# EMS217 EMS Operations

College of Health Science Emergency Medical Services Department

**Course Description:** This course provides the concepts necessary for the paramedic to function safely and effectively in the prehospital setting. Topics presented are Ambulance Operations; Air Medical Operations; Incident Command System; Multiple Casualty Incident Management, National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700 and 800 Certifications; Rescue Awareness; Crime Scene Awareness; and Hazardous Materials Awareness.

**Credit Hours:** 3.00

**Prerequisites:** All of: [EMS215](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EMS215 "View EMS215")

**Corequisites:** [EMS246](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EMS246 "View EMS246")

## Programs offering this course

- [Emergency Medical Services (AAS)](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/emergency-medical-services-paramedic-associates)

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