Legal, Political, and Regulatory Environment of EMS

Catalog description

This is an upper-level baccalaureate course for students interested in the legal, political, and regulatory environment of EMS. This course introduces the EMS professional to the legal aspects of Emergency Medical Services. Students explore issues in malpractice, consent, and refusal treatment, OSHA, employment issues, and risk management. EMS students gain insights into the legal liabilities of Emergency Medical Services.