Chapter 1-EMS Systems

Question 1

Certification

Answer 1

A process in which a person is evaluated as meeting certain predetermined standards for safe and effective emergency operations and patient care. (NREMT test)

Question 2

Credentialing

Answer 2

Verification of qualifications necessary to be allowed to practice.

Question 3

Licensure

Answer 3

Legal authority to practice in state.

Question 4

Public Safety Access Point

Answer 4

Call Center

Question 5

Public Health

Answer 5

Branch of medicine focused on examining the needs of the entire population with the goal of preventing health problems.

Question 6

Mobile Integrated Health Care (MIHC)

Answer 6

Method of delivering health care that involves providing health care within the community.

Question 7

Community Paramedicine

Answer 7

Health care model in which experienced paramedics received advanced training to equip them to provide additional services in the prehospital environment. Such as health evaluations monitoring of chronic illnesses and patient advocacy.

Question 8

Emergency Medical Dispatch

Answer 8

System that assists dispatchers