EMS Leadership.

Catalog description

This course concepts which will be taught to the National EMS Education Standards for paramedics will include though lecture, discussion, case studies and evidenced based research will explore the concepts related to the transition of the EMS practitioner to a leadership role within the EMS agency. Specific topics will include development of leadership within the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), civic engagement, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership along with research. Also included will be current evidenced based concepts of adaptive EMS leadership; change management; active followership; effective communication, ethics; authority; power and decision-making. The capstone of this course will be to successfully complete the NAEMT’s Principles of Ethics and Personal Leadership (PEPL) Course which is a 16-hour course which will examine the ability of the student evaluate their personal and professional values and beliefs, understand the concept of "service beyond self", personal and professional responsibility for ethical decision making, strategies for conflict resolution and serving as an ambassador for the EMS profession, agency, and community. Adherence to the attendance policy and completion of this course with a final grade of B- or better must be achieved in order to advance in the AS degree program. Spring. Prerequisite: HCC 220 and HCC 221 with a B- or better.