Preparatory EMS Systems Summary: Integrates comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, the safety/well-being of the paramedic, and medical/legal and ethical issues, which is intended to improve the health of EMS personnel, patients, and the community. TARGET SKILLS: EMS systems responsibilities/ professionalism of EMS personnel Quality Improvement History of EMS Patient safety Key Terminology: Emergency Medical Emergency Medical Profession Services (EMS) Responder Online Medical Mobile Intensive Emergency Medical Control Care Units (MICUs) Technician Off-line Medical Trauma Systems Advanced Control Certification Emergency Medical Protocol Licensure Technician Standing Order Medical Direction Paramedic Continuous Quality Registration Health Care Improvement (CQI) Reciprocity Professional Objectives: DOT Objectives EMS Education Standards Describe key historical events that influenced Describe key historical events that influenced the development of national Emergency the development of national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems. Medical Services (EMS) systems. Identify the standards (components) of an EMS Identify the standards (components) of an EMS System as defined by the National Highway System as defined by the EMS Agenda for the Traffic Safety Administration. future and EMS Education Agenda for the Describe the importance of quality EMS future research to the future of EMS. Describe the aspects of the research process Describe what is meant by "citizen and be able to recognize the importance and involvement in the EMS system." necessity of quality EMS research for the Identify local health care agencies and practice of EMS and EMS Education transportation resources for patients with Describe the role of the paramedic in health special needs. education activities related to illness and injury Describe the role of the paramedic in health prevention education activities related to illness and injury Describe the need to serve as a patient advocate prevention. inclusive to all patients Describe the importance and benefits of Understand the role that family and community research. dynamics play in total patient care.
Preparatory EMS Systems Summary: Integrates comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, the safety/well-being of the paramedic, and medical/legal and ethical issues, which is intended to improve the health of EMS personnel, patients, and the community. TARGET SKILLS: EMS systems responsibilities/ professionalism of EMS personnel Quality Improvement History of EMS Patient safety Key Terminology: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs) Trauma Systems Certification Licensure Medical Direction Registration Reciprocity Emergency Medical Responder Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Health Care Professional Profession Online Medical Control Off-line Medical Control Protocol Standing Order Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Objectives: DOT Objectives EMS Education Standards Describe key historical events that influenced the development of national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems. Identify the standards (components) of an EMS System as defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Describe the importance of quality EMS research to the future of EMS. Describe what is meant by "citizen involvement in the EMS system." Identify local health care agencies and transportation resources for patients with special needs. Describe the role of the paramedic in health education activities related to illness and injury prevention. Describe the importance and benefits of research. Describe key historical events that influenced the development of national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems. Identify the standards (components) of an EMS System as defined by the EMS Agenda for the future and EMS Education Agenda for the future Describe the aspects of the research process and be able to recognize the importance and necessity of quality EMS research for the practice of EMS and EMS Education Describe the role of the paramedic in health education activities related to illness and injury prevention Describe the need to serve as a patient advocate inclusive to all patients Understand the role that family and community dynamics play in total patient care.