EMS 1542 - Paramedic Clinical Practicum I

Credits: 2
This is a supervised rotation in clinical settings. It emphasizes the application of previous course work in the clinical environment. Clinical areas emphasized include the Emergency Department, OR/Recovery, Critical Care, Labor and Delivery, and others that provide the patient contacts needed to meet the ALS curricula. The student will be able to use skills learned in the previous semester. Specific skills to be practiced during this time include patient assessment, endotracheal intubations, medication administration, and EKG recognition.