EMS 136 - Special Patients

Institution:

Atlanta Technical College

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Description:

Provides an overview of the assessment and management of behavioral emergencies as they pertain to prehospital care. Topics include: communication skil s and crisis intervention, assessment and management of the adult and adolescent patient with behavioral emergencies, management of the violent patient, management of the suicidal patient, medical/ legal considerations, and stress management. Life span, geriatrics, abuse, special chal enges, and chronic care patients are included. Hours: Class/Week 2 D.Lab/Week 1 Credit 2 Prerequisites: EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129, AHS 101 Corequisite: None

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.atlantatech.edu/

Phone Number:

(404) 225-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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