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OHS5117 Foundation Studies in Emergency Management
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:

This unit introduces the student to the way the legal system can affect the provision of emergency services. Topics include common law, statute law, negligence, consent, assault, emergency law, the role of the Coroner's office, and an introduction to safety management.


This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
G59Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006