Emergency Care American Red Cross Emergency Response

Introduction to Course l Course Description l Schedule, Attendance l Syllabus l Textbook, Workbook l Course Requirements Quizzes, Homework, Written Exams, Practical Exams, Final

EMS l Emergency Medical Services System Network of community resources EMS Act, 1973 DOT NHTSA

EMS System l Ten Components Regulation & Policy Resource management Human Resources & Training Transportation Facilities

EMS System l Components con’t. Communication Public Information & Education Medical Oversight Trauma Systems Evaluation

Medical Oversight l Process by which a physician directs care given by out-of- hospital providers.

Medical Oversight l Two Types Direct Medical Control Indirect Medical Control l Medical Control Education, protocol reviews, quality improvement of providers

EMS Access / Links l Citizen responder l Dispatcher l First Responders Traditional, Non-traditional l Advanced Personnel

DOT Levels of Training l First Responder: hours l EMT-B: 220 hours l EMT-I: hours l EMT-P: ~ 1,000 hours

EMS Access / Links l In-hospital Care l Rehabilitation

First Responders (Roles & Responsibilities) l Characteristics Personal health & safety Caring attitude Personal composure Professional appearance Up to date knowledge & skills

First Responder (Roles & Responsibilities) l Primary Responsibilities Personal safety of self and others Gaining access Assessment of immediate life- threatening conditions Initial Care Assisting more advanced personnel

First Responder (Roles & Responsibilities) l Secondary Responsibilities Summoning help when needed Controlling & protecting bystanders Recording scene events Reassuring victim’s family & friends