Institution: Palmetto Health Richland

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Duration: 4 weeks

Course Offered: August through June (not offered Period 1)

Number of Students: 1 or 2 students

Students Report To: Residency Coordinator, Emergency Medicine, Three Richland Medical Park, Suite 350,  8:00 a.m. the second  Tuesday of the month, (803)434-3790

The objectives of this course are to introduce the student to the principles of emergency medicine as applied to infants and children. Clinical emphasis will be placed on treating: acute febrile illnesses, respiratory distress, wound management, orthopaedics, toxicology, critical care, and pre-hospital care. Administrative principles of emergency medicine will also be taught, such as use of consultants, COBRA/EMTALA, and multiple patient management.  Five hours of lectures are presented weekly to reinforce important concepts.  Other educational opportunities include online lectures, simulation labs, and toxicology workshops.