EMSP 295 — Paramedic Field Internship
Students apply theory and acquired clinical skills while performing pre-hospital treatment under the supervision of certified paramedics. Upon successful completion of the course, students meet minimum CoAEMSP skill requirements and have a working knowledge of entry-level paramedic skills, hospital/ clinical operations, and requisite field experience. Students complete a minimum of 150 hours in their field practicum as adopted by the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services. Adherence to the attendance policy, receipt of a satisfactory evaluation, completion of minimum CoAEMSP skills, and a minimum final course grade of 80, which is equal to a B-, must be met in order to be eligible for the Massachusetts state exam or equivalent standard. Fundamentals III, B- or higher in EMSP 251 Paramedicine Lab III, and B- or higher in EMSP 252 Paramedicine Clinical III; or B- or higher in EMSP 280 Paramedic Fundamentals C, B- or higher in EMSP 281 Paramedicine Lab Practical C, and B- or higher in EMSP 282 Paramedicine Clinical C; or permission of paramedic program director and/or dean; or departmental approval. Engineering