Emergency Medical Services Operations

Catalog description

Prepares prehospital care providers to perform in an operations role within the EMS system. This course includes the utilization of medical direction and protocols, rescue, and mass casualty response. Hazardous materials as well as violent situations will be covered with an emphasis on personal and bystander safety. Students will also be expected to successfully complete the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Incident Management System curriculum via the FEMA Emergency Management Institute website during this course. Lecture: 2 hours.