Responding to Special Patient Populations: EMS Care with Awareness, Adaptability, and Respect
Date/Time:	Wed 5/21/2025 at 8:00 PM
Location:	Saint Clare's Dover Hospital - Training Center
Class Price:	$0.00

This course is designed to equip EMTs with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality, compassionate care to special patient populations frequently encountered in the field. These include pediatric, geriatric, bariatric, obstetric, developmentally disabled, and culturally diverse patients — all of whom may present unique clinical, emotional, and communication challenges.

Through interactive scenarios, case studies, and practical guidance, participants will learn how to adapt assessments, interventions, and communication strategies to meet the specific needs of these patients while maintaining professionalism and empathy.

Key Topics Include:

• Assessment and care considerations for pediatric and geriatric patients
• Understanding and responding to patients with developmental or cognitive disabilities
• Managing bariatric patients: safety, movement, and dignity
• Cultural competence and effective communication across language or belief barriers
• Obstetric emergencies and care for pregnant patients
• Addressing implicit bias and improving patient-provider trust
• Legal and ethical considerations in treating vulnerable populations

Ideal for new and experienced EMTs alike, this course promotes safer, more informed, and more inclusive prehospital care for the diverse communities EMS serves.