Describe the structure of EMS systems, levels of training, and the roles and responsibilities of the EMT within the scope of practice.
2. Analyze professional standards related to patient rights, consent, refusal of care, confidentiality, and mandatory reporting.
3. Analyze and categorize principles of scene safety, stress management, and workplace wellness in various emergency settings.
4. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers using therapeutic techniques, radio etiquette, and written documentation.
5. Identify normal anatomy and physiology, describe how body systems interact, and recognize changes across the life span.
6. Describe the process of conducting systematic medical patient assessments, integrating clinical findings to determine treatment priorities and transport decisions.
7. Identify and summarize the process of managing airway emergencies through the use of adjuncts, oxygen administration, and ventilation techniques in both lecture and lab settings.
8. Recognize and explain appropriate care for shock, resuscitation needs, and common medical emergencies, including the safe administration of EMT-approved medications.
