Social Work and EMS
Tracking # 20-1351995
Course overview
Objectives Explain the role of empathy and social work in EMS Describe the role of a community paramedic and mobile integrated healthcare units Content I. How does social work touch on what is happening in EMS II. Empathy and compassion at work Why are they important Whats the difference III. What does it look like for social services to get involved after contact with EMS Pediatric cases Geriatric cases Abuse cases IV. Community Paramedic Programs What are they How do they work Where are they the most successful V. MIHC Programs Where are they How do they work Where are they the most successful VI. Different ways people use social work in EMS and teams that get sent out into the community VII. Case study on an area of the country that is doing this correctly
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Disclosure statements
Conflict of Interest Statement
- A conflict of interest occurs when an instructor has a financial, legal, commercial, and/or professional relationship with organizations or the employees working for said organization, that could influence the level of instruction you receive. The instructor of this course has no conflicts of interest and has been properly vetted prior to creating this material to ensure the information being shared is accurate, relevant, and up to date.
Post-Course Quiz Performance and Compliance
- At the conclusion of this course you will be required to attempt and pass a quiz. The minimum passing score for the quiz is 70%. You will have three attempts to pass the quiz. If you are unsuccessful at passing the quiz on the third attempt, you will be required to watch the CE course over in its entirety.