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PM 212 PARAMEDIC FIELD PRACTICE CAPSTONE



The paramedic field practice capstone course is a comprehensive field experience where students work under the supervision of a paramedic on Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances for at least 250 hours.  Sutdents are required to participate in the comprehensive emergency medical care for at least 50 patients at the ALS level and serve as tema leader for a minimum of 25 of those calls.  Students submit written documentation throughout the field rotations.  This course also includes 40 hours of National Registery ecam preparation at the conclusion of field rotations. 5 Credits. Lab: 4 hours per week (10-week session). Clinical: 20 hours per week (10-week session). Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology [BI 215, BI 217, BI 113, or equivalent], PM 201, PM 202, PM 203, PM 204, PM 205, PM 206, PM 207, PM 210, PM 211.  Department consent required.  A minimum of 90% must be achieved on all drug dosage calculations while in clinical. 5 Credits Prerequisites: PM 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 110, 111, 112, 113, BI 113 Prerequisite or Co-requisite: PM 210. Note: A combination of BI 215 and BI 217 may be taken in place of BI 113