Course Syllabus
FES 3223 Foundations of EMS Syllabus Spg 2021.pdf
Course: FES 3223
Credit Hours: 3
Session: Spring 2021
Instructor: Jaime S. Greene, MS, EMT
Office Hours: Virtual office hours 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays.
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McGinnis, K. K. (2004). Rural And Frontier Emergency medical Services: Agenda for the Future. Uploaded and available as PDF document under the "files" section of the course website.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (1996). Emergency Medical Services: Education Agenda for the Future. Uploaded and available as PDF document under the "files" section of the course website.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (2010, July). Emergency Web Services; Agenda for the Future. Uploaded and available as PDF document under the "files" section of the course website.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (2011). The Emergency Medical Services: Workforce Agenda for the Future. Uploaded and available as PDF document under the "files" section of the course website.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of EMS. (2010). National Emergency Medical Services: Education Standards. Uploaded and available as PDF document under the "files" section of the course website.
Course Description
Covers the design and operation of EMS systems, service delivery, and echelons of care. The history of EMS, interface of public and private organizations and review of the various personnel who comprise these systems, will be examined in relation to their impact on the health care delivery system.
Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills: None
Purpose of Course: This course exemplifies the foundations of the EMS system in the United States in order to understand the overall perspective as an EMS chief.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define EMS system.
- List the 15 components of EMS systems and the 14 attributes.
- Recall important milestones in the evolution of EMS.
- Describe the federal role in EMS.
- Describe the role of state government in EMS.
- Identify laws and legislation associated with EMS.
- Describe the levels of prehospital care providers.
- Describe medical oversight.
- Identify various configurations of EMS delivery systems.
- Summarize the recommendations and findings in “EMS Education Agenda for the Future.”
- State the role of public education and prevention in EMS.
- Describe the role of EMS in disasters.
- State role of communications and communications technology in EMS.
- Identify the fundamentals of emergency medical dispatching.
- Describe the sources of EMS funding.
- Describe the role of information systems and evaluation in EMS.
- Summarize the role of research in EMS.
How This Course Relates to the Student Learning Outcomes in the Fire & Emergency Services Program: Identify and evaluate organizational issues associated with fire and emergency services.
Instructional Methods: The course is designed for individual and group interactivity. It is important to post and respond to discussion questions in the course within the time frame allotted. This provides a learning environment by networking with other students in the course. The assignments are individual-based to give you the opportunity to do a variety of activities, in many cases, similar to what you will be doing in roles of leadership in the emergency services profession.
Course Policies
Attendance Policy: The course is designed in a module format. You should check the site at least once a week. You are required to complete the assignments, including discussion questions, within the time period designated on the module. There will be virtual meetings set up throughout the course. Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent with university policies that can be found in the online catalog .
Quiz/Exam Policy: There is a final project for this course. There are no exams or quizzes.
Make-Up Policy: You must contact me if you are going to be late on any assignment to receive credit.
Assignment Policy: All assignments have a due date. Please be sure to check the date and time due in each module.
Course Technology: The course resides in the web-based Canvas learning management system, requiring access to internet. Class meetings require a web camera and mic/audio. If you are not able to use a web camera, you will need to provide audio/mic. You can also call in using a telephone to attend required class meetings.
Online Course Evaluation (Required): Students are expected to provide feedback of the quality of instruction in this course by completing online evaluations. Evaluations are typically open during the last two or three weeks of the semester, but students will be given specific times when they are open. Summary results of these assessments are available to students.
UF Policies
University Policy on Accommodating Students with Disabilities: Students requesting accommodation for disabilities must first register with the Dean of Students Office.The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the instructor when requesting accommodation. You must submit this documentation prior to submitting assignments or taking the quizzes or exams. Accommodations are not retroactive, therefore, students should contact the office as soon as possible in the term for which they are seeking accommodations.
University Policy on Academic Misconduct: UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states, "We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: "On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment." The Honor Code specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obliged to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with the instructor of this class.
Class Demeanor or Netiquette: All members of the class are expected to follow rules of common courtesy in all email messages, threaded discussions, and chats. For expectations see; Netiquette Guide for Online Courses.
Student Evaluations
Students are expected to provide professional and respectful feedback on the quality of instruction in this course by completing course evaluations online via GatorEvals. Guidance on how to give feedback in a professional and respectful manner is available at https://gatorevals.aa.ufl.edu/students/. Students will be notified when the evaluation period opens, and can complete evaluations through the email they receive from GatorEvals, in their Canvas course menu under GatorEvals, or via https://ufl.bluera.com/ufl/. Summaries of course evaluation results are available to students at https://gatorevals.aa.ufl.edu/public-results/.
Getting Help
For issues with technical difficulties for E-learning in Canvas, please contact the UF Help Desk at:
- http://helpdesk.ufl.edu
- (352) 392-HELP - select option 2
Any requests for make-ups due to technical issues must be accompanied by the ticket number received from the Help Desk when the problem was reported to them. The ticket number will document the time and date of the problem. You must e-mail your instructor within 24 hours of the technical difficulty if you wish to request a make-up.
Other resources are available at http://www.distance.ufl.edu/getting-help for:
- Counseling and Wellness resources
- Disability resources
- Resources for handling student concerns and complaints
- Library Help Desk support
Should you have any complaints with your experience in this course please visit http://www.distance.ufl.edu/student-complaints to submit a complaint.
Grading Policies
Course grades are on a point system. A grading rubric for the final project is under the Resource Tab within the course.
Late Assignments and Discussion Posts:
- Assignments 48 hours late will receive a 10% grade deduction.
- Assignments more than 48 hours, but less than 30 days late, will receive a 20% grade deduction.
- Assignments more than 30 days late, but submitted during the semester, will receive a 50% deduction.
- Discussions up to 48 hours late will receive a 25% grade deduction.
- Discussions later than 48 hours will receive a 50% grade deduction.
See current UF grading policies.
| TOTAL | 310 POINTS |
| Assignment | Points |
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| Discussion Participation: 15 points each discussion | 105 |
| Homework Assignments: 15 points each assignment | 105 |
| Final Project: comprehensive and applied | 100 |
GRADING SCALE:
A = 93.0% to 100.0% C = 73.0% to 76.9%
A- = 90.0% to 92.9% C- = 70.0% to 72.9%
B+ = 87.0% to 89.9% D+ = 67.0% to 69.9%
B = 83.0% to 86.9% D = 63.0% to 66.9%
B- = 80.0% to 82.9% D- = 60.0% to 62.9%
C+ = 77.0% to 79.9% F = below 60.0%
Course Schedule
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Week 1 Jan. 10 |
Module 1 Discussion Jan. 15 |
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Week 2 Jan. 17 |
Legislation and Regulation |
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Week 3 Jan. 24 |
Human Resources |
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Week 4 Jan. 31 |
Transportation |
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Week 5 Feb. 7 |
Medical Oversight |
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Week 6 Feb. 14 |
Public Education |
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Week 7 Feb. 21 |
Prevention |
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Week 8 Feb. 28 |
Public Access |
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Week 9 Mar. 7 |
Disasters |
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Week 10 |
Clinical Care |
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Week 11 |
Information Systems |
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Week 12 |
Finance |
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Week 13 |
Evaluation |
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Week 14 |
Research |
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Week 15 |
Final Project Apr. 21 |
Disclaimer: This syllabus represents my current plans and objectives. As we go through the semester, those plans may need to change to enhance the class learning opportunity. Such changes, communicated clearly, are not unusual and should be expected.
Course Summary:
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