EMT Lesson Plans

Chapter 34: Patients With Special Challenges

National EMS Education Standard Competencies

Special Patient Populations

Applies a fundamental knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessment findings to provide basic

emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs.

Knowledge Objectives

1. Give some examples of patients with special needs whom an EMT may encounter during a medical

emergency. (pp 1261–1275)

2. Discuss the special patient care considerations that may be required when providing emergency medical care

to patients with developmental disabilities, including patients with autism, Down syndrome, and prior brain

injuries. (pp 1261–1264)