Offered by Emergency and Disaster Health Systems .

The Emergency Health Systems Minor integrates healthcare, public health, and emergency and disaster management knowledge to equip students with the skills needed to effectively assess, triage, and treat patients in emergency and disaster situations. Students will delve into the principles of emergency medicine, including trauma care, cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, and neurological emergencies. They will explore the role of EMS within the broader healthcare system, learning about the coordination of pre-hospital care, ambulance operations, and emergency department protocols. Through hands-on training and experiential learning opportunities, students will gain experience in emergency medical procedures, patient stabilization techniques, and crisis management strategies. They will also start to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills essential for effective teamwork in high-pressure environments. The minor in Emergency Health Systems is ideal for students pursuing careers as a physician, physician assistant, nurse, other allied health positions, public health, emergency management, or related fields. It provides a valuable complement to majors in healthcare disciplines and offers practical knowledge that is applicable across a range of emergency response settings, including hospitals, ambulatory services, disaster relief organizations, and public safety agencies.