Paramedic Clinical Rotation I

Catalog description

Work-based learning experience conducted in a hospital/clinical setting that enables the paramedic student to apply specialized occupational theory, concepts, and skills learned in Principles of Paramedicine I (EMS-205). Students will complete a minimum of 150 hours in this clinical practicum. Students will integrate instruction with clinical experience under the supervision of a preceptor. Clinical rotations will be conducted in a variety of medical-related facilities to include, emergency divisions, respiratory therapy, anesthesia, surgical units, and labor and delivery. Students will be required to document all clinical time and complete program requirements for patient assessments, intubations, medication administrations, IV Bolus, infusions, live births, and cannulations. Adherence to the program requirements, attendance policy, and receipt of satisfactory clinical evaluations must be achieved in order to advance in the program. Students are required to take and pass a terminal skill competency practical conducted by the program and/or medical director at the conclusion of this course. MEETING DETAILS: 150 hrs clin