Module 2: Categorizing Injuries

Module 2: Categorizing Injuries

This module will outline the different categories of injuries.

Objectives

  • The student will describe the four categories of injuries and give examples of each
  • The student will WISQARS including components and how the community paramedic will utilize this information in practice
  • The student will define the Haddon Matrix, how it is used, and its potential value
  • The student will define the "Haddon Ten" countermeasures

Readings

Read: Chapters 2&3 (Lindsey/Monosky text)

Assignments

Answer the review questions at the end of the chapter.

Discussions

Discussion 1: Create a Haddon Matrix.

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