EMS 4303 - Legal, Political, and Regulatory Environment in EMS

Description

Evaluates legal, political, and regulatory environment of emergency medical services (EMS). This course reinforces the legal aspects of EMS. Students explore malpractice, consent and refusal of treatment, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employment issues, and risk management. EMS students gain insights into the legal liabilities in emergency medical services.

Outcomes

  1. Determine potential legal issues in emergency medical services (EMS).
  2. Explain the political issues associated with emergency medical services (EMS).
  3. Summarize legal lessons learned from recent cases.
  4. Examine best practices in emergency medical services (EMS) to avoid legal liability.
  5. Analyze legal issues to manage risk in emergency medical services (EMS).
  6. Outline legal best practices based on evidence and research.
  7. Determine governmental resources applicable to emergency medical services (EMS).

PreRequisites

  1. EMS 3302

Textbook(s)

Legal, political and regulatory environment in EMS (Rev: J. T. Lindsey, Ed.)

Publisher: Pearson (2015)

Author: Murphy, J. K.

ISBN: 9780135036037

Price: $47.45

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu