Paramedic Special Populations

Catalog description

This course focuses on the unique needs and considerations for special patient populations in the prehospital setting. Topics include assessment and management of pediatric, obstetric, neonatal, and patients with special healthcare needs. The course also addresses abuse and assault, patients with disabilities, palliative care, and those requiring home medical technology. Students will apply patient-centered approaches to diverse situations through scenario-based learning. This course is designed in accordance with the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and is further guided by both the National EMS Scope of Practice Model and the Georgia Scope of Practice. These scope documents define the clinical and operational expectations for paramedic-level practice and shape the depth and breadth of learning objectives. As scope of practice models are periodically updated, instructional content and assessments are reviewed to ensure alignment with the most current competencies required for safe and effective patient care in Georgia.