At the completion of this course session, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the factors that influence the EMTB-A’s ability to collect medical

history. (C-1)

2. Describe the techniques of history taking. (C-1)
3. Discuss the importance of using open and closed-ended questions. (C-1)
4. Describe the structure and purpose of a health history. (C-1)
5. Describe how to obtain a health history. (C-1)
6. List the components of a history of an adult patient. (C-1)
7. Demonstrate the importance of empathy when obtaining a health history. (A-1)
8. Demonstrate the importance of confidentiality when obtaining a health history. (A-1)
9. Review the procedure for taking and significance of vital signs (pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.) (C-)
10. Describe the evaluation of mental status. (C-1)
11. Evaluate the importance of a general survey. (C-3)
12. Differentiate normal and abnormal findings of the assessment of the skin. (C-3)
13. Describe the examination of the arterial pulse including rate, rhythm, and amplitude. (C-1)
14. Distinguish normal and abnormal findings of arterial pulse. (C-3)
15. Demonstrate a caring attitude when performing physical examination skills. (A-3)
16. Discuss the importance of a professional appearance and demeanor when performing physical examination skills. (A-1)
17. Appreciate the limitations of conducting a physical exam in the out-of-hospital environment. (A-2)
18. Demonstrate the examination of the arterial pulse including location, rate, rhythm, and amplitude. (P-2)
19. State the reading and homework assignments for the next classroom session.