# EMS215 Special Populations

**Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ems215

**Last Updated:** 2026-10-14T21:47:05+00:00

**College:** College of Health Science

**Department:** Emergency Medical Services

**Credit Hours:** 3.00

**Prerequisites:** All of: EMS213

**Corequisites:** EMS245

**Course Description:**

This course will present the epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, and management of diseases and disorders experienced by unique patient populations. Areas of study include obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics and patients with special healthcare needs. This course includes American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.

## Programs offering this course

- [Emergency Medical Services (AAS)](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/emergency-medical-services-paramedic-associates)

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