EMSE 201 EMS Operations*
This course is an in-depth lecture representing a portion of module 1 and 8 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include paramedic roles and responsibilities, introduction to EMS Operations and systems, ethics, medical legal issues, administrative issues, MCI Management, rescue awareness, Hazardous materials, terrorism and crime scene conduct.
EMSE 201EMS Operations*
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I. General Information
Department
Health Science and Human Services Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
BIOL 227, BIOL 228 and Acceptance to the Paramedic Program
Corequisite Narrative
EMSE 202, EMSE 203, EMSE 204, EMSE 205, EMSE 251L, EMSE 271C
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an in-depth lecture representing a portion of module 1 and 8 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include paramedic roles and responsibilities, introduction to EMS Operations and systems, ethics, medical legal issues, administrative issues, MCI Management, rescue awareness, Hazardous materials, terrorism and crime scene conduct.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- At the completion of this module, the paramedic student will understand the roles and responsibilities of a Paramedic within an EMS system, apply the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology and pharmacology to assessment and management of emergency patients, be able to properly administer medications, and communicate effectively with patients.
- At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to safely manage the scene of an emergency
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
A. EMS Systems Roles and Responsibilities
B. Well-Being of the Paramedic
C. Injury Prevention and Public Health
D. Documentation / EMS Communications
E. Medical and Legal Issues / Ethics
F. Ambulance Operations
G. Rescue Awareness Operations
H. Medical Incident Command, LZ Specialist
I. Hazardous Materials
J. Bio Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction
K. Crime Scene Awareness, Safe Haven, Idaho POST
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Measurement of the cognitive objectives will include traditional quizzes, tests, and exams in a multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer and/or essay format.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements