All actual response assignments and emergency modes are: predetermined by local Medical
Control and EMS Administration
Medical professional and communications experts from around the world contribute to the ongoing
dev3elopment of the MPDS True
What's the difference between certification and accreditation? Individuals are certified, and
agencies are accredited
List the six roles of the the EMD Interrogator
Field Communicator
Dispatch Life Support Provider
Resource Allocator (Triage)
Life Impactor
Logistics Coordinator
List four call processing objectives Safety
System Response
Patient Care
Information for Responders
List five benefits of structured calltaking and protocol use An established standard of service
Prioritized responses
Quality improvement procedures
Certification and Accreditation
Reduced exposure to liability
The MPDS symbol with the PDI/Lights/Arrow directs the EMD to: Send, PDI's and return to
questioning