PTEP 2710 - Care of Special Populations for the Paramedic

Credits: 6
This course prepares the student to recognize, assess and provide paramedic interventions related to the special challenges posed by neonate, pediatric, obstetric, geriatrics, and technology dependent patients. Acute interventions for the chronically ill and home care patient are discussed. This course covers the Special Populations Section of the national EMS Education Standards Curriculum. Students will participate in classroom lecture and discussion as well as practical lab exercises and clinical opportunities designed to prepare the student to provide emergency care to those specific special population groups that require unique approaches or treatment options based on their specific needs. Emergency care as well as communication techniques and basic use knowledge of selected advanced technology will be explored along with the appropriate care and intervention(s) necessary to insure safe, effective and efficient transport to the most appropriate facility. This course meets all national EMS Education Standards.

Prerequisite: PTEP 2600 (B or better)