EMS 217Paramedic Clinical Rotation IV

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This course is a continuation of Paramedic Clinical Rotation III (EMS-216). It is a work-based learning experience conducted in a hospital/clinical setting that enables the paramedic student to apply specialized occupational theory, concepts, and learning skills in Principles of Paramedicine I (EMS-205), Principles of Paramedicine II (EMS-206), Principles of Paramedicine III (EMS-207), and Principles of Paramedicine IV (EMS-208). Students will complete 50 hours in this clinical practicum. Students will be required to document all clinical time and complete program requirements for ECG interpretations including 12 lead, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), patient assessments in psychiatric, pediatrics and geriatrics. 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 Director and/or the Medical Director. MEETING DETAILS: 50 hrs clin