PARA 0426 - Community Paramedic Clinical Experience

Spring 2 Credit Hours
Community Paramedic Clinical Experience is the field / clinical aspect of the Community Paramedic course. This course is the practical application of the theoretical concepts that are presented in the Community Paramedic course in the real world setting. Particular emphasis will be placed on advanced assessment, skills and critical thinking aspects of treatment of the patient in a home or community setting without transport. One 8 hr. shift in a setting designed to prepare the student for Community Paramedic experiences per week is required as well as online testing and assignments. Prerequisites: Paramedic Certification and Departmental Approval. Co-requisites: PARA 0425 and PARA 0427 .