PADM 342 - EMS Community Risk Reduction

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

This course explores the health and injury risks faced by our communities, the demands they place on the emergency medical service (EMS) system, and public education and prevention strategies to reduce their impact. Topics include determining and understanding community demographics, morbidity and mortality studies, emergency care resources and effective communication of risk and prevention. Pre-requisite: Junior status or prior fire/EMS experience. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Locate and analyze demographic, morbidity and mortality data. (2)Describe injury and illness education and prevention methodologies. (3) Describe the human factors relating to acceptance and resistance to prevention messages. (4) Design a risk communication plan. (5) 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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