Unit I Homework Assignment

A historic EMS document was written in 1966, and in 1995, another historic document provided an agenda for future EMS

development. Much of what was developed from both of these documents set the stage for the future of emergency medical

services (EMS) as it is today. In 1966, the report listed below set the stage for EMS to begin to develop systems in every

state.

National Research Council. (1966). Accidental death and disability: The neglected disease of modern society. Retrieved

from http://www.ems.gov/pdf/1997-Reproduction-AccidentalDeathDissability.pdf

In 1995, the EMS Agenda for the Future proposed 14 attributes of EMS to consider for the next 30 years. You can view this

document by clicking the link below.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (1995). EMS agenda for the future. Retrieved from

http://www.ems.gov/pdf/2010/EMSAgendaWeb_7-06-10.pdf

Using these reports as a template, conduct research of modern-day EMS journals or reports, and develop an explanation for

what you think will be the key areas facing EMS in the next 20 years. Your report should include a minimum of seven

attributes (from the original 14) to consider. Within your homework assignment, please make sure you address the history

of prehospital emergency medical care and what you believe the future of EMS will look like in another 10 to 20 years.

Your homework assignment should be at least two pages (500 words). Include at least three academically credible sources,

one of which must be from the CSU Online Library. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.