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| • | John C. "JC" Cook, M.B.A., Program Director, Emergency Services |
| • | Stephen Ausband, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. |
| • | Mark Cromer, M.B.A. |
| • | Thomas L. "Tommy" Harper, B.S. |
| • | Roxanne Wilson, B.S.N. |
| • | Linda S. Davis, B.S. |
| • | Cathy Cockrell, B.S., C.I.C.P., N.R.E.M.T.-P. |
| • | Lisa L. Deal PharmD, BCPS, BSN, RN |
| • | Donald Hansen, Ph.D. |
| • | Steven Simon, M.S., N.R.E.M.T.-P. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services |
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Click here to see the Emergency Services section of the 2011-2012 JCHS Catalog. |
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Program Overview
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 The Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Services prepares graduates for entry level practitioner and management positions in the field of emergency services. The Emergency Services profession has undergone dynamic changes since September 11, 2001. These changes have placed an increased emphasis on having a well educated and prepared workforce to meet the needs of both traditional and all-hazards responses. The program provides a well-rounded core of general education courses and allows students to customize their plans of study to fit long-term career goals. Students enjoy a perfect blend of classroom, laboratory, clinical and field internship experiences in pursuit of their degree.
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Program Mission
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The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services program is to prepare graduates to be highly skilled fire and/or emergency medical services professionals who possess entry-level leadership and management skills for the dynamic field of emergency services.
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Program Outcomes
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 Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Provide the highest level of prehospital care to ill or injured patients across the life span and cultures.
- Serve as an advocate for patients by providing information on appropriate healthcare resources that facilitate access to care.
- Serve as the Incident Commander or other designated National Incident Management System (NIMS) position during an emergency incident operation.
- Communicate effectively with peers and other healthcare or emergency services professionals.
- Interpret and analyze patient data and assessment findings to formulate an appropriate patient treatment plan.
- Synthesize the hazard level of an emergency scene and its future hazard potential.
- Assess the need for and implement public fire and/or injury prevention strategies.
- Critically evaluate emergency services related research.
- Model caring, culturally competent behaviors in the delivery of patient care.
- Value life-long professional development.
- Conduct management and leadership processes in an emergency services organization.
- Formulate a political action plan based on a fire and/or emergency services issue.
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Program Highlights
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 Multi-disciplinary tracks in Firefighter/Paramedic/Emergency Management and Critical Care/Paramedic/Emergency Management include:
- Level 1 Trauma Center Clinicals
- Over 400 hours of Hands-on Internships
- Engine and Ladder Company Internships
- Small Classes
- Experienced Faculty
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Accreditation
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The Emergency Services program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
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