EMSP 260 — Paramedic Fundamentals A and EMSP 262 Paramedicine Clinical A. EMSP 262 Paramedicine Clinical A
This course is a work-based learning experience conducted in a hospital/clinical setting that enables the paramedic student to apply specialized occupational therapy, concepts, and skills learned in EMSP 260 Paramedic Fundamentals A and EMSP 261 Paramedicine Lab Practical A. Students complete a minimum of 133 hours in their clinical practicum. Students begin to integrate didactic knowledge with clinical experience under the supervision of a preceptor. Clinical rotations are conducted in a variety of medical-related facilities to include: emergency divisions, intensive care/critical care units, psychiatric, and pediatrics. Students are required to document all clinical skills and time in tracking software. Students must achieve a final course grade of 80, which is equal to a B-, receive a satisfactory clinical evaluation, and adhere to the program requirements. B- or higher in EMSP 101 Introduction to Paramedicine, B- or higher in EMSP 112 Paramedic Pharmacology, and ENGL 101 English Composition I; or permission of the paramedic program director and/or dean; or departmental approval. Co- requisites: EMSP 260 Paramedic Fundamentals A and EMSP 261 Paramedicine Lab Practical A.