EMS 145B - Essentials of Paramedic Medicine

Credits: 3

Description
Instruction and practice on basic aspects of EMS systems and leadership, workforce safety and wellness, public health, documentation, communications, medical, legal, and ethical issues, and special circumstances such as assault and abuse will be addressed. This course will be tailored to advancing the students’ understanding of these subjects through integration with EMS research and publications.

Student Learning Outcomes

Detail the various, integrated aspects of EMS system design and operation.
Address the importance of illness and injury prevention in EMS, emphasizing scene safety and the safety of all rescuers.
Identify and address special circumstances encountered in prehospital care that include the abused and neglected patient and care for patients with chronic problems.

Prerequisite: HIT 117 with a grade of C or higher and EMS Program Director approval
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade