Special Populations Lab - EMS 140 at Virginia Highlands Community College

https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/vhcc/courses/EMS140-SpecialPopulationsLab

Effective: 2019-08-01

Course Description

Develops skills related to the assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs.
Laboratory 2 hour. Total 2 hours 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 139.

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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