EMS 223 — Introduction to Community Health 3 Credits
Presents a survey of theory and practice in community health. Specific attention is given to the public health system, voluntary health agencies, epidemiology, solving community health problems, and the role of community health education. A research paper about a selected community health problem or issue is required. (3 lec) EMS/EMSP 224 Paramedic Clinical I 4 Credits Provides the opportunity for each student to develop competency in clinical skills within the hospital and pre-hospital setting. Clinical rotations occur in cardiac care units, newborn nurseries, labor and delivery, post anesthesia units, one-day surgery, geriatrics, respiratory, cardiology, emergency room, operating room, and others. The prehospital rotation allows students to assume the role of the paramedic in order to perfect clinical and assessment skills. During this rotation, the student will primarily observe and assist the precepting paramedics. The student works under the direction of an experienced preceptor.