Course Catalog
STP2200 EXPOSURE TO EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Department
EMERGENCY MED
Campus
Tuscaloosa
Course Type(s)
Special Topic
Facility
DCH Regional Medical Center
Course Director
NATHAN HADLEY, MD
Enrollment Limit
2
Contact
ASHLEY GALBRAITH
Enrollment Minimum
1
Email
jagalbraith@ua.edu
Address
University Medical Center
850 Peter Bryce Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
(205) 348-1287
Fax
(205) 348-5160
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates
17-17, 44-44
Prerequisites
Completion of MS1 and MS2 years.
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
The purpose of this special topic is to instruct the MS3 or MS4 student in the management of emergency situations. The student will participate in the activities of the Emergency Department. It is expected that the student will begin to develop skills in taking a brief and rapid medical history, and in performing a pertinent physical examination; participate in the evaluation, management and treatment of various common problems seen in the ED of a large regional medical center.
Where To Report
Email the course contact. Non-Tuscaloosa Students: Please contact the course contact 3 weeks prior to the rotation for credentialing.
Requirements
Student will be expected to ride one shift each with Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue and NorthStar EMS. One shift will occur during the day and one shift will cover the afternoon and evening hours. Student will be expected to complete three shifts, covering day and night time periods, in the DCH emergency department.
Evaluation
Pass/Fail. Class participation/Attendance.
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