Title: Describe the roles and responsibilities of an EMT toward personal safety and the safety of the crew, patient, and bystanders.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician I (14055-I) > Section: Exploring Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems

Description should include

- standard safety precautions
- personal protective equipment (PPE)
- stress management (including dealing with death and dying)
- prevention of work-related injuries
- lifting and moving patients
- disease transmission
- wellness principles.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What probable stressors are EMRs exposed to?
- What resources are available to support mental health and stress management for EMS providers?
- What effect does using improper lifting technique have on the provider and on the patient?
- Why should an EMR have a good understanding of the stages of grief?
- What are some measures that can be taken for provider safety?