Advanced EMT: A Clinical-Reasoning Approach Second Edition

Advanced EMT: A Clinical-Reasoning Approach Second Edition Chapter 3 Workforce Wellness and Personal Safety • e Advanced EMT, and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care.Applies fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of th 3.1 Define key terms introduced in this chapter. 3.2 Identify aspects of work in EMS that can pose a risk to the health and well-being of EMS providers. 3.3 Identify specific measures that Advanced EMTs can take to protect their health and safety, both on and off the job. 3.4 Discuss the leading health indicators in the United States. 3.5 Describe the components of wellness, including considerations for nutrition and physical fitness. 3.6 List specific communicable diseases of concern to health care providers. 3.7 Discuss factors that influence the transmission of communicable diseases. 3.8 Take appropriate Standard Precautions to protect against communicable diseases in specific situations. 3.9 Recognize situations that may be stressful for EMS providers. 3.10 Describe the effects of stress on performance. 3.11 Explain the effects of stress hormones and the sympathetic nervous system in response to stressors. 3.12 Explain the general adaptation syndrome model of stress. 3.13 Recognize signs of stress in yourself and others. 3.14 Identify healthy mechanisms for coping with stress. 3.15 Explain the benefits and characteristics of moderate intensity exercise and vigorous exercise. 3.16 List steps that can reduce the impact of long and irregular shifts on wellness. ..........................................CONTINUED...................................................