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Medical & Psychiatric Emergencies for Older Adults


This is class focusing on special issues when providing care to elderly persons in long term care and home settings. Learn to recognize signs and symptoms that may be indicators of an emergency; know when to call 9-1-1 and what to report to the emergency dispatcher; know when to report to your supervisor or when you can handle a situation yourself; know what to do or not do before the emergency crew arrives; know how potential emergencies are different for older persons than other age groups and why. This workshop will cover breathing difficulties; cardiac emergencies; possible stroke; diabetic issues; bleeding emergencies; food poisoning; wrong medication or overdose; choking; brakes, strains and sprains; heat and cold emergencies.
Course ID/# : 3161/420017
Tuition: $0.00

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