EMSC2910 — Community Assessment
EMSC 2910 - Community Assessment EMSC 2910 - Community Assessment Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None Course Description: This course is designed to guide the student through the community assessment process. Students will conduct a needs gap analysis in their home community, and create a resource map designed to meet those needs. This course requires current State Paramedic certification with 2 years full time experience or equivalent. MnTC Goals None Basic internet based data entry. Online course navigation. Major Content Social and environmental determinants Social ecology model Health status indicators Related social characteristics Organizational policies Regulations and laws on health behavior Care Plans and Cultural Factors Define cultures Casual factors in healthcare status Risks of stereotyping Cultural factors Role in Public Health Health promotion activities. Injury prevention Chronic disease management Risk mitigation strategies Financial impact upon system Scope of Paramedicine History and future Components of community paramedicine Health care team relationships Patient advocacy Regulations Reimbursement Learning