Evergreen Fire EMT CE Refresher Patients with Special Challenges, Extrication March 5 , 2026

After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will understand the special needs of patients with developmental, sensory, and physical disabilities. They will understand the unique anatomy and physiology of, and assessment and treatment needed for these patients. The special care considerations for patients who rely on medical technological assistance are discussed, as are considerations for the management of obese patients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Audience

Evergreen EMS providers

Learning Objectives

1. Give examples of patients with special challenges EMTs may encounter during a medical emergency. (p 1392)

2. Explain the special patient care considerations required when providing emergency medical care to patients with intellectual disabilities, including patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, or prior brain injuries. (pp 1393–1396)

3. Describe the different types of visual impairments and the special patient care considerations required when providing emergency medical care for visually impaired patients, depending on the level of their disability. (pp 1396–1397)

4. Describe the various types of hearing impairments and the special patient care considerations required when providing emergency medical care for hard-of-hearing patients, including tips on effective communication. (pp 1397–1398)

5. Describe the various types of hearing aids worn by patients; include strategies to troubleshoot a hearing aid that is not working. (pp 1398–1400)

6. Explain the special patient care considerations required when providing emergency medical care to patients who have cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or paralysis. (pp 1400–1402)

7. Define obesity. (p 1402)

8. Explain the special patient care considerations required when providing emergency medical care to bariatric patients; include the best way to move bariatric patients. (pp 1402–1403)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 Medical
Course opens: 
03/05/2026
Course expires: 
03/05/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Primary Instructors

Annie Dorchak, Course Coordinator, completed CO EMS edu admin class & EMS Primary Instructor, EMS Capt.

Quatro (Dorrence) Roderick - unknown if completed CO EMS edu admin class, EMS Primary instructor, EMS Capt.

Sarah Provins - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic/Community Paramedic

Julian Masnicki - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic

Tony Shepperdson - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic 

 

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) 

Available Credit

  • 3.00 Medical

Price

Cost:
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