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.
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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- Airway Management
- Patient Evaluation
- Pediatric Nursing
- Vital Signs
- Pediatrics
- Health Assessment
- Pathology
- Childbirth
- Child Health
- Environment Health And Safety
- Clinical Assessment
- Emergency Medicine
- Obstetrics And Gynecology
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Patient Transport
- Maternal Health
- Emergency Medical Services
- Medical History Documentation
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There are 4 modules in this course
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!
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9 videos7 readings2 assignments
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.
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12 videos4 readings1 assignment
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.
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18 videos6 readings1 assignment
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.
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12 videos3 readings1 assignment
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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.
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