Title: Describe the EMS system’s role in prevention of illness and injury through public education.
Course: Emergency Medical Responder (14055-IV) > Section: Exploring Medical Responder Fundamentals

Description should include

- local public health resources for preventing illness and injury
- public health resources for human trafficking awareness
- the role of EMS personnel in public health emergencies
- the principles of illness and injury prevention in emergency care.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can public education be used to inform the community about prevention of illness and injury?
- How can an EMR use public education as a means to promote illness and injury prevention when answering an emergency call?
- What agencies assist EMS in public health emergencies?