EMS 17 - Paramedic Field Internship

    Recent Professors
    MICHAEL FRITH
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    24–44 students
    Credits
    9
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") or higher. EMS 16
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of EMS 17
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides experience and feedback to enhance student's knowledge of emergency care in a clinical setting. Requires a minimum of 486 hours, and students must document at least 40 advanced life support (ALS) patient contacts. Student will provide the full continuum of care from initial contact to transfer of care at the receiving facility for half of all ALS contacts. Students must obtain minimum competency as a Team Leader. The field internship provides the student with an opportunity to serve as team leader in a variety of pre-hospital advanced life support emergency medical situations.