Special Populations/EMS Operations.

Catalog description

This course will be taught to the National Education Standards for Paramedics and upon course completion the students will be able to discuss epidemiological and pathophysiological conditions that impact these systems. Students will be able to apply various patient presentations, integrate assessment findings, formulate a field impression, and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for management of medical emergencies related to the following special patient populations including obstetrics, neonatal care, pediatrics, geriatrics and patient with special challenges. Students will develop an understanding of the anatomy, physiology, psychological development differences within these age groups. Students will demonstrate a foundational understanding of the various issues that are associated with the aging process, including physiological, psychological, and social changes that accompany advanced age. Students will develop a working understanding of Hazardous Materials Awareness, crime scene safety and awareness, emergency transportation and patient handling, triage / MCI, and terrorism response. Adherence to the attendance policy and completion of this course with a final grade of B- or better must be achieved in order to advance in the program. Spring. Prerequisites: BIO 152 , HCC 201 , HCC 202 , HCC 203 with a B- or higher; Corequisites include HCC 211 , HCC 212 , HCC 213 .