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Apr 25, 2024
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EMS 231 - Paramedic Clinical III
2 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, and pharmacology in the setting of a hospital department (clinical) and/or ambulance (field). Students will participate in a series of clinical rotations of eight-hour shifts either in a hospital department or an ambulance. Clinical 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 third 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.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 220 and EMS 221
Corequisite(s): EMS 230
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