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EMS 240 Special Needs Patients (2 Credit Hours)

Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: EMS 120 , EMS 121 , EMS 130  and EMS 131 
Corequisites: None
This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of dealing with special needs patients and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include behavioral emergencies, abuse, assault, challenged patients, personal well-being, home care, and psychotherapeutic pharmacology. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage frequently encountered special needs patients.


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