Title: Explain the legal implications of EMS care.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician I (14055-I) > Section: Exploring Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems

Explanation should include aspects such as

- the scope of practice of an EMT
- consent and refusal of care
- confidentiality
- advance directives
- tort and criminal actions
- evidence preservation
- statutory responsibilities
- mandatory reporting
- ethical and moral obligations
- end-of-life issues.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What type of consent must be obtained for an EMT to provide patient care?
- What information is necessary for an EMT and patient if refusal of care or an advance directive is documented?
- What is the difference between scope of practice and standard of care?
- What situations require mandatory reporting?

Resources can be found on Blackboard in the Education Coordinator Village.