Title: Describe the roles and responsibilities of an EMR toward personal safety and the safety of the crew, patient, and bystanders.
Course: Emergency Medical Responder (14055-IV) > Section: Exploring Medical Responder Fundamentals

Description should include

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

Teacher Resource:

- The Code Green Campaign

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?