APCO EMD Certification Exam Questions
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What are responsibilities of an EMD? - Vitally important role in the EMS system.
- Coordinating & dispatching appropriate resources.
What are characteristics of a successful EMD? - Maintains confidentiality
- Helpful, compassionate & polite (not anxious)
Fire personnel often are part of the __________ EMS system because they have received
specialized medical training. local
What is resource allocation? One of the most important functions of an EMD.
What does "hot" mean in reference to response mode? "going lights and sirens"
1. "BLS Cold"
2. "BLS Hot"
3. "ALS Hot"
, APCO EMD Certification Exam Questions
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4. "FULL Response" 1. Resource w/ basic life support capability dispatched & told to
respond in a NORMAL response mode.
2. Resource w/ basic life support capability dispatched & told to respond in an EMERGENCY
response mode.
3. Resource w/ advanced life support capability dispatched & told to respond in an
EMERGENCY response mode.
4. When "everything rolls" using the EMERGENCY response mode.
Utilizing resources effectively means making the best use of what you have available. This
includes: - Be familiar w/ their capabilities.
- Follow your EMD Guidecards.
- Recognize the importance of conserving higher level resources.
What does liability mean? That you are ultimately responsible for your actions.
What is negligence? Defined ad failure to act or perform in a particular situation as any
other reasonable, prudent TC (w/ the same or similar training) would under the same or similar
circumstances.
, APCO EMD Certification Exam Questions
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What is simple negligence? Defined as negligent conduct that was not purposeful or
caused by "malicious intent." May be a result of human error - you didn't mean to do it.
What are damages in reference to negligence? Anything awarded to winning plaintiffs.
Can be both "compensatory" & "punitive."
An EMD's job requires ___________ in accordance w/ the agency's standard.
confidentiality
To reduce liability, it must be approached at two levels: - Agency Risk Management
- Personal (individual) Risk Management
What is a policy/procedure of Agency Risk Management? Use of a well-organized written
orientation & training program for new employees.
What is a common source of litigation? Argumentative / combative attitude on the part of
the EMD.
And Answers
What are responsibilities of an EMD? - Vitally important role in the EMS system.
- Coordinating & dispatching appropriate resources.
What are characteristics of a successful EMD? - Maintains confidentiality
- Helpful, compassionate & polite (not anxious)
Fire personnel often are part of the __________ EMS system because they have received
specialized medical training. local
What is resource allocation? One of the most important functions of an EMD.
What does "hot" mean in reference to response mode? "going lights and sirens"
1. "BLS Cold"
2. "BLS Hot"
3. "ALS Hot"
, APCO EMD Certification Exam Questions
And Answers
4. "FULL Response" 1. Resource w/ basic life support capability dispatched & told to
respond in a NORMAL response mode.
2. Resource w/ basic life support capability dispatched & told to respond in an EMERGENCY
response mode.
3. Resource w/ advanced life support capability dispatched & told to respond in an
EMERGENCY response mode.
4. When "everything rolls" using the EMERGENCY response mode.
Utilizing resources effectively means making the best use of what you have available. This
includes: - Be familiar w/ their capabilities.
- Follow your EMD Guidecards.
- Recognize the importance of conserving higher level resources.
What does liability mean? That you are ultimately responsible for your actions.
What is negligence? Defined ad failure to act or perform in a particular situation as any
other reasonable, prudent TC (w/ the same or similar training) would under the same or similar
circumstances.
, APCO EMD Certification Exam Questions
And Answers
What is simple negligence? Defined as negligent conduct that was not purposeful or
caused by "malicious intent." May be a result of human error - you didn't mean to do it.
What are damages in reference to negligence? Anything awarded to winning plaintiffs.
Can be both "compensatory" & "punitive."
An EMD's job requires ___________ in accordance w/ the agency's standard.
confidentiality
To reduce liability, it must be approached at two levels: - Agency Risk Management
- Personal (individual) Risk Management
What is a policy/procedure of Agency Risk Management? Use of a well-organized written
orientation & training program for new employees.
What is a common source of litigation? Argumentative / combative attitude on the part of
the EMD.
