Identifies the key points of the legal, political, and regulatory environment associated with the administration and workings of a modern emergency medical service (EMS). The importance of the collective body of laws and regulations are examined as it relates to EMS. This course focuses on the mechanics of the legal system, specific laws directly related to the provision and management of EMS, due process and disciplinary procedures for EMS personnel issues, the importance of quality documentation, and the study of specific acts of federal legislation such as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).