EMS 136 - Special Patients

Institution:

Southeastern Technical College

Subject:

Description:

(Prerequisites: EMS 126, EMS 127A-B, EMS 128,EMS 129) Provides an overview of the assessment/management of behavioral emergencies as they pertain to pre-hospital care. Topics include: communication skills and crisis intervention, assessment and management of the adult and adolescent patient with behavioral emergencies, medical/legal considerations, management of the suicidal patient, management of the violent patient, and stress management. Geriatrics, life span, abuse, special challenges, and chronic care patients are included.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.southeasterntech.edu

Phone Number:

(912) 538-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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