Learning

OVERVIEW

After students complete this chapter and the related coursework, they will understand the scope and goals of the emergency medical responder (EMR) training and the structure of emergency medical care delivery systems. The emergency medical responder’s roles, responsibilities, and relationship to the emergency medical services (EMS) system are explained, and a description of other levels of EMS providers is included. The importance of medical oversight is stressed.

KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES:

Describe the different elements of an EMS system. (pp 3–6)
Discuss the four levels of EMS training and licensure. (p 4)
Describe the role of public health resources and how this role applies to EMS providers. (p 5)
Discuss the historic background of the development of the EMS system. (pp 5–6)
List the 10 standard components of an EMS system. (p 6)
Describe how the seriousness of the patient’s condition is used to determine the urgency of transport to an appropriate medical facility. (pp 6–7)
Describe the four general goals of emergency medical responder (EMR) training. (pp 8–9)
Define the roles and responsibilities of EMR. (p 9; p 11)
Explain the importance of documentation. (p 11)
Describe the attributes that EMRs are expected to possess. (p 11)
Define medical oversight. (p 12)
Discuss the EMR’s role in relation to medical oversight. (p 12)
Explain the quality improvement process and why quality improvement is important for good patient care. (p 12)
Describe the impact of research on evidence-based patient care. (p 12)

SKILLS OBJECTIVES:

There are no skills objectives for this chapter.