EMS-150 EMS Essentials

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 2
Tier Rate: Tier III
This course prepares prehospital care providers to perform in an operations role within the EMS system. Students will gain and understanding of EMS systems, Safety and Wellness, Public health, medical legal considerations, communications, documentation, medical terminology, transport operations, incident management and mass-casualty incidents, rescue operations, terrorism response, disaster response, crime scene awareness, and career development. Successful completion of this course is required prior to students entering the program required courses of the paramedic program.