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Catalog description

This course introduces foundational knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors required for paramedic practice. Topics include EMS systems, workforce safety and wellness, research, documentation, communication, legal and ethical considerations, public health, patient assessment, and operational roles. Students will learn to integrate clinical reasoning, team communication, and safety practices in both didactic and lab settings. This course is designed in accordance with the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and is further guided by both the National EMS Scope of Practice Model and the Georgia Scope of Practice. These scope documents define the clinical and operational expectations for paramedic-level practice and shape the depth and breadth of learning objectives. As scope of practice models are periodically updated, instructional content and assessments are reviewed to ensure alignment with the most current competencies required for safe and effective patient care in Georgia