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May 15
10:00 am
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11:15 am
Special Calls with Special Needs

Caring for patients with disabilities requires understanding their sensory systems and information processing for compassionate care.

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Caring for patients with disabilities and special needs can be challenging call that is often a low occurrence. Learning the background as to how our patient's brain works and how information is processed provides an avenue to compassionate care. This presentation gives a background into the sensory system as well as different types of disabilities.

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Speaker:
Jacquelyn Raymond
Start:
May 15, 2025 10:00 AM
End:
May 15, 2025 11:15 AM
Room:
York Hall
Venue:
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside
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MED (BLS 14/ALS 19)
CE Hours:
1
York Hall
3rd Floor
Jacquelyn Raymond
Paramedic
Newport News Fire Department

After working in a variety of settings, to include in-patient hospital care, the emergency department, interfacility transport, and 911 agencies, I have begun a passion for EMS Education. I am currently in the process of earning the certification of Education Coordinator, as well. After over four years as an EMT, I have recently gained my Paramedic certification in January of 2024 and am currently working in a 911 agency.