EMS 1122 - EMS Systems
2 Credits
Explores the complex systems which make up Emergency Medical Services. Students will learn the history, development and current model for the delivery of out-of-hospital medical services in the United States. The role of EMS in public health and other current issues will be explored.
Pre-Requisites EMS 1101
Major Content Areas
Documentation in EMS - 10%
Ambulance deployment and operations - 15%
Current issues in EMS - 30%
Regulation and funding of EMS - 10%
Public Health - 10%
Roles and responsibilities of pre-hospital providers - 15%
EMS Systems Communication - 10%
Learning Outcomes
Describe the role of the EMS provider during public health emergencies
Compare various ambulance deployment systems including systems status management, flexible vehicle deployment and fixed station coverage.
Define the roles and responsibilities of the EMS provider today and how those roles may change in the future.
Describe the components and operation of EMS systems.
Understand the history of pre-hospital medical services.
Describe the process of patient care reports and relaying this information verbally to hospital staff.
Identify ethical concerns for the modern EMS worker.
Describe the role of federal, state and local agencies in the regulation and funding of EMS services.
Explain the differences between the various methods of out-of-hospital care delivery.
Appreciate the role of quality improvement in the EMS field.
Describe the current healthcare finance environment and its impact on EMS
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