Paramedic Clinical I

Catalog description

This clinical course is designed to build upon the student's existing knowledge base and accompany the Foundations of Advanced Prehospital Care and Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care courses. Clinical rotations focus on the development and refinement of patient assessment, history, physical exam, and triage skills. Field rotations will ensure students have an understanding of the local EMS system, while ensuring the student can function independently as a NYS EMT-B on a transporting ambulance and assist a paramedic in advanced care. Prerequisite: matriculation in EMS program; co-requisites: EMS 110, EMS 110L, and EMS 112.