EM 324 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Management

Institution:

Western Illinois University

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Description:

Introduction to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing emergency management; history of statute development; significant legislation; federal, state, and local authorities and responsibilities. Prerequisite: EM 304. ( formerly HE 351) Emergency Medical Technician's Training IA. (4) Includes experiences designed to prepare persons who are responsible for giving emergency care to the sick and injured. The American Heart Association "CPR" certificate is include d. Necessary as a prerequisite for EM 352 and state certification as an EMT( formerly HE 352) Emergency Medical Technician's Training IB. (4) May include sessions with paramedics, directors of ambulance services, respiratory therapists, and physicians; ten hours of hospital observation in an approved emergency room; and extrication exercise. Satisfactory completion of EM 351 and 352 and recommendation of instructor results in student eligibility to take EMT state examination. Prerequisite: EM 351 and consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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