Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Course Descriptions
Special Needs Patients
| Subject ID | Classroom Hours | Lab Hours | Clinic Coop Or Shop Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 240 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Prerequisite
EMS 120, EMS 121 or EMS 122, EMS 130, and EMS 131
Corequisite
EMS 241
Available
Spring
Description
This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of dealing with special needs patients and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include behavioral emergencies, abuse, assault, challenged patients, personal well-being, home care, and psychotherapeutic pharmacology. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage frequently encountered special needs patients.