EMS 211 - Paramedic Clinical I

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 introduce the student to the clinical aspect in the field of emergency medical services in specific areas of preparatory and advanced airway 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 on 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, bleeding control, fracture 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 first of a four-course clinical sequence.
NOTE: 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 101, BIO 1100 and ENG 1200
Corequisite(s): EMS 210
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services