First Responder EMS Curriculum for Training Centers in Eurasia

medical director functions to ensure that pre-hospital EMS providers are trained to acompetency level consistent with their level of training. The medical director providesoversight, advice, and further medical direction to pre-hospital providers in the field whennecessary. Two types of medical oversight may be used. (1) Direct medical controlinvolves direct communication between the physician and pre-hospital providers at thescene. This communication may be via radio, telephone, or actual contact with a physicianon scene. (2) Indirect medical control includes everything that is not direct medical control,including both prospective and retrospective design and evaluation of the EMS system.Medical oversight involves system design, standardized protocol development, continuingeducation, and quality control management. The First Responder is considered anextension of the medical director’s authority in the field.11. Application of Content Materiala. Procedural (How)None identified for this lessonb. Contextual (When, Where, Why)The students will use the information provided in this lesson to understand the workingrelationship between the First Responder and other personnel within the EMS system.The students will gain sufficient knowledge and skills to function as First Respondersand to understand the limitations of this level of training. The students will understandthe process of gaining and maintaining certification, as well as the local and nationallegislative changes affecting the profession. An understanding of the EMS system, andthe roles and responsibilities of the First Responder within the system, will create thefoundation for all future education and training. It is essential for the instructor topresent a positive, helpful attitude to ensure a positive, helpful attitude from thestudents.12. Student Activitiesa. Auditory (Hearing)1. Students will hear specifically what they can expect to receive from the trainingprogram.2. Students will hear the specific expectations of the training program.3. Students will hear actual state and local legislation relative to EMS practice andcertification.b. Visual (Seeing)1. Students will view audiovisual materials explaining the components of thehealthcare system, First Responder level of care, First Responder’s roles andresponsibilities, professional attributes, and certification requirements.2. Students will receive a copy of the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objectivesfor the entire curriculum.3. Students will receive the final skill evaluation instruments.c. Kinesthetic (Doing)1. Students will complete the necessary course paperwork.2. Students will practice situations in which First Responders portray professionalattributes.4First Responder EMS Curriculum/AIHA, July 2002