This interactive lecture introduces a basic understanding of child physiology so that the EMS practitioner can better evaluate a sick or injured child. It discusses age-specific growth characteristics and assessment techniques for physiologically stable children from infancy to adolescence.
After completing this course, the practitioner will be able to:
Explain developmental differences in children.
Explain physiological differences in children.
Understand communication techniques when caring for a pediatric patient.
Describe the impact of these differences.
Practitioners who successfully complete the Understanding Children (ALS Edition) course are eligible for 0.5 hours of continuing education
