Critical Applications for Paramedicine

Catalog description

This course is designed for the paramedic student to use information learned in the classroom, lab skills setting and hospital clinical to assess a patient, formulate a field diagnosis, perform appropriate interventions and modify the treatments as necessary. The interactive course utilizes simulation, programmed patients and case studies along with written and oral debriefing. A comprehensive written exam similar in design and scope to state and national certification exams is also required. Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better tosuccessfully meet program requirements. OPEN ONLY Open only to matriculated Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic students. Pre-requisite(s): EMSP 222 Pediatrics and Geriatrics for The Paramedic Pre- or co- requisite(s): EMSP 221 Clinical for Medical and Special Considerations