Chapter 1 knowledge Objectives: EMS
Systems
1. Define emergency medical services (EMS) systems. (p 5) - ANS-- Emergency medical
services system consists of a team of health care professional and are responsible for
emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured.
2. Name the four levels of EMT training and licensure. (pp 6-8) - ANS-- EMR, EMT, AEMT and
paramedic
3. Describe EMT licensure criteria; include how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
applies to employment as an EMT. (p 8) - ANS-- Licensure criteria: High school
diploma/equivalent, proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases, successful
completion of a background check/drug screening, valid driver's license, CPR/BLS course, EMT
course, passed state/national exams.
ADA:
7. Name the 14 components of the EMS system. (pp 15-26) - ANS-1) Public Access: 911
systems (access public safety) and dispatchers obtain information and EMD provides medical
instruction.
2) Clinical Care: Describes the pieces of equipment and scope of practice.
3) Medical direction: Acts as a liaison.
4) Integration of health services: Prehospital care is coordinated with hospital care.
5) Information Systems: Used of efficiently document the care that has been delivered.
6) Prevention: The focus of the public health arm of health care is prevention.
7) EMS Research: Helps determine the shape of EMS.
8) Communication Systems: Dispatcher selects emergency system component to activate
9) Human Resources: Focuses on people who deliver the care
• Off-line (indirect) = Standing orders, training, supervision
• Online (direct) = Physician directions given over the phone/radio
10) Legislation/Regulation: Training, protocols and practices follow state legislation (scheduling,
personnel, budgets, purchasing and vehicle maintenance)
Systems
1. Define emergency medical services (EMS) systems. (p 5) - ANS-- Emergency medical
services system consists of a team of health care professional and are responsible for
emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured.
2. Name the four levels of EMT training and licensure. (pp 6-8) - ANS-- EMR, EMT, AEMT and
paramedic
3. Describe EMT licensure criteria; include how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
applies to employment as an EMT. (p 8) - ANS-- Licensure criteria: High school
diploma/equivalent, proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases, successful
completion of a background check/drug screening, valid driver's license, CPR/BLS course, EMT
course, passed state/national exams.
ADA:
7. Name the 14 components of the EMS system. (pp 15-26) - ANS-1) Public Access: 911
systems (access public safety) and dispatchers obtain information and EMD provides medical
instruction.
2) Clinical Care: Describes the pieces of equipment and scope of practice.
3) Medical direction: Acts as a liaison.
4) Integration of health services: Prehospital care is coordinated with hospital care.
5) Information Systems: Used of efficiently document the care that has been delivered.
6) Prevention: The focus of the public health arm of health care is prevention.
7) EMS Research: Helps determine the shape of EMS.
8) Communication Systems: Dispatcher selects emergency system component to activate
9) Human Resources: Focuses on people who deliver the care
• Off-line (indirect) = Standing orders, training, supervision
• Online (direct) = Physician directions given over the phone/radio
10) Legislation/Regulation: Training, protocols and practices follow state legislation (scheduling,
personnel, budgets, purchasing and vehicle maintenance)
