Internship, Final Evaluation Phase

Catalog description

This course is designed to be the summative field evaluation that will determine if the student is competent to serve as an entry-level clinician. Field rotations will place the student in team leadership roles for all EMS responses. The student is expected to integrate history taking, physical exam, and cognitive knowledge into the total management of the patient. The paramedic will be assigned to work on an ALS unit with a program preceptor. NYS DOH Basic EMT Certification is needed and must be sustained throughout the length of the course. Travel outside of the Capital District may be required. Occasionally hours may need to be exceeded to achieve these goals. OPEN ONLY Open only to matriculated Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic students. Pre-requisite(s): EMSP 230 Critical Applications for Paramedicine with a final grade of “C” or better and current NYS DOH Basic EMT Certification is needed and must be sustained throughout the length of the course.