EMD440
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EMD440 - Advanced Prehospital Pediatric Care
Course ID
040836
Course Description
This course will provide an overview of the initial assessment and emergency management of children according to pediatric assessment triangle. Key to this course will be the recognition of critically ill children in a pre-hospital setting in order to place them into appropriate standing order sets. Course topics will include airway obstruction, croup, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, asthma, cardiac arrest, dysrhythmias, shock, sepsis, altered mental status, traumatic brain injury, seizures, neonatal resuscitation, and special needs/technology dependent children.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Requisites
PSIO 201, 202 or 380 is required for the EMS Major.
PSIO 202 or 380 is required for the EMS Minor.
PSIO 202 or 380 is required for the EMS Minor.
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No