NPHS 202 - Emergency Medical Services and Health Services Orientation

Institution:

Butler County Community College

Subject:

Homeland Security

Description:

This course provides a comprehensive knowledge of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, hospital disaster response and supplemental resources including the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) and Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT). This program includes EMS development, training and educational requirements, medical care advances, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), medical response priorities, and an introduction to disaster medical operations. Appropriate clearances may be required.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bc3.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 287-8711

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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