| Course Number: | EMS 218 |
| Course Title: | EMS Management Concepts |
| Lecture Hrs/Wk | 2 |
| Lab/Clinical Hrs/Wk | 0 |
| Semester Credit Hrs: | 2 |
| Prerequisite: | None |
| Catalog Course Description: | Covers concepts related to the application of management skills to Emergency Medical Services. Focuses on the common problems that occur in the work setting utilizing a problem solving approach. |
| Purpose of the Course: | To develop within each student an understanding of the basic principles of supervision and management. Specifically, each student will develop an understanding of the application of these concepts to EMS Providers. |
| Required Texts: | Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, 2nd Edition |
| Developed by: | John A. Rasmussen, Instructor December 11, 2001 |
| Approved by: | Gayle Heller, Assistant Dean Health Sciences December 11, 2001 |
| Objectives: | At the
end of this course, the student shall, with at least 70% accuracy, discuss
the application of management principles in the following areas:
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| Methods of Instruction: | 1.
Bulletin board discussions
2. Internet presentations of specific topical areas |
| Evaluation: | Written discussion of the topical areas. |
| Grading Scale: | 90-100% =
A
80-89% = B 70-79% = C Below 70% = F Students must pass with a C or higher for successful completion. |
| Attendance: | ATTENDANCE/CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS:
Attendance in an online course is defined by correspondence as required by
the instructor. One contact per week is the minimum requirement.
Students not meeting the minimum attendance/correspondence requirement
will be awarded a grade of "W" or "WF" based upon the
student's academic standing at the last date of attendance/correspondence.
Email through WebCT will be the primary means of communication. It is the
student's responsibility to check his/her email regularly. The instructor
strongly encourages communication via e-mail, especially when the student
is having difficulty answering a question or solving an exercise or a
problem. For your instructor to help you effectively, please provide as
much information as possible concerning the difficulty you are having with
the assignment. |
| Schedule of Classes: | See Bulletin Board posting for assignments and due dates |
| Instructor Information | John A.
Rasmussen, Ph.D., REMTP email: jarasmussen@alum.rpi.edu |