EMSP 1570 - Special Populations

Institution:

Ridgewater College

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Description:

This course is part of a series of courses which prepares the student to provide pre-hospital care to ill or injured individuals in the capacity of a paramedic. This course focuses on patients with common medical emergencies and patients who comprise special populations. The course emphasizes the recognition and treatment of medical emergencies and importance of recognizing the difference in treatment of pediatric and elderly patients from that of the average adult patient. The topics include OB/GYN, pediatrics, neonatology, and geriatrics. Prerequisites: EMSP 1500, EMSP 1560, EMT-Basic Certification, CPR Certification

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ridgewater.edu/Pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(800) 722-1151

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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