EMSE 209 Special Populations*
This course is an in-depth lecture of Modules 6 or the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include special populations.
EMSE 209Special Populations*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health Science and Human Services Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
1 credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
BIOL 227, BIOL 228, Acceptance into Paramedic Program
Corequisite Narrative
EMSE 206, EMSE 207, EMSE 208, EMSE 210, EMSE 252L, EMSE 272C
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an in-depth lecture of Modules 6 or the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include special populations.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate and implement a treatment plan for the geriatric patient.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient who has sustained abuse or assault.
- At the completion of this course the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological and psychosocial principles to adapt the assessment and treatment plan for diverse patients and those who face physical, mental, social and financial challenges.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the acute deterioration of a chronic care patient.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Measurement of the cognitive objectives will include traditional quizzes, tests, and exams in a multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer and/or essay format, primarily in the classroom setting. The psychomotor objectives will be measured through standardized skill sheet check-off forms and role playing scenarios.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
1. Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
2. Completion of Skills requirements
3. Practical Final Exam