EMSC 2900 - Role of the Community Paramedic
2 Credits
Explores the role of the Community Paramedic and how it is integrated into the primary care and public health systems. Students will learn the roles of other healthcare providers who are part of the healthcare home team. Prerequisites: Certified Paramedic with 2 years full time or equivalent experience.
Co-Requisites EMS 2910; EMS 2920; EMS 2930
Major Content Areas
Principles of scope of practice 20%
Social and environmental determinants of health 15%
Cultural competence 20%
Overview of government social services 15%
Finances of healthcare 30%
Learning Outcomes
Analyze the scope of Community Paramedicine.
Design an integrated individual care plan that demonstrates the interrelationships among cultural factors and patient and community health plans.
Identify the social and environmental determinants of health as it relates to the management of chronic diseases common to the local patient base.
Critique the Community Paramedic role in public health and primary care from both the financial and health perspectives.
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