Ambulance Technician Study

Module D Contents

Below is a list of the subjects covered in Module D. This module will be covered over a 2 - 3 week period. At the end of the period you will sit an exam on this module.

Section Title BTM Reference
Code of Conduct 2:1
Role of the Ambulance Crew 2:4
Light Rescue 4:8
Patient Assessment 5:1
Blood Pressure 5:2
BLS and Airway Management 6:1 - 6:5
Oxygen, Entonox and Suction 6:7 - 6:9
Introduction to the Body 7:1
Respiratory System 8:1
Respiratory Arrest 8:2
Chest Diseases and Salbutamol 8:3
Chest Injuries 8:4
Drowning 8:5
Circulatory System 9:1
Cardiac Conditions 9:2
Fainting 9:3
Shock and Anaphylaxis 9:4 - 9:5
Sickle Cell Anaemia 9:6
Patient Assessment - Unco 10:2
Assisting the Paramedic 19:1 - 19:3
Defibrillation and Monitoring 19:4
BTM = Basic Training Manual