EMS 316 - Paramedic Field Internship

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    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.2Lightout of 10
    Credits
    10
    Prerequisite
    EMS 311 AND EMS 312 AND EMS 313 AND EMS 314 AND EMS 315
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Provides practicum experience for paramedic students to observe and participate in emergency medical care supervised by a preceptor in an emergency response vehicle. Requires a minimum of 480 hours, and students must document at least 40 advanced life support (ALS) patient contacts. Students will provide the full continuum of care from initial contact to transfer of care at the receiving facility for half (20 minimum) 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. Additional outside accreditation fees may be required.