2015-2016 Catalog

EMS 227 Paramedic Special Considerations

3 Credit hours      60 Contact hours

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.

Prerequisite

EMS 225 and permission from the department.

Corequisite

EMS 228, EMS 230, EMS 231, EMS 232, EMS 234, EMS 236, and EMS 237. (Students must enroll in the same section as EMS 227 for a total of 17 credits.)