EMS 489 - Leadership in EMS

Description:
This course examines various leadership styles, assesses student aptitude for leadership style, and develops a foundational structure to develop superior leadership abilities in EMS systems.

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:

Demonstrate an understanding of the general philosophies and principles of leadership with emphasis on leadership in EMS.
Demonstrate an understanding of the various taxonomies of leadership, their attributes, advantages, and limitations with emphasis on their impact to EMS.
Identify common challenges and dilemmas that face EMS leaders today and develop an effective approach to lead through a crisis in EMS.
Identify each student’s own leadership style and develop it and supplement it with alternative leadership styles for a more comprehensive approach.
Demonstrate ability to develop a leadership approach is a specific EMS crisis situation.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/28/2010

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