Mobile Integrated Healthcare. 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce paramedics to the growing field of mobile integrated healthcare (MIH) community paramedicine (CP). Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the American public health system, social determinants of health, MIH assessments, care planning, and chronic disease management. The course emphasizes how community paramedics can prevent acute exacerbations of chronic conditions by addressing the unique health challenges of individual patients and their communities. This course will specifically address the competencies, knowledge, and professional skills needed to function as a community paramedic. Students will also prepare to successfully complete the Certified Community Paramedic (CP-C) examination offered by the International Board of Specialty Certification.