EMS 217 — Paramedic: Hospital Internship I
Provides a minimum of 200 clinical hours in a variety of experiences and situations as specified by the EMS Medical Director and endorsed by the Advisory Committee. Each student shall have access to adequate numbers of patients, proportionally distributed by illness, injury, gender, age and common problems encountered in the delivery of emergency care. While in the clinical units, students apply instructional theory into practice to deliver safe, entry-level EMS care in a controlled environment under the direct supervision of a unit-assigned preceptor. Rotations include the following areas: adult and pediatric emergency departments, critical care units, labor and delivery, operation room and mental health unit. This course is graded using a pass/fail grade mode. (formerly EMS 214) Prerequisite: EMS 210 with a grade of C or better, successful completion of health screening, immunizaton requirements, background check and purchase of FISDAP software licensing.
Prerequisites: EMS 210