EMS 240 — Patients W/ Special Challenges
Prerequisites: EMS-122 and EMS-130 Corequisites: None This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting with patients with special challenges and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate intervention and interaction for neglected, abused, terminally ill, chronically ill, technology assisted, bariatric, physically Prefix No. Course Title Hours Per Week CL LB CLINIC CR Course Description 238 challenged, mentally challenged, or assaulted patients as well as behavioral emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage the care of patients with special challenges.