EMS 140 — Intro to Community Paramedicine
This course introduces students to the role of the CommunityParamedic provider. Various concepts will be examined that will serveas the foundation for the practice of community paramedicine. Topicsexplored include but are not limited to the personal safety andwellness of the CP provider, scope of practice, establishingprofessional boundaries, healthcare ethics, cultural competence,performing patients’ needs assessment, and the role of communityparamedicine in public health. Upon completion of this course, the student will be eligible for licensurethrough Maine EMS at the Affiliate level.