Revised 08/2018

EMS 248 - Paramedic Comprehensive Field Experience (2 CR.)

Course Description

Expands the student experience with live patient assessment and management into the field setting. It is the third step in a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

Focuses on scene management and patient care in the pre-hospital setting.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

None.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

  • Perform a trauma assessment on adult, geriatric and pediatric patient populations.
  • Perform a medical assessment on adult, geriatric and pediatric patient populations.
  • Establish an IV on a minimum of five (5) patients in the clinical setting within 100% accuracy.
  • Administer a medication via intramuscular route in the field setting
  • Administer a medication via subcutaneous route in the field setting.
  • Administer a medication via inhaled route in the field setting.
  • Demonstrate competency in delivery of care in the field setting.

Major Topics to Be Included

  • Safety Concepts
    • Safety assessment
    • Personal protective equipment
    • Infectious disease prevention
  • Patient Assessment
    • Comprehensive medical assessment-Adult
    • Comprehensive medical assessment-Pediatric
    • Comprehensive medical assessment-Geriatric
    • Comprehensive trauma assessment-Adult
    • Comprehensive trauma assessment-Pediatric
    • Comprehensive trauma assessment-Geriatric
    • Comprehensive assessment of a pregnant patient
  • Isolated Skills
    • Establish IV
    • Intravenous therapy
    • Intramuscular injections
    • Subcutaneous injection
    • Inhaled medications
    • Endotracheal Intubation
    • Delivery of a newborn
  • Communication and Documentation
    • Therapeutic communication with patient
    • Professional interaction with other healthcare professionals
    • Patient advocacy
    • Documentation
  • Delivery of Service
    • Teamwork and diplomacy
    • Competency in assessment and skills
    • Patient advocacy
    • Self-confidence