10531911EMS Fundamental
Course Information
Description
This course provides the paramedic student with comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, safety, well-being, legal issues, and ethical issues, with the intended outcome of improving the health of EMS personnel, patients, and the community. The students will obtain fundamental knowledge of public health principles and epidemiology as related to public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness/injury prevention. Introducing students to comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations will foster the development of effective written and oral communications with colleagues and other health care professionals.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the history and components of EMS systems.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives
    you meet the minimum training center threshold for passing
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  2. Prepare to function as a paramedic.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  3. Practice professionalism as a paramedic.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly
    you turn in assignments on time
    you come to class prepared to participate
    you comply with syllabus requirements
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  4. Demonstrate workforce safety and wellness principles.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you follow generally accepted principles of employee safety and health
    you relate principles to potential job situations and job performance criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  5. Summarize technical communication and documentation responsibilities
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  6. Communicate effectively.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you follow the published protocol provided by your Training Center
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  7. Analyze legal and ethical considerations in the practice of paramedicine.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you identify a legal situation a paramedic could encounter
    you identify common ethical situations
    you assess what will happen given a scenario
    you select an appropriate course of action
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  8. Relate principles of public health to the practice of paramedicine.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  9. Interpret medical terminology.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you interpret medical terminology using prefixes.
    you interpret medical terminology using suffixes.
    you interpret medical terminology using root words.
    you interpret medical terminology based using medical abbreviations and symbols.
    you use medical terminology appropriate to the paramedic profession
    you relate the word to its definition
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test you achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board