ESA 114 Introduction to Emergency Medical Services
3 hours
This course will provide a thorough overview of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) administration and oversight to provide students with the legal, regulatory, and governmental context of EMS systems generally. Special attention will be given to components of an EMS system, from systems types to regulations and laws governing EMS systems and providers. The textbooks and extra reading material assigned to the course will provide the student with an ability to identify and describe major trends, challenges, and opportunities within EMS, and apply this information to the EMS administration field.
Prerequisite
None