Paramedic Field Internship

Catalog description

This course provides experience and feedback to enhance student's knowledge of emergency care in a clinical setting. Requires a minimum of 486 hours, and students must document at least 40 advanced life support (ALS) patient contacts. Student will provide the full continuum of care from initial contact to transfer of care at the receiving facility for half of all ALS contacts. Students must obtain minimum competency as a Team Leader. The field internship provides the student with an opportunity to serve as team leader in a variety of pre-hospital advanced life support emergency medical situations. May be taken any number of times for a maximum of 16 units of Cooperative Work Experience. Transfer: CSU. Prerequisite: EMS 16 with a minimum grade of Pass.