Independent Study Topics

Normal Anatomy & Physiology
  • Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Basic Chemistry
  • Acids, Bases, & pH
  • Mineral Salts & Electrolytes
  • Organic Compounds
  • Cell Structure & Physiology

Body Systems
  • Circulatory System
  • Respiratory System
  • Nervous System
  • Endocrine System
  • Digestive System
  • Urinary System
  • Reproductive System
  • Body Defenses & the Immune System

Basic Life Support
  • General Concepts in Patient Care
  • Basic Pharmacology
  • Respiratory Arrest, Distress, & Obstructed Airway
  • Cardiac Arrest, CPR, CCR, & Defibrillation
  • Severe External Bleeding
  • Spine & Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Altered Level of Consciousness (AVPU)

Pathophysiology, Assessment, & Treatment of Traumatic Injuries
  • Introduction to Trauma
  • Patient Assessment System (PAS)
  • Patient SOAP Notes
  • Autonomic Stress Response (ASR)
  • Increased ICP & Concussion
  • Bleeding & Volume Shock
  • Respiratory Distress & Arrest
  • Stable & Unstable Extremity Injuries
  • Spine & Cord Injuries
  • Dislocations
  • Wounds
  • Focused Spine Assessment 


Sample Syllabus

Pathophysiology, Assessment, & Treatment of Environmental Injuries & Illnesses
  • Dehydration
  • Sun Exposure
  • Heat Illnesses
  • Hypothermia
  • Cold Injuries
  • Drowning
  • Allergies & Anaphylaxis
  • Wilderness Toxins
  • Lightning Injuries
  • Acute Mountain Sickness
  • Diving Injuries
  • Sea & Motion Sickness

Pathophysiology, Assessment, & Treatment of Medical Illnesses
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Circulatory System Problems
  • Respiratory System Problems
  • Gastrointestinal System Problems
  • Genitourinary System Problems
  • Diabetes
  • Seizures
  • Ear Problems
  • Eye Problems
  • Nose Problems
  • Tooth & Gum Problems