EMS 281 - Paramedic Clinical Practice I

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Current Oregon EMT, AEMT, or EMT-Intermediate license.

Corequisite(s):

EMS 271

Course Description: The clinical experience of this course will focus on airway management in the anesthesia setting, patient assessment in the Emergency Department, and Basic Life Support (BLS) assessments with a Paramedic Field Preceptor. The class will begin with an orientation session to the clinical tracking system and the RCC Paramedic Clinical Manual. Specific procedures and issues common to clinical sites will be reviewed with the students prior to beginning their rotations. Clinical orientation to each site may be required prior to clinical placement.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Safely perform emergency procedures, including endotracheal intubation on live patients of various age groups.
CLO#2: Perform an adequate patient assessment and formulate and implement a treatment plan for patients with a variety of medical and traumatic emergencies. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Demonstrate workplace expectations regarding attendance, safety, conduct, and professionalism.
CLO#4: Perform as an individual with appropriate bedside manner during patient care situations.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (90) and a standard RCC delivery of (99) lab hours in clinical sites such as the OR, ER, and a field site, not to exceed (108) hours per term. Hours, sites, and clinical times vary depending on clinical site availability and actual experience.