Raven EMS Education Program Manual
RAV-883 Community Paramedic (CPC) Classroom Course

Course Description

Under the supervision of the local EMS Medical Director, the Mobile Integrated Health Care program is designed for current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and ambulance service personnel to expand their skills and career opportunities and make a profound difference in the communities where they work. This program will train students to help individuals overcome barriers to accessing and benefiting from health service; serve as advocates, facilitators, liaisons and resource coordinators; provide appropriate care for emergencies, evaluation, triage, disease management and mental health; as well as prevention; and mentor and empower residents, communities and health care systems to achieve positive outcomes and reach optimal wellness. The course specific needs will be determined from the conduction of a local needs assessment and approved by the local medical director. Upon completion, students will be prepared to return to their local agency for additional training to be eligible for one of two designations-- Community Based Paramedic (CBP) or Advanced Practice Paramedic (APP). This course provides information about contemporary community health and school hygiene issues. Topics include health education and current information about health trends. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and devise strategies to prevent today’s community health problems. This course surveys a range of public health problems and issues, including the development of prevention strategies. Topics include maternal health, HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, professional burnout, substance use/misuse, sexually transmitted infections, and social determinants of health. Upon completion, students should be able to identify health issues and demonstrate prevention strategies (NC Community Colleges, 2024).

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