EMS 217 - Legal Aspects of EMS

Institution:

SUNY Westchester Community College

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Description:

This course introduces the EMS professional to the legal aspects of Emergency Medical Services. Students explore issues in malpractice, consent and refusal of treatment, OSHA, employment issues, and risk management. EMS students gain insights into the legal liabilities in Emergency Medical Services through discussion, readings, and case studies. Class hrs. 3. Prerequisite: EMS 101 Emergency Medical Services I or permission from department chair.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunywcc.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 606-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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