EMS 280P1 - Co-op Ed: Paramedic Internship P1

3-12 Credit(s)

First term of a two-term course where paramedic students continue their learning by interning on an advance life support ambulance that responds to 911 emergencies. Students are paired with highly skilled local paramedics for their learning experience.

Prerequisite: EMS 262  with grade of C- or better; P/NP not accepted. Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Paramedicine
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to:

1. Understand and demonstrate professional appearance

2. Understand the importance of accepting constructive feedback

3. Understand and demonstrate proper attitude toward EMS work

4. Demonstrate knowledge of agency policies and procedures

5. Demonstrate knowledge of State/County EMS rules and regulations, CME requirements

6. Demonstrate knowledge of basic life support protocols

7. Demonstrate knowledge of advanced life support protocols

8. Demonstrate proper equipment use.

9. Demonstrate proper response to calls

10. Demonstrate accuracy & completeness in routine forms

11. Demonstrate proper EMS run report writing: organization & completeness

12. Demonstrate proper EMS run reports: grammar, spelling, legibility

13. Demonstrate proper EMS run reports: completed in timely manner

14. Demonstrate proper HEAR system reports

15. Demonstrate proper scene management: normal conditions

16. Demonstrate proper scene management: stressful conditions 

17. Obtain appropriate patient history

18. Perform complete physical examinations

19. Demonstrate the ability to determine a differential diagnosis appropriate to history & physical exam

20. Demonstrate problem solving and decision making