Special Populations - EMS 139 at Patrick & Henry Community College

https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/phcc/courses/EMS139-SpecialPopulations

Effective: 2019-08-01

Course Description

Focuses on the pre-hospital assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs.
Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
1 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to teach the student principles of care and management of patients in special populations.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Corequisite: EMS 140.

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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