PADM 345 - EMS Safety & Risk Management

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

This course introduces the student to the risk management principles of an EMS agency. The emphasis is on safety from the perspective of the field provider. Pre-requisite: Junior status or prior fire/EMS experience. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the occupational health and safety issues affecting EMS personnel. (2) Describe the risk reduction and transfer alternatives available to EMS agencies. (3) Describe responder stress, prevention and interventions. (4)Explain the relationship between EMS, fire and police agencies in the health, safety and protection of personnel. (5) Develop risk management strategies for personnel and agencies. (6) 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

Credit Hours:

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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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