Knowledge
- Provide for safety of self, patient, and fellow workers. (pp. 18–27, 33)
- Discuss the importance of body substance isolation. (BSI). (pp. 20–23)
- Describe the steps the EMT-Basic should take for personal protection from airborne and bloodborne pathogens. (pp. 20–24)
- Identify the presence of hazardous materials. (pp. 19–20)
- Break down the steps to approaching a hazardous situation. (pp. 16–19)
- Use methods to reduce stress in self, patients, bystanders, and coworkers. (pp. 15–18)
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of critical incident stress. (pp. 15–18)
- State possible steps that the EMT-Basic may take to help reduce/alleviate stress. (pp. 16–18)
Attitude
- Explain the rationale for serving as an advocate for the use of appropriate protective equipment. (pp. 21–24)
