FPS 35000 Special Populations

This course will outline lifespan differences; pathophysiology, assessment and emergency management of children and older adults who are ill or injured; and of patients with gynecologic and obstetrical emergencies including normal and abnormal delivery. Students will learn prehospital care needed during normal and abnormal delivery and how to perform newborn resuscitation; pre-hospital response to patients who are abused or neglected; patients who have special needs; and patients undergoing acute interventions in the home environment will be reviewed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

FPS 31000 with a grade of C or better.

Offered

Offered spring semester only.