EMS 475 - EMS Response to Terrorism

Description:
This course examines contemporary thought on the philosophical basis and motivation for terrorism and discusses currently prevalent issues, principles of mitigation for EMS providers, and strategies to prevent terroristic threats.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the basic elements of terrorism, its components, the varying taxonomies, the different philosophies and ideologies, and the current military and emergency response perspectives of terrorism.
Demonstrate an understanding of effective strategies to prevent homeland terrorism and to mitigate terrorist attacks.
Demonstrate knowledge in principles of planning for disasters; ICS; intial triage, diagnosis & treatment of patients in major disasters (CBRNE); and assimilation of after-action reports.
Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary aspects of an EMS response to terrorism and the integration of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF).

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/28/2010