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    This chapter introduces the components of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, including specially trained personnel, ambulances, communication centers, hospitals, and more. It differentiates the roles of an Emergency Medical Responder from other out-of-hospital providers like EMTs and paramedics. The chapter discusses medical oversight, including medical directors who oversee training, protocols, and patient care. It outlines the on-line and off-line types of medical direction and emphasizes the importance of personal safety, professional appearance, and maintaining skills as an EMR.

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    This chapter introduces the components of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, including specially trained personnel, ambulances, communication centers, hospitals, and more. It differentiates the roles of an Emergency Medical Responder from other out-of-hospital providers like EMTs and paramedics. The chapter discusses medical oversight, including medical directors who oversee training, protocols, and patient care. It outlines the on-line and off-line types of medical direction and emphasizes the importance of personal safety, professional appearance, and maintaining skills as an EMR.

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    Emeregency Medical Responder is a course required to all responding personnel in the EMS system.

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    This chapter introduces the components of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, including specially trained personnel, ambulances, communication centers, hospitals, and more. It differentiates the roles of an Emergency Medical Responder from other out-of-hospital providers like EMTs and paramedics. The chapter discusses medical oversight, including medical directors who oversee training, protocols, and patient care. It outlines the on-line and off-line types of medical direction and emphasizes the importance of personal safety, professional appearance, and maintaining skills as an EMR.

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    Emr Course

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    This chapter introduces the components of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, including specially trained personnel, ambulances, communication centers, hospitals, and more. It differentiates the roles of an Emergency Medical Responder from other out-of-hospital providers like EMTs and paramedics. The chapter discusses medical oversight, including medical directors who oversee training, protocols, and patient care. It outlines the on-line and off-line types of medical direction and emphasizes the importance of personal safety, professional appearance, and maintaining skills as an EMR.

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    Chapter 1

    Introduction to EMS System


    OBJECTIVES:

    1. Define the components of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

    system.

    2. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the Emergency

    Medical Responder from other out-of-hospital care providers.

    3. Define the oversight and discuss the Emergency Medical

    Responder’s role in the process.


    4. Discuss the medical oversight that may affect the medical

    care of an Emergency Medical Responder.

    5. Explain the rationale for maintaining a professional

    appearance when on duty or when responding to a calls.


    EMS System
    Emergency Medical Services
    System
    Components of the EMS System:

    *Specially trained Personnel *Communication centers

    *Ambulances *Air Medical transport services

    *Fire Departments *Hospitals

    *Rescue Squads *Law enforcement agencies


    Level of EMS Training:

    1. Emergency Medical Responder

    2. Emergency Medical Technician – Basic

    3. Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate

    4. Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic / Paramedic


    Medical Oversight
    Medical Director:

    #Physician who assumes the ultimate responsibility for

    direction and oversight of all patient care aspects of

    the EMS system.

    #Oversees training
    #Develops protocols

    #Develops standing orders


    Type of Medical Direction

    On – line Medical Direction Off – line Medical Direction

    - Telephone - Protocols

    - Radio - Standing Orders


    Roles and
    Responsibilities
    Personal Safety

    - Primary concern as an Emergency Medical

    Responder

    - Always wear Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) /

    Body Substance Isolation(BSI)


    Patient - Related Duties

    EMR have six (6) main patient-related duties on scene:

    -Size-up the scene

    -Determine patient’s chief complaint or primary injury

    -Lift, move, or reposition patient only when necessary


    -Transfer the patient and patient information

    -Protect the patient’s privacy and maintain

    confidentiality

    -Be the patient’s advocate


    Traits

    To be an EMR, you must be:

    -Honest and realistic when helping patients.

    -There may be limits to what you can say to a patient or its

    loved ones.
    -Requires that you control your OWN feelings at the

    emergency scene.

    -You have to be highly disciplined professional at the

    emergency scene.
    -You must keep yourself in reasonably good physical

    condition.

    -Maintaining skill proficiency is important.


    Remember and Consider

    -The decision to become an Emergency Medical

    Responder (EMR) is an important one.

    -Give full consideration to all aspects of emergency care

    and the training program.

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