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Emergency Care Across Lifespan (EMS 207)

Term: 2009-2010 AY Spring

Faculty

There is not currently a faculty member for this course

Schedule

Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM (1/14/2010 - 5/16/2010) Location: NMCC CHR 203

Description

Provides students with the opportunity to study the impact of growth and development on providing quality emergency care. Topics include neonatal care, obstetrical care, geriatric emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, and providing age appropriate care. In addition to reviewing the normal physiological changes associated with aging, concepts of caring for challenging patients and patients with chronic diseases are reviewed. The lab portion includes Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal resuscitation certifications (these certifications require an additional fee). Prerequisites: EMS 115