PMED 0245 - PARAMEDIC HOSPITAL CLINICAL PRACTICE

5 Credit Hours

This course provides the student an opportunity to apply didactic content and lab practice to the clinical environment. Activities are directed so that students gain familiarity with initiating and continuing care for injured and ill patients in a variety of adult-child acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on professional clinical practice guidelines for basic Paramedic procedures. Students will practice safe operation of equipment, and appropriate technology selection for desired therapeutic effects. Clinical areas to be included are Behavioral Health, Burn Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab, Dialysis, Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Labor & Delivery, Respiratory Therapy, Surgery and Pediatrics.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of PMED 0260 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Co-requisites: PMED 0229.