EMS2003 — Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
EMS 2003 - Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals EMS 2003 - Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals Hours/Week: Lab 1 Course Description: This course is designed to provide emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics with the skills to administer prehospital care to pediatric patients. Through the PEPP course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the pediatric victim of cardiac, respiratory, trauma, toxic, emergency childbirth, and other emergencies. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will obtain PEPP certification at the basic life support level if they are an EMT or advanced life support level if they are a paramedic. Students must hold current certification as an EMT or paramedic prior to enrollment in this course. This course requires completion of EMS 1010 with current certification or current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider or equivalent certification. Students must possess certification as a paramedic or emergency medical technician (EMT). MnTC Goals None apply the pediatric assessment triangle to patient assessment. describe potential treatment plan in a simulated environment regarding a neonatal resuscitation. describe potential treatment plan in a simulated environment regarding a newborn delivery with resuscitation and narcotic exposure. describe potential treatment plan in a simulated environment regarding a premature delivery. describe potential treatment plan in a simulated enviro