Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) Examination Course Content
This course consists of 29 Presentations. It is expected that you review each presentation (as you would in class) and make appropriate notes to reference.
FOCUS SHOULD BE ON REVIEW OF THE MODULE PRESENTATIONS, NOT THE TESTS.
Module 1: What is an AEMCA Exam?
Module 2: Assessments
- Primary Survey
- Secondary Survey
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Electrocardiology
- Pathologies
- Heart Failure
- Angina
- Myocardial Infarction
- Pericarditis
- Pericardial TamponadeCardiomyopathy
Module 4: Nervous System
- Central Nervous System
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Somatic
- Autonomic
- Sympathetic
- Parasympathetic
- Cranial Nerves
- Pathologies
- Seizures
Module 5: Respiratory System
- Anatomy
- Chemoreceptors
- Ventilation vs Oxygenation
- Gas Exchange
- Bohr Effect
- Pathologies
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Bronchitis
- Croup
- Epiglottitis
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pneumonia
6: Genitourinary System
- Pathologies
- Renal Calculi (Kidney Stones)
- Prostatic Hypertrophy
- Acute Renal Failure
- Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Module 7: Endocrine System
- Anatomy
- Gland Function
- Pathologies
- Diabetes
- Anaphylaxis
- Grave’s Disease
- Hashimoto’s Disease
- Cushing’s Disease
- Addison’s Disease
- Osteoporosis
Module 8: Gastrointestinal System
- Anatomy
- Pathologies
- Appendicitis
- Celiac Disease
- Cholera
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Pancreatitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
Module 9: Trauma
- Chest
- Abdominal
- Skeletal
- Soft Tissue
- Eye
- Brain
- Field Trauma Guidelines
- Load & Go
Module 10: Burns
- Pathophysiology
- Depth of Burns
- Airway Burns
- Body Surface Area (Rule of 9’s)
- Electrical Burns
- CO Poisoning
- Treatment
Module 11: Environmental Emergencies
- Heat Exhaustion
- Heat Stroke
- Frostbite
- Hypothermia
- Drowning & Near Drowning
- Scuba Diving
View Module 11 PresentationModule 12: Obstetrics
- Fetal Development
- Assessment
- Labour & Delivery
- Post-Partum
- Complications
Module 13: Neonatal Care
- Changes After Birth
- Complications/Defects
- Resuscitation
- Respiratory Distress
- Neonatal Resuscitation Case Study
Module 14: Pediactrics
- Development
- Child vs Adult Anatomy and Physiology
- Normal Vital Sign Ranges
- Autism
- Asperger Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Child Abuse
- Post Traumatic Stress
Module 15: PCP Drug Pharmacology
- Nitroglycerine
- ASA
- Salbutamol
- Epinephrine
- Glucagon
Module 16: PCP Symptom Relief
- Case Studies
Module 17: Toxicology & Substance Abuse
- Cholinergics
- Anticholinergics
- Cyclic Antidepressants
- Stimulants
- Narcotics/Opioids
- Benzodiazapines
- Beta Blockers
- Salicylates
- Acetaminophen
- Ethylene Glycol
- Methanol
Module 18: Equipment
- Oxygen Tanks
- Nasal Prongs
- Simple Face Mask
- Non-Rebreather Mask
- Nebulizer Mask
- Bag Valve Mask
- Oropharyngeal Airway
- Nasopharyngeal Airway
- Suction Values
Module 19: ECG Interpretation
- Cardiac Function
- Cardiac Cells
- ECG Tracing & Paper
- Rhythm Interpretation
Module 20: IV Therapy
- Hydrostatic & Osmotic Pressure
- Solutions
- Fluid Compartments
- Crystalloids vs Colloids
- IV Line Maintenance
- Complications
- To Keep Vein Open (TKVO)
- IV Drip Rate Calculation
Module 21: Triage
- Primary vs Secondary
- “START” Field Triage
- Case Studies
Module 22: Air Ambulance Operations
- Operational Guidelines
- Clinical Guidelines
- Landing Site Safety
- Safety Apparel
Module 23: Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR)
- Confirmation Form
- Obvious Death
- Frequently Asked Questions
Module 24: Acts
- Ambulance Act
- Coroner’s Act
- Highway Traffic Act
- Child and Family Services Act
- Mental Health Act
- Restraints
- Excited Delerium
Module 25: Infection Control
- Disease Stages
- Diseases
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Hepatitis
- Tuberculosis
- Meningococcal Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Tetanus
- Rabies
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Pertussis
- Influenza
- Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARS)
- Measles
- Infection Prevention
- Ryan White Act
Module 26: Oncology
- Biology of Cancer
- Common Types
- Paramedic Response
- Medications
- Palliative Care
Module 27: Geriatrics
- “Normal” Findings
- Physiological Changes
- Elder Abuse
Module 28: Communications
- 10-Codes
- Priority Codes
- Phonetic Alphabet
- Radio Reporting
Module 29: Documentation
- Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
- Ambulance Call Report (ACR