1. College Of Applied Medical science
King Saud University
College Of Applied Medical science
Department of Community Health Service
Course Syllabus
Primary Care for Emergency
(CHS 243)
Undergraduate Program-First Semester
( H)

2. Wednesday 8 to 12 & by Appointment
Mr. Majdi Al-Muhanna   
Office Room 2054
Tell Land Line:
Mobile Number:
Office Hours
Wednesday 8 to 12 & by Appointment

3. Learning Resources
Required Text (s)
• Frank M. Pierson “Principles & Techniques of Patient Care”, Saunders, 4th edition, 2007
Essential References
• Ted S. Ferry, Elements of accident investigation, Thomas (Springfield, Ill)
Recommended Journals
• The new england jornal of medicine
• Medline Plus
Electronic Materials and Web Sites • • •

4. Contact hours Week due 2 1st 2nd 4 3rd, 4th 5th 6th 7th
Lecture / Exam 2
1st
Introduction to course
2nd
Anatomy and Physiology overview 4
3rd, 4th
Vital signs
5th
Patient Assessment
6th
Patient Transfer
7th
Emergency Trolley, contents and uses.
Monday 4/12/1432
Hajj Holiday
First Exam
8th
Types of, fractures, complications, management
9th
Bleeding, burns and wounds
10th
11th
Second Exam
12th
Shock: Types, causes, and management.
13th
Medical emergencies
14th, 15th
Basic Life support
FINAL EXAM

5. REQUIREMENTS: Participate in Class Discussions/Group Work
Complete Written Assignments
Present Selected Assignments to Peers
Complete a Comprehensive Examination

6. Evaluation:
Semester evaluation
Student Presentation %
Assignment & reports %
First exam %
Second exam %
Professional performance %
Final written exam %

7. COURSE GRADING SYSTEM A+ 95 – 100 C 75 – 79 A 90 – 94 C- 70 – 74 B+
The faculty teaching in the Undergraduate Nursing Program uses the
following scale of numerical equivalents for all approved letter grades: A+
95 – 100 C
75 – 79 A
90 – 94 C-
70 – 74 B+
85 – 89 D+
65 – 69 B
80 – 84 D
60 – 64
F<60

8. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
Each assignment is due on the class day following completion of the topic in class.
Complete 3 of the following written assignments. Each assignment is due on the class day following completion of the topic in class.
All students must do the bolded assignments.

9. Primary Care for Emergency (CHS 243) Students Presentation
First Semester
1432/1433 H
Student Name
Topics

10. ORAL PRESENTATION (Part of Class Participation Grade)
Select one of the journal articles in the "Selected Journal Articles" section of the syllabus. (Check with me after making your selection.) You will lead a 10 minute class discussion of the article. (Please distribute copies of the article to the class during the prior week's session.)
One or two per class would be nice. With the rest being during the last class.

11. GROUP ASSIGNMENT Part of Class Participation Grade
Work with a group of students and complete class assignments related to class topics.
Set up Groups (7- 10 per group) & pick a Group Leader.

12. GROUP WORK ASSIGNMENTS
For all of the group work, meet after viewing powerpoints and completing the required reading. Be ready to share your and discuss your projects and participate in the critiquing of the other groups’ work.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Develop objectives for a course about food or restaurants/dining.
Cognitive objectives – One for at least 4 different levels (include at lease one of the higher ones). One “new format” item (any level).
Affective objectives – One for at least 2 levels (include at lease one of the higher ones).
Psychomotor objectives- One at any level.

13. GROUP WORK ASSIGNMENTS
TEST CONSTRUCTION
Construct test items for your travel course.
Two Multiple-choice items – One at the knowledge (knowledge/generalization) level and one at the application (application/analysis) level.
One Matching set with 4 options in the left hand column.
Two true/false items.
TEST ANALYSIS
Review and make decisions about 5 items that will be provided.
CLINICAL EVALUATION
Review a case study about a clinical student (that will be provided).
Discuss the case and develop an action plan

14. Exam dates are closer than they appear!
Don’t Lose Your Way
You cannot cram for an Primary Care for Emergency exam!
Warning:
Exam dates are closer than they appear!