PARA 0251 - EMS Foundations

Fall 1 Credit Hour
EMS Foundations introduces the students to the building blocks of the paramedicine profession. The course emphasizes professionalism and the expanding roles of the paramedic. The course provides an introduction to the following topics: EMS systems, roles and responsibilities, safety, EMS research, public health, medical and legal aspects of pre-hospital care, ethics, communication, and documentation. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Missouri Emergency Medical Technician license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification, completion of PARA 0201 or BIO 0121 (or equivalent) with a C or better.