Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic IV

Catalog description

Course is the fourth of four laboratory and clinical instruction courses for the Paramedic Program. This final course in the sequence also includes ambulance experience. Students are required to use higher order thinking and critical reasoning skills to safely care for patients in and out of the hospital environment under the direct supervision of an approved paramedic system preceptor. Students are required to complete a state-specified number of field internship hours, including a minimum number of patient care contacts and demonstration of competencies. During these field internship hours, students are required to successfully demonstrate ascending mastery of skills and accountability. Upon successful completion of the courses, students will be eligible to take the National Registry of Paramedic exam and obtain Paramedic licensure by IDPH.