STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 1. Identify unique anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of special populations, to including Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatrics, the Challenged Patient, and the Chronic Care patient.

 2. Describe the appropriate airway management indications and contraindications for each special population group.

 3. Determine appropriate pharmacological interventions for each special population. PeRform the appropriate assessment, develop a treatment plan and manage a variety of simulated emergencies in special populations.

 4. Describe epidemiology and the psychosocial impact in emergency care and treatment of special populations.

 5. Recognize and describe reporting of abuse and neglect in the special populations.

 6. Describe end of life care and considerations.

 7. Demonstrate understanding of ambulance operations, including local and state requirements of ambulance agencies

 8. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of air medical transport

 9. Discuss strategies to ensure safe operation of an ambulance.

 10. Describe the functional components and identify the role of EMS in a disaster response.

 11. Demonstrate a system of initial triage in a simulated environment.

 12. Explain the risks, consequences, and rescue awareness considerations associated with rescues in moving and flat water.

 13. Explain the risks, consequences, and rescue awareness considerations associated with rescues from motor vehicles.

 14. Explain the risks, consequences, and rescue awareness considerations associated with rescues from confined spaces.

 15. Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous materials response at an Awareness level.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Management of the neonatal patient

 A. Epidemiology

 B. Pathophysiology

 C. Assessment of the newborn

 D. Newborn resuscitation

 E. Neonatal Transportation considerations

 F. Specific neonatal presentations and treatment

 

 II. Management of the pediatric patient

 A. Role of paramedic in pediatric care

 B. Prevention and education

 C. Pediatric growth and development

 D. General management of the pediatric patient

 E. Specific pediatric presentations and treatment

 F. Abuse and neglect

 

 III. Management of the geriatric patient

 A. Epidemiology

 B. Pathophysiology

 C. Assessment and management

 D. Common geriatric presentations and treatment

 

 IV. Abuse and Assault

 A. Epidemiology

 B. Partner Abuse- recognition and reporting

 C. Elder Abuse- recognition and reporting

 D. Child Abuse- recognition and reporting

 E. Sexual assault- recognition and legal considerations

 

 V. The Special Needs patient

 A. Physical challenges

 B. Mental challenges

 C. Developmental disabilities

 D. Pathological challenges

 

 VI. Chronic Care Patients

 A. Epidemiology

 B. Specific home health situations

 

 VII. Ambulance Operations

 A. Safe ambulance operations

 B. Air medical considerations

 

 VIII. Medical Incident management

 IX. Disaster management

 X. Rescue Awareness

 XI. Hazardous Materials Incidents