Capstone

Catalog description

This course serves as the summative field evaluation to determine if the student is competent to serve as an entry-level clinician. Field rotations place the student in the role of team leader for all calls and expect them to integrate history taking, physical exams, and cognitive knowledge into the total management of the patient. Comprehensive examinations will evaluate the candidate's knowledge base and psychomotor skills. This course serves as the capstone for the paramedic program and prepares the student for independent clinical practice. Prerequisites: Students must pass a standardized National exam assessing theoretical knowledge and skill competencies, be matriculated in EMS program and have earned a C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, EMS 121, EMS 130, EMS 130L, EMS 131, EMS 140, EMS 140L, EMS 141, EMS 150, EMS 150L, and EMS 151; co-requisite: EMS 201.