EMTP 1204 - Paramedic Clinical II

Description
During this clinical phase, students will perform advanced patient assessments on patients. Some of the skills performed include: Endotracheal intubations, IV, Medication administration, observe child birth, and other procedures covered in class. This time is performed in the hospital setting.

Pre-Requisite
Admission into the Paramedic Sciences program.

Co-Requisite
EMTP 1201, EMTP 1202

4 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
240 average hours to complete the requirements

12 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student will: Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a paramedic perform a proper patient assessment and determine the medical diagnosis needed to formulate a patient care plan and execute that plan on a given patient.
Perform the acts necessary to function as a lead paramedic on the scene of a traumatic injury accident
Formulate a care plan for a given trauma patient and execute that plan in a timely manner
Interpret vital signs and other diagnostic information into a working patient diagnosis that will allow the student to provide lifesaving emergency care to that patient.
Judge the patient care being given by First Responders and EMTs and determine the worthiness of that treatment.
Apply a standard treatment plan as outlined in the Regional protocols for a given emergency situation on a real patient.
Recognize scene hazards and patient hazards and create a plan of action to keep him/herself safe as well as the crew.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students demonstrate information literacy.

Standard Practices
Assessments

Students will be in the clinical setting to improve their skills and assessments

Grading Guidelines

Grades are derived from number of skills performed and evaluations received from field preceptors