First Responder EMS Curriculum for Training Centers in Eurasia

c. Additional Skills1. Use of the telephone or radio dispatch for coordination of prompt emergencyservices is essential.2. Accurately discerning street names through map reading and correctlydistinguishing house numbers or business addresses are essential to task completionin the most expedient manner.3. Concisely and accurately describing orally to dispatcher and other concerned staffone's impression of patient's condition is critical as the First Responder works inemergency conditions where there may not be time for deliberation.4. The First Responder must also be able to accurately report all relevant patient data,which is generally, but not always, outlined on a prescribed form.5. Verbal and reasoning skills are used extensively.6. The ability to perform mathematical tasks is minimal; however, it does play a partin activities such as taking vital signs, making estimates of time, calculating thenumber of persons at scene, and counting the number of persons requiring specificcare.First Responder EMS Curriculum/AIHA, July 2002xvii