Title: Lesson 14-1 Principles of Safely Operating a Ground Ambulance
Course: EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician > Section: Module XIV EMS Operations

Discuss and demonstrate the principles of safely operating a ground ambulance

At the end of this lesson and the associated lab activities students will be able to:

Cognitive Learning Objectives

- 14-1.1 Discuss the importance of performing regular vehicle & equipment inspection
- 14-1.2 Describe the general provisions of Florida laws relating to the operation of the ambulance and privileges
- 14-1.3 Discuss "Due Regard for Safety of All Others" while operating an emergency vehicle
- 14-1.4 Provide examples of some high risk situations and hazards that may affect the safety of the ambulance and its passengers during both pre-transport & transport

Affective Objectives

- 14-1.1 Explain the rationale for appropriate report of patient information
- 14-1.2 Explain the rationale for having the unit prepared to respond

Psychomotor Objectives

- No psychomotor objectives identified

Readings

- AAOS 10e, Chapters 35-39
- Limmer 12e, Chapters 30, 38-41