OB / Pediatrics · SELF-PACED COURSE

Technology-Dependent Children

  • EMT
  • AEMT
  • Paramedic

Assess device-dependent children using baseline function, caregivers, and emergency plans.

60 minutesMinimum study time
20 lessons6 modules · Self-paced
12 monthsOf course access
Learning recordAfter required completion

COURSE OVERVIEW

Learning That Fits Your Schedule

Work through the lessons, required activities and knowledge checks. Your saved place lets you return between sessions. Complete the final assessment and evaluation to receive a learning completion record.

Online coursework does not replace supervised hands-on competency. Follow your scope of practice, local protocols and medical direction.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

What You’ll Learn

  • Identify a child’s baseline function, degree of device dependence and current emergency-plan information without stereotyping disability.
  • Integrate patient findings, monitoring and the support pathway to recognize ineffective delivery or deterioration.
  • Distinguish tracheostomy, feeding-access and infusion concerns and explain the limits of untrained device manipulation.
  • Coordinate patient-specific backup support, safe transport, repeated assessment and appropriate receiving capability.
  • Use evolving case evidence to document actual support, preserve uncertainty and transfer responsibility respectfully.

YOUR LEARNING PATH

Inside the Course

01The Child, Baseline and Emergency Plan
02Recognizing Ineffective Support
03Device-Specific Concerns and Boundaries
04Backup Support and Safe Movement
05Reassessment and Receiving Resources
06Progressive Cases and Continuity of Care

CE approval & acceptance

This course currently awards 0 approved CE hours. Check acceptance details.

Course material is being revised. Clinical review is not yet complete.