Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MFRI-0071
Organization's ID:
EMS 317
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
16 Hours (2 Days)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Emergency Medical Technology or Emergency Medical Services
Description

Objective:

To provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to successfully assess and manage ill or injured children in the prehospital environment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe key growth and development characteristics for each of the following groups: infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, adolescents, and children with special health care needs
  • Describe and apply the pediatric assessment triangle
  • Describe the assessment and management of respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, toxic exposures, trauma, and other medical emergencies in the pediatric patient
  • Discuss important modifications of field assessment techniques for children with special heath care needs
  • Describe sudden infant death syndrome
  • Describe and recognize child maltreatment and describe the proper management of these patients
  • Describe the preparation for a delivery and the post-delivery care of the mother and child
  • Discuss the role of the prehospital professional as an advocate for children
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials