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Neonatal & Pediatric Emergencies (MED 180 (UG23))
Term: Spring 2024 (UNDG)
Wed, 7:01 PM - 10:00 PM (1/22/2024 - 5/13/2024) Location: MAIN (Downtown Building 355 - Lecture)
This course provides the Paramedic student with a general understanding of the newborn and the newly born with overviews of structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory system. Neonatal resuscitation will be presented, along with neonatal assessment. In addition, this course provides the Paramedic student with a general understanding of the pediatric patient and the interaction that is necessary with their family members. Growth and development, anatomy and physiology review, pathophysiology, assessment and management of pediatric emergencies are stressed. The student has the opportunity to secure certifications in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for an additional fee. Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MED 110, MED 120, MED 130 Corequisite: MED 150, MED 160, MED 170, MED 190 Semester Offered: S