EMS 454 - Prof Fndn. of Paramedicine

1. Examine EMS systems
   1. Describe the evolution, structure, and components of modern EMS systems
   2. Identify the roles and responsibilities of EMS providers and regulatory bodies
   3. Understand the integration of evidence-based practice and CQI processes
2. Demonstrate workforce safety and wellness
   1. Recognize personal risks in EMS including physical, mental, and emotional hazards
   2. Apply safety practices such as PPE use, infection control, and fatigue mitigation
   3. Identify signs of burnout, PTSD, and promote wellness and resilience.
3. Exhibit EMS research and evidence-based practice
   1. Understand the role and types of EMS research.
   2. Explain the application of evidence-based medicine in clinical care and protocols.
   3. Describe data collection and its importance to EMS systems.
4. Perform documentation and legal reporting
   1. Accurately complete legal, ethical, and operational documentation
   2. Use ePCR systems effectively, documenting critical events like refusals and transfers
   3. Understand HIPAA and documentation requirements for mandatory reporting
5. Examine EMS communications
   1. Operate EMS communication systems (radio, telemetry, digital)
   2. Deliver effective verbal reports using formats like SBAR and MIST
   3. Follow FCC regulations related to EMS radio operations
6. Demonstrate therapeutic communication
   1. Apply verbal and nonverbal techniques to communicate with diverse populations
   2. Utilize de-escalation and active listening strategies
   3. Adapt communication for age, cultural, sensory, or psychological needs
7. Survey medical, legal, and ethical responsibilities
   1. Understand EMS legal concepts: scope of practice, consent, and documentation
   2. Apply ethical principles to EMS practice, including during end-of-life care
   3. Navigate situations involving confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and advanced directives
8. Analyze public health and EMS practices
   1. Describe the EMS role in disease surveillance, prevention, vaccination, and community health outreach.
   2. Recognize signs of human trafficking, abuse, and behavioral emergencies and respond with trauma-informed care.
   3. Support public health campaigns, referring patients to appropriate resources.
9. Assess mental and behavioral health
   1. Recognize mental and behavioral health disorders, implementing crisis management techniques
   2. Differentiate between psychiatric and medical causes of behavior changes
   3. Navigate transport decisions, evaluating risk using standardized tools
10. Examine medical terminology and communication
    1. Interpret medical root words, prefixes, and suffixes for accurate use
    2. Construct or deconstruct medical terms for documentation and communication
    3. Use appropriate abbreviations and terminology in both written and oral clinical communication