Research for the EMS Professional

Catalog description

Introduces the EMS administrator to the fundamentals and importance of research for the EMS professional. Based on changes under healthcare reform, at no other time has the need for research specific to this profession been more critical. Accordingly, the goals of the course include understanding not only the research process but also how to critically review findings and apply solutions to real problems. Students discuss the relevance of research for the EMS profession, both in the clinical and administrative setting, review current research, and develop a research proposal on an issue of their choice.