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EM Services Law & Ethics

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
EPT 124 EM Services Law & Ethics 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Summer 2008

This course covers federal and state laws that affect emergency service personnel in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist incident. Topics include initial response and long-term management strategies, with an emphasis on legal and ethical considerations and coordination between local, state, and federal agencies. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the role of private industry, government agencies, public policies, and federal/ state declarations of disasters in emergency situations.

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