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    Mar 29, 2024  
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EMS 260 Emergency Medical Services (1 to 5 credits)



Prerequisite TBD based on course content.

Course Description
Applies principles of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems to meet specific educational requirements of a military unit, civilian organization, state agency or group of individual. Typical courses could include: EMS content required by DSHS for facility staff; courses to prepare EMT’s to become certified Evaluators or Senior Emergency Services Instructors (SEI); slected EMS topics for military unites; and EMS management content.

Student Outcomes
1. Define Emergency Medical Services (EMS) roles in a variety of professional health care environments.
2. Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of human systems to the practice of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
3. Use proper medical terms for communication with Medical Professionals and modify information for non-medical persons.
4. Apply evidence based assessment to emergency medical situations.
5. Evaluate emergency situations which may require immediate communication with Medical Director or other professionals for advice, direction related to administration of emergency treatment or procedures in specific situations.
6. Additional content to be determined to meet the specific educational requirements of the specific audience.



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