EMS 3304 - Foundations in EMS Education

Description

Provides a foundation of the theory and practice of emergency medical services (EMS) education. General concepts such as psychology of learning, learning styles, and barriers to learning are introduced. Other course components include instructional goals and outcomes, curriculum and lesson plans, and various forms of learning aids. Finally, this course reviews adult education, assessment, program administration, and legal aspects of instruction.

Outcomes

  1. Analyze the administration of emergency medical services education.
  2. Express legal considerations in emergency medical services education.
  3. Present psychological theories that help adult learners with communication strategies.
  4. Determine strategies for curriculum development.
  5. Differentiate between instructional goals and learning competencies.
  6. Explore how to evaluate an EMS educational program.
  7. Assess principles of instructional strategies and methodology.
  8. Plan strategies for instruction.

PreRequisites

  1. EMS 3302

Textbook(s)

Foundations of education: An EMS approach (Rev: 3rd ed.)

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning (2020)

Author: National Association of EMS Educators.

ISBN: 9781111134884

Price: $74.83

* 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