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2016-2017 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

HLS 207 - Emergency Medical Services Disaster Response


A study of the roles and responsibilities of emergency medical services systems, with a focus on disaster response.  This course explores the history and development of federal, state, and local emergency medical services programs.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Explain the major components of an emergency medical services system.
2.  Describe the roles and functions of emergency medical services systems.
3.  Explain current federal, state, and local roles in the oversight and development of emergency medical services systems.
4.  Identify how emergency medical services systems contribute to disaster response.