EMT 214 - EMT-Intermediate to Paramedic Bridge 4

9 credit hours -
Focuses on pathophysiological processes in the pre-hospital management of special populations including the pediatric and geriatric. Students gain knowledge of patients experiencing psychological disorders and traumatic injuries. Cultural diversity and its effect on health care is discussed. Preparation for the National Registry Written Examination is provided.

Prerequisite(s): EMT 200 , EMT 201 and EMT 202 .

Corequisite(s): EMT 210 and EMT 213 .

Course Outcomes:

Implement a treatment plan for a patient experiencing obstetrical emergencies
based on assessment findings.
Formulate and implement a treatment plan for the neonatal patient experiencing
medical emergencies based on assessment findings.
Formulate and implement a treatment plan for a pediatric patient experiencing
medical emergencies based on assessment findings.
Formulate and implement a treatment plan for a geriatric patient experiencing
medical emergencies based on assessment findings.
Implement a treatment plan for patients experiencing a behavioral emergency
based on assessment findings.
Implement a treatment plan for a patient with diverse challenges
Implement a treatment plan for a patient from diverse cultures
Describe the pathophysiology of the acutely ill or injured patient.