2 part assignment. Please help

ASSIGNMENT #1

For this assignment, you are to respond to the following topics. Discuss the topic thoroughly, using the course learning outcomes for this unit as a foundation to discuss the concepts.

·  Research an incident involving decontamination, and briefly describe the incident. Discuss why decontamination of personnel in the warm and cold zones is essential to ensure removal of the hazardous material. Explain why a situation where decontamination of personnel is not performed threatens the health of the public and should be of concern to EMS leaders.

The purpose of this assignment is for you to apply the concepts and knowledge you learned within this unit. Also, this provides you with the opportunity to use your skills, expertise, and experience to enrich your response. Since you are offered the choice of which assignment to complete, you should provide a rich and thorough discussion on the concepts and how these could relate to your field or career choice. To supplement your discussion, you may use journal articles, case studies, scholarly papers, and other sites you may find pertinent.

Your response should be at least two pages of content, double spaced and appropriately cited using APA style writing. Any material that is directly quoted is required to have the necessary citation. Your paper should have a title page and reference page meeting APA format. This should largely be original work that demonstrates a higher level of learning. The use of examples is appropriate to show that you can analyze the information and apply it to other situations.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

ASSIGNMENT #2

Unit VIII Research Report

Hypothetically, you have been asked to review your EMS organization’s plan for dealing with special populations, including children, during public health emergencies and make suggestions for improving the current plan. Compose a report of no less than two pages that first outlines the organization’s current plan, and then give suggestions based on knowledge you have gained through this course and other outside scholarly sources, describing ways you can improve upon the current plan. Please be sure to properly cite and reference all sources used, including your textbook, using APA format.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.