EMS 136 - Special Patients

Institution:

Columbus 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 skills 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 challenges, and chronic care patients are included. Prerequisites: EMS 135, EMS 200C Prerequisites/Corequisites: ENG 101, MAT 101, AHS 101, SCT 100 Corequisite: EMS 200D

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.columbustech.edu/

Phone Number:

(706) 649-1800

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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