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Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

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Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

This course is part of Become an EMT Specialization

Instructors: Arthur Pliaconis

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

313 reviews

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2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to the final course of lectures in your quest to master EMT basics. In this course, we will cover some of the highest-stress patient populations: pregnant patients and kids, also known as pediatrics. To wrap up your EMT knowledge we will end this course with information about hazmat situations, extricating patients from tight spots and finally how you write a note about your patient care. You will learn to ensure it communicates what your assessment of the patient was, what interventions you performed and why you did them.

You will build on your knowledge of anatomy, patient assessment and scene safety to develop an approach to these new patient populations. We will walk through the things that make pregnant patients and pediatric patients different but also what makes them the same as all the patients you care for. Prepare yourself for some noisy kids, some uncomfortable moms and hopefully a lot of fun learning new things.

In the next few lessons, you will learn about some basics of pregnancy as well as the care of the pregnant patient all the way through delivery of a baby. While it might seem crazy, part of your scope of practice is an emergency delivery!

What's included

9 videos7 readings2 assignments

9 videos Total 49 minutes

Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children 3 minutes
Anatomy of Pregnancy 5 minutes
Problems By Trimester 7 minutes
Labor 6 minutes
Assessment of the Pregnant Patient 7 minutes
Delivering a Baby 7 minutes
Complicated Deliveries 6 minutes
Peripartum Problems 7 minutes
Obstetric Kit 2 minutes

7 readings Total 140 minutes

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Current “Become an EMT” Specialization No Longer NREMT Eligible 10 minutes
About Us: Become an EMT Specialization Team at Denver Health Paramedics 5 minutes
Course Information 10 minutes
Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community! 5 minutes
Labor 10 minutes
Delivering a Baby 40 minutes
Complicated Deliveries 60 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Did You Read The Course Info Above? 30 minutes
Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery Assessment 30 minutes

Next up is learning how to manage the newly born baby. Depending on the gestational age, the prenatal care and the delivery, the newborn can present in a variety of ways. You will learn a progression of interventions to help with your care of newborns. After learning about how to assess and manage the newborn, we will move on to the wide and wild world of kids, along with some tips and tricks for getting the info you need without all the tears.

What's included

12 videos4 readings1 assignment

12 videos Total 65 minutes

Neonatal Care and Pediatric Basics 1 minute
Neonatal Resuscitation 8 minutes
Pediatric Panic 3 minutes
Thinking Fast and Slow 6 minutes
Milestones 5 minutes
Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) 4 minutes
Primary Assessment 7 minutes
Secondary Assessment 7 minutes
Pediatric Tips and Tidbits 7 minutes
Pediatric Rescue Breathing 4 minutes
Pediatric Tape Measure 3 minutes
Pediatric Assessment 9 minutes

4 readings Total 125 minutes

Neonatal Resuscitation 35 minutes
Naonatal Resuscitation Activity 60 minutes
Pediatric Assessment 15 minutes
NREMT Bag Valve Mask (BVM) Of an Apneic Adult Patient 15 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Neonatal Care and Pediatric Basics Assessment 30 minutes

In this module, we are going to cover some pediatric specific problems that affect the different body systems. We will focus on diseases that are mostly found in the pediatric population and will refer you back to prior lessons to refresh on those things that affect all populations. We will also review in more detail some of the anatomic and developmental changes that occur during childhood that can impact your care for certain conditions.

What's included

18 videos6 readings1 assignment

18 videos Total 103 minutes

Pediatric Pathology and Intervention 2 minutes
Pediatric Airway 10 minutes
Pediatric Lower Airway Problems 8 minutes
Pediatric Airway: Assessment and Management 8 minutes
Pediatric Circulation and Shock 9 minutes
Pediatric Cardiac Arrest 5 minutes
Pediatric Neurology 9 minutes
BRUE and SIDS 6 minutes
Child Abuse 7 minutes
Pediatric Trauma Considerations 6 minutes
Foreign Body Obstruction - Infant 5 minutes
Foreign Body Obstruction - Child 6 minutes
Child and Infants CPR 9 minutes
Pediatric Rescue Breathing 4 minutes
Epinephrine Auto-injector 1 minute
Head Tilt - Chin Lift - Jaw Thrust 2 minutes
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) 4 minutes
Glucometer 4 minutes

6 readings Total 142 minutes

Pediatric Lower Airway Problems 40 minutes
Pediatric Circulation and Shock 15 minutes
Pediatric Neurology 10 minutes
Child Abuse 2 minutes
Pediatric Trauma Considerations 60 minutes
NREMT Cardiac Arrest Management / AED 15 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Pediatric Pathology and Intervention Assessment 30 minutes

We’ll be finishing off the course with a few more crucial skills and concepts to round out your EMT education. These are the odds and ends that bring everything together.

What's included

12 videos3 readings1 assignment

12 videos Total 73 minutes

Other Things To Know As An EMT 3 minutes
Reassessment 5 minutes
Documentation 8 minutes
Extrication 5 minutes
HAZMAT 5 minutes
Supraglottic Airways 5 minutes
Tubes and Devices 8 minutes
Destination 7 minutes
Insurance and Reimbursement 7 minutes
Lifelong Learning 8 minutes
National Registry 8 minutes
Trauma Patient Assessment/ Management 4 minutes

3 readings Total 130 minutes

Documentation Exercise 60 minutes
Practice Your Lifelong Learning 60 minutes
Medical Patient Assessment/Management 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Other Things To Know As An EMT Assessment 30 minutes

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University of Colorado System

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Reviewed on Dec 7, 2019

I have learned a lot but it is not dedicated for Children and Pregnant women and that is a minor flaw

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2020

Very interested course and I would like to continue to be and EMT

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2021

Very well delivered , the skill videos were nicely demonstrated .

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Frequently asked questions

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Current “Become an EMT” Specialization No Longer NREMT Eligible

Effective immediately, the current version of the “Become an EMT” specialization does NOT meet the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification requirements and cannot be used to qualify for NREMT examination.

Why This Change?

The current specialization no longer aligns with the new certification standards implemented by the NREMT in 2024. While the existing “Become an EMT” specialization remains valuable for those interested in learning about emergency medical services, it cannot be used for NREMT certification purposes.

New NREMT-Eligible Course Coming Spring 2026

A completely updated “Become an EMT” specialization that will meet all current NREMT requirements will be available on Coursera in spring 2026.

Requirements for NREMT Certification with New Course:

1. Successful completion of the online course content

AND

2. Successful completion of a hands-on skills course from a recognized EMT training center

Both components must be completed to be eligible for the NREMT examination and certification.

Currently Enrolled Learners

If you are currently enrolled in the “Become an EMT” specialization and need NREMT certification we suggest pausing your participation until the new specialization launches in spring 2026. What you have learned will help you through the new course more quickly and easily. However, partial completion of the existing course will not translate to partial completion of the new course.

Send questions to: uchmedic@uchealth.org.

Prospective Learners

If you are considering enrollment in the “Become an EMT” specialization:

• The current version of the specialization is notsuitable for NREMT certification

• The recommendation is to wait for the new NREMT-eligible version launching in spring 2026

The current course is valuable for:

• General EMS education and knowledge

• Career exploration in emergency medical services

• Continuing education for current healthcare professionals

Send questions to:uchmedic@uchealth.org.

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.