Liability for ECPs
There are many areas of liability in an ECPs job. Recognizing these liabilities, training, and following policies and procedures can lessen liability.
Upon completion of this training, the student will be able to:
Define liability.
State terms and definitions related to liability.
Differentiate negligence from gross negligence.
List the four elements of negligence.
List seven common types of negligence in the ECC.
Recognize areas of liability in the ECC.
Discuss liability cases involving ECPs and ECCs.
Course Information
Liability for ECPs Learning Objectives
Liability for ECPs Worksheet
Introduction
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Knowledge Checkpoint
Terminology
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Elements of Negligence
Video: What is Negligence?
Knowledge Checkpoint
Types of Negligence
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Video Question
Knowledge Checkpoint - Scenarios
Areas of Liability
Video: Lawsuit Calls for Answers on Faulty Dispatch
Knowledge Checkpoint