EMT 295 - ALS Independent Research

1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Independent research in advanced pre-hospital care. Includes developing and writing an independent, applied research project, utilizing American Psychological Association (APA) style and format. Also includes exploration of current issues in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or related subject matter through active research.

Information: Research and writing will be done independently with assistance from the course instructor. Student will select a research topic with approval of course instructor.

Course Learning Outcomes

Conduct an independent applied research project on a current ALS subject.
Demonstrate a familiarity with a variety of research methodologies and other sources, including library and Internet.
Demonstrate the ability to compose and correctly apply APA style and formatting.
Produce a minimum written output of 3,000 words including an applied research paper and other written works.

Outline:

Purpose of Research
1. Discovery
2. Interpretation of facts
3. Professionalism
Research Methods
1. Historical
2. Descriptive
3. Evaluative
4. Experimental
5. Correlation
Research Sources
1. Library
2. Internet
APA Style
1. Punctuation
2. Abbreviations
3. Citation
4. Format
Development of Research Paper
1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Literature review
4. Discussion
5. Conclusion
6. References
Written Works
1. Research paper
2. Other written works
3. A minimum total of 3,000 words