EMS203 — Paramedic Clinical 2
Paramedic students will be scheduled for 135 hours of clinical and pre-hospital field experience in a variety of medical facilities in this clinical practicum. The student will be assigned to various clinical settings where they will perform patient assessments, administer medications, manage airways, start IVs, interpret ECG’s, and assist in the care and treatment of patients. Students will gain clinical experience integrating cognitive and psychomotor skills under the supervision of a hospital preceptor. During the pre-hospital rotation, students will work under the direction of an experienced Paramedic. Here they will learn pre-hospital scene management, patient priorities, treatment priorities, and practice skills in less controlled environment under the direct supervision of the precepting Paramedic. Students will also practice their leadership skills with hours designated to “giving back” to the EMS community – teaching CPR, organizing a blood pressure clinic, assisting in EMT or AEMT labs, etc. Students will be required to document all clinical time and complete a minimum number of assessments and skill sets.
Prerequisites: EMS200, EMS201