Title: Apply knowledge of the principles of public health epidemiology, including public health emergencies, public health monitoring, health promotion, and illness and injury prevention.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician I (14055-I) > Section: Exploring Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems

Application should include the following:

- EMS roles in public health
- Infection prevention and control
- Human trafficking
- EMS electronic health record (HER) reporting and data collection
- Governmental/nongovernmental roles and resources
- Public health mission and goals
- Social, geographic, economic, demographic determinants of health
- Patient and community education
- Injury prevention and wellness
- Unique pediatric, geriatric, and special populations’ public health concerns
- Screenings and vaccinations/immunizations

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can EMS personnel educate the community?
- How can an EMT use public education to promote illness and injury prevention when answering an emergency call?
- What agencies assist EMS in public health emergencies?