Pilot Recertification Program Core 6: Pre-Course Study Recommendations This core session is designed to reinforce concepts that you should already be familiary with as well as new, "expanded scope" methodologies. In the time that the session encompasses, we will briefly cover the topics; please review and be prepared to discuss the following concepts before coming to class.

Section One - Hematology

• Resources:
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bledsoe_essentials_1/0,6522,512167-,00.htm
• Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the hematopoietic system
• Define the following: plasma, hemoglobin, hematocrit, leukocytes, platelets, clotting, fibrinolysis, and hemostasis
• Discuss cellular and humoral immunity
• Identify blood grouping
• List disorders of the: erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets

Section Two - Urology and Nephrology

• Resources:
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bledsoe_essentials_1/0,6522,512114-,00.htm
• Discuss the anatomy and physiology of structures relating to the urinary system
• Define referred pain and visceral pain
• Define chronic and acute renal failure
• discuss the management of renal failure by type
• Define and discuss dialysis
• Discuss the signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections and PID
• Discuss the signs and symptoms of renal calculi (kidney stones)

Section Three - Infectious Disease

• Resources:
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bledsoe_essentials_1/0,6522,512217-,00.htm
• Discuss the anatomy and physiology of structures related to diseases and the pathophysiology of immune response
• Discuss the role of public health in disease management
• Discuss strategies for staying safe from infectious disease
• Discuss commonly encountered diseases in the field
• Define the following terms: seroconversion, virulence, viruses, bacteria, normal flora, and prion
• Discuss the signs, symptoms, and management of specific diseases

Section Four - Gastroenterology

• Resources:
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bledsoe_essentials_1/0,6522,512084-,00.htm
• Describe the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system
• Describe the signs, symptoms, and pathophysiology of commonly found GI emergencies
• Define "upper" and "lower" GI
• Define somatic, visceral, and referred pain
• Discuss the questioning and assessment techniques used to determine abdominal or GI distress
• Define: upper GI bleed, lower GI bleed, hemoptemesis, varices, diverticulitis

Section Five - Medication Administration

• Resources:
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bledsoe_essentials_1/0,6522,511497-,00.htm (Part 1)
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bledsoe_essentials_1/0,6522,511421-,00.htm
• Medication calculations
  • Concentration, drip rates, metric conversions, volume
• Routes of administration
• Review the "Four Rights" of medication administration
• Review the specific methods of administration for each route
• Discuss the necessity of sterile technique and the methods for assuring a sterile site