Life Span Emergencies


EMS-270

This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-specific emergencies.

  • Prerequisite:
    EMS-120 and EMS-130
  • Corequisite:
    EMS-231
Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 3
Clinic, Coop, or Shop Hours
Credit Hours 4