Basic EMT Practicum

Catalog description

This hands-on course provides supervised clinical and field experience in real-world emergency medical settings, allowing students to apply knowledge and skills learned in EMT Theory. Students will participate in hospital emergency departments, ambulance ride-alongs with licensed EMS providers, and simulation labs. The focus is on developing proficiency in patient assessment, airway management, bleeding control, splinting, and basic life support. Under the supervision of certified preceptors, students will gain exposure to a variety of emergency scenarios and patient populations. The practicum is designed to meet the clinical and field experience requirements set forth by the National EMS Education Standards and is required for eligibility to take the NREMT certification exam.