EMS 249 Paramedic Initial Field Clinical (5 credits)

1. Provide comprehensive patient assessment and care in the pre-hospital setting.
2. Demonstrate communication skills as needed as an EMS professional.
3. Utilize constructive feedback from industry professionals to improve foundational knowledge and skills.
4. Collaborate with medical personnel and other providers on continued patient care.
5. Perform required tasks to meet eligibility requirements for the National Registry Paramedic Exam (NREMT-P).

1. Address potential hazards to the patient(s), civilians, and emergency management team during an emergency.
2. Conduct a patient evaluation.
3. Maintain equipment used in emergency patient care.
4. Apply rationality, self-awareness, critical thinking and discipline in responding to emergency situations as an emergency service responder.
5. Communicate essential continuing patient care information to responding and hospital personnel.
6. Administer emergency treatment rendered at an advanced life support level.