Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: establish a therapeutic and culturally-appropriate patient relationship using professional communication; demonstrate basic life support skills designed to preserve life; communicate both orally and written with healthcare professionals in a manner set by the medical community; demonstrate proficiency in use of Advanced Life Support Equipment; select and administer the appropriate drug for an identified emergent condition according to local and national protocol and evaluate the patient's response to the therapy; identify potential scene safety threats, and when necessary, intervene using fundamental crisis intervention techniques; explain basic human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology related to human development and how it is relevant to providing emergency medical care; display professional behaviors complimentary to the profession through sound ethical decision making; practice emergency medicine under the scope of practice set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; and use critical thinking skills to confidently and effectively manage emergency situations.