Title: Describe the major physiological and psychosocial characteristics of life stages in relation to patient care.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician I (14055-I) > Section: Exploring the Human Body

Description should include

- identification of the life stages, including the physiological and psychosocial characteristics that define each
- the ways life-span development affects patient assessment and management.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the proper approach for assessing an elderly patient?
- What is the proper approach for assessing a pediatric patient?
- What fears would an EMT expect of an injured adolescent?