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Knowledge Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to
  1. Define the components of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems.
  2. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Responder from other prehospital care providers.
  3. Define medical oversight and discuss the Emergency Medical Responder's role in the process.
  4. Discuss the types of medical oversight that may affect the medical care of an Emergency Medical Responder.
  5. State the specific statutes and regulations in your state regarding the EMS system.
Attitude Objectives
  1. Accept and uphold the responsibilities of an Emergency Medical Responder in accordance with the standards of an EMS professional.
  2. Explain the rationale for maintaining a professional appearance when on duty or when responding to calls.
  3. Describe why it is inappropriate to judge a patient based on a cultural, gender, age, or socioeconomic model, and to vary the standard of care rendered as a result of that judgment.
Skill Objectives
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