociocultural factors associated with these disorders.
Risk Management
RM-C6 Describe the general principles of health maintenance and personal hygiene, including skin care, dental hygiene, sanitation, immunizations, avoidance of infectious and contagious diseases, diet, rest, exercise, and weight control.
First Aid\CPR (PR4)
Competencies Instructed in Course:
Acute Care
AC-P1 Survey the scene to determine whether the area is safe and determine what may have happened.
AC-P2 Perform an initial assessment to assess the following, but not limited to:
AC-P2a Airway
AC-P2b Breathing
AC-P2c Circulation
AC-P2d Level of consciousness
AC-P2e Other life-threatening conditions
AC-P3 Implement appropriate emergency treatment strategies, including but not limited to:
AC-P3b Establish and maintain an airway in an infant, child, and adult
AC-P3d Perform one- and two-person CPR on an infant, child, and adult
AC-P3e Utilize a bag-valve mask on an infant, child, and adult
AC-P3f Utilize an automated external defibrillator (AED) according to current accepted practice protocols
AC-P3g Normalize body temperature in situations of severe/life-threatening heat or cold stress
AC-P3h Control bleeding using universal precautions
AC-P4 Perform a secondary assessment and employ the appropriate management techniques for non-life- threatening situations, including but not limited to:
AC-P4a Open and closed wounds (using universal precautions)
AC-C2 Describe the availability, content, purpose, and maintenance of contemporary first aid and emergency care equipment.
AC-C5 Describe the principles and rationale of the initial assessment including the determination of whether the accident scene is safe, what may have happened, and the assessment of airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness and other life-threaten
AC-C6 Differentiate the components of a secondary assessment to determine the type and severity of the injury or illness sustained.
AC-C7 Identify the normal ranges for vital signs.
AC-C9 Describe the current standards of first aid, emergency care, rescue breathing, and cardiopulmonary
AC-C10 Describe the role and function of an automated external defibrillator in the emergency management of acute heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms.
AC-C11 Describe the role and function of supplemental oxygen administration as an adjunct to cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.
AC-C13 Describe the proper management of external hemorrhage, including the location of pressure points, use of universal precautions, and proper disposal of biohazardous materials.
AC-C14 Identify the signs and symptoms associated with internal hemorrhaging.
AC-C17 Explain the application principles of rest, cold application, elevation, and compression in the treatment of acute injuries.
AC-C27 Identify the signs, symptoms, possible causes, and proper management of the following:
AC-C27a Different types of shock resuscitation for the professional rescuer.
Pharmacology
PH-P3 Activate and effectively follow locally established poison control protocols.
Risk Management
RM-C7 Explain the importance for all personnel to maintain current certification in CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), and first aid.
Psychology (PR5)
Competencies Instructed in Course:
Psychosocial
PS-C1 Explain the psychosocial requirements (i.e., motivation and self-confidence) of various activities that relate to the readiness of the injured or ill individual to resume participation.
PS-C2 Explain the stress-response model and the psychological and emotional responses to trauma and forced inactivity.
PS-C4 Describe the basic principles of mental preparation, relaxation, visualization, and desensitization techniques.
Health\Wellness (PR6)
Competencies Instructed in Course:
Acute Care
AC-C28 Identify the signs and symptoms of serious communicable diseases and describe the appropriate steps to prevent disease transmission.
Diagnosis
DI-C2 Describe the anatomical and physiological growth and development characteristics as well as gender differences across the lifespan.
Nutritional Aspects
NU-C1 Describe personal health habits and their role in enhancing performance, preventing injury or illness, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
NU-C18 Describe the principles and methods of body composition assessment (e.g., skinfold calipers, bioelectric impedance, body mass index [BMI]) to assess a patient’s health status and to monitor progress in a weight loss or weight gain program for patients
Psychosocial
PS-C10 Identify the symptoms and clinical signs of common eating disorders and the psychological and sociocultural factors associated with these disorders.
PS-C11 Identify and describe the sociological, biological and psychological influences toward substance abuse, addictive personality traits, the commonly abused substances, the signs and symptoms associated with the abuse of these substances, and their impact on
Risk Management
RM-C5 Describe the basic concepts and practice of wellness screening.
RM-C6 Describe the general principles of health maintenance and personal hygiene, including skin care, dental hygiene, sanitation, immunizations, avoidance of infectious and contagious diseases, diet, rest, exercise, and weight control.
RM-C15 Describe the components for self-identification of the warning signs of cancer.
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