Module 7: Assessment of Injury Prevention Programs

This module will discuss the efforts in areas such as health promotion, immunization, disease, and injury surveillance, public education, and some phases of home health care with some examples worthy of exploration as they relate to the intersection of EMS and public health.

Objectives

The student will describe community injury prevention programs and how EMS action impact the health of a community
The student will develop an understanding of behavior in developing community injury prevention programs
Explain how to perform a community risk assessment, identify areas of community trending, and explain how EMS can assist in improving community health
Evaluate common health injuries with a purpose of learning how to respond with EMS-based solutions

Readings

Read: Chapter 9 (Lindsey/Monosky text)

Assignments

Answer the review questions at the end of the chapter.

Discussions

Discussion 1: In your opinion, describe what you will see as the future role of EMS in public health/healthcare environment.

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