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BC3 Academic Catalog: 2011-2012 
    
BC3 Academic Catalog: 2011-2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NPHS 202 - Emergency Medical Services and Health Services Orientation


3 credits (3 lecture)
This course provides a comprehensive knowledge of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, hospital disaster response and supplemental resources including the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) and Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT). This program includes EMS development, training and educational requirements, medical care advances, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), medical response priorities, and an introduction to disaster medical operations. Appropriate clearances may be required.