PADM 341 - EMS Management

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

This course provides the emergency medical services (EMS) leader with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for high performance services. Topics include interagency relations, strategic planning, personnel development, fleet management, data collection, communications and incident management for private, government and volunteer-based services. Pre-requisite: Junior status or prior fire/EMS experience. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1)Compare and contrast the EMS service delivery models, including volunteer, contracted, hospital-based, third-service and fire-based systems. (2) Describe the various funding sources, including subscription, fee for service and third-party reimbursement. (3) Describe the strategic planning process. (4) Describe EMS personnel recruitment, retention, development and evaluation processes. (5)Describe the applications of technology for information management and communications. (6) Describe the concepts of system status management. (7) Describe the components of a vehicle fleet management system. (8)Meet other course objectives and outcomes as may be identified in the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project model curriculum.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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