EMS 280P1 Co-op Ed: Paramedic Internship P1

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 the following Major: Paramedicine

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the 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