EMS 482 - Systems Analysis of EMS

Description:
This course integrates previously learned concepts into a systematic approach of EMS system problem-identification, prioritization, and solutions proposals. It incorporates research design, financial analysis, and policy analysis into an integrated approach.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: EMS 460, EMS 480, EMS 481 and admission to the paramedic major or program.

Credits: (4)

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

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of organizational and system analysis in EMS and the impact analysis has on administration, strategic planning, and problem mitigation.
Demonstrate an understanding of the various forms of organizational and system analysis and to effectively employ one method of analysis to identify and propose solutions to an organizational problem.
Demonstrate an ability to employ research principles and techniques to system/organizational analysis to discern problems and predict outcomes.
Demonstrate an understanding of fundamentals of microeconomics as it applies to EMS, the impact CQI has on analysis of systems, principles of cost-benefit analysis, and the essentials of policy analysis for EMS.
Correlate objectives in EMS 480 and EMS 481 to the principles of System Analysis of EMS.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/28/2010