Emergency Care Across The Lifespan (EMS 212)

Term: 2022-2023 Summer Term

Faculty

Aiden KoplovskyShow MyInfo popup for Aiden Koplovsky

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Brian Charles GliddenShow MyInfo popup for Brian Charles Glidden

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Schedule

Thu, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (5/18/2023 - 8/11/2023) Location: BNGR PSTC 106

Description

EMS 212 Emergency Care Across the Lifespan 2.5 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to study how growth and development impacts the delivery of emergency care. Topics include pediatric and neonatal emergencies, obstetrical care, geriatric emergencies, and age appropriate care. Provisions for providing emergency care to all age groups are presented. The normal physiological changes of aging are reviewed. Students completing the course will receive a certificate in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). (There may be an additional cost for PALS certification). (30 lec hours, 15 lab hours) Prerequisites: EMS 201, EMS 202, EMS 205, EMS 206, currently licensed AEMT, successful completion of all EMS required preadmission testing, and advisor approval.