Course Details
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- Topics: Youth Health, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Mental & Behavioral Health
- Audience: EMS, Public Safety Responders, Social Service Providers
- Format: Self-Paced Module
- Language: English
- Access: Open to anyone with a free MCD Learn account
Responding to Pediatric Patients with Behavioral or Intellectual Differences - Learning Series
Module 6: Caring for the Patient (Communication and Touch)
Teaches developmentally appropriate communication strategies and best practices for physical interaction with sensitive or escalated patients, with emphasis on caregiver collaboration.
Learning objectives:
Identify effective communication tools for patients with specific signs and symptoms. Demonstrate developmentally appropriate communication. List principles of appropriate touch. Identify the caregiver’s role in crisis situations.