A fifteen week course designed to prepare the Paramedic Student with the skills needed to treat the critically ill and injured patient. The semester will focus on the recognition of medical, trauma, pediatric, geriatric, and OB/GYN emergencies. The student will be prepared for the practical portion as well as the written portion of the National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic certification examination. A minimum of 200 hours clinical/100 hours Capstone/Internship hours (total 300 hours) will be required before advancing to Paramedic III. Students will document all field and clinical time through an electronic tracking program. Formerly EMT 2216.
Semester Offered
Spring only