EMS-271 Paramedic Capstone

Utilize critical thinking skills, comprehensive history, and physical assessment within their patient interactions to formulate and institute an appropriate field impression and treatment plan for various diseases and traumatic injuries within a diverse community. Identify factors affecting the health and health needs of a patient. Integrate team leadership, patient advocacy and entry-level practice as a paramedic professional. Demonstrate skill proficiency as an entry-level provider in scenario-based testing. Demonstrate effective communications in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient's outcome. Practice selected procedures on each other during college lab. Lab fee $300. Clinical fee $350. Prerequisite: EMS 251 with a grade of C or better.

Section Info: Note: Students should plan on attending class either online or on campus Tuesday through Friday, with an occasional Monday, from 0900-1600. Schedule will be given to students via Canvas, course syllabus, and student email. This section is for PGCo Dept. only.