EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies

Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

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. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130.