EMS 250 — EMS Special Populations
PENDING ICCB APPROVAL: is a study of the etiology, pathophysiology, symptomatology, and management of special needs patients. Includes gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, abuse/assault, and chronic care. Provides the Paramedic with nationally recognized certifications beneficial to prehospital care including Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). This course is applicable toward all basic certificates, AAS, ALS; areas of concentration include emergency medical services (credit hours 4.0, lecture hours 3.0, lab hours 2.0).
Prerequisites: EMS 230, EMS 235