Catalog 2019-2020 
    
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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EMS 227 - Paramedic Special Consideratn

Credits: 3
Introduces the paramedic student to concepts in assessing and meeting the emergency care needs of the neonate, pediatric, geriatric and special needs patient. This course focuses on epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of these patient groups. Common medical and traumatic presentations are addressed. Relevant psychosocial and ethno cultural concepts and legal and ethical implications are integrated throughout. Three credits.