EMS 221 - Paramedic Clinical II

3 Credit(s) Hours: 15 hrs.

This clinical course covers the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for preparation as a paramedic. It is designed to continue the student experience in the clinical aspect in the field of emergency medical services in specific areas of preparatory, advanced airway management, trauma and medical in the setting of a hospital department (clinical) and/or ambulance (field). Students will participate in a series of clinical/field rotations of eight-hour shifts either in a hospital department or an ambulance. Clinical/field rotations include areas such as adult and pediatric emergency departments, critical care units, morgue, operating room, psychiatric units, labor and delivery, other hospital departments (as needed) and basic and advanced life support ambulances. Lab work includes: patient assessment and management, intravenous (IV) access techniques, endotracheal intubation, calculating dosages, preparing medications for administration and practice in all administration techniques. Skills are subsequently demonstrated and evaluated in the laboratory, hospital, and/or field setting. The number of minimum patient experiences is delineated. Some students, however, may be required to schedule additional shifts to acquire an acceptable minimum of competencies and experiences. Students must satisfactorily perform all practical skills in order to successfully complete the course. This course is the second of a four-course clinical sequence.

Since paramedic students are already NYS-Certified EMTs, they are expected to participate in patient care (under direct supervision of a preceptor) up to their level of training.
Offered only during winter or summer module.

Prerequisite(s): EMS 210 and EMS 211
Corequisite(s): EMS 220
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services