EMSP1274 — Advanced Hospital Practicum IV
EMSP 1274 - Advanced Hospital Practicum IV EMSP 1274 - Advanced Hospital Practicum IV Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab 4 Course Description: This practicum provides the student with opportunities for entry-level paramedic care with occupational experiences in a cardiac cath lab, coronary care unit, and emergency department. Under instructor and preceptor guidance, the student will synthesize and apply theories and skills learned throughout the program. Emphasis will be placed upon team leading, critical thinking, prioritization, assessment, therapeutic communication, and life-saving interventions. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current state EMT certification; current AHA BLS Provider certification; required immunizations; current healthcare insurance. MnTC Goals None Major Content Patient Assessment & Management Anatomy and physiology Pathophysiology Epidemiology Health screening Standing operating procedures Assess patients of all ages Manage patient care - both medical and trauma Participate in care of patient Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty Skills Development Perform basic life support skills Initiate peripheral IVs Manage ABCs Apply EKG leads Interpret rhythms Cardiovert/defibrillate Prepare and administer medications Follow universal precautions Function as team leader Perform at level of entry level
Prerequisites: EMSP1227, EMSP1270