EMS 141 - Basic EMT Clinical II

Offered WI
Lecture- 0 Lab/Studio- 1.5
0.5 credit hrs/1.5 contact hrs
Prerequisite: EMS 118 - Basic EMT I, EMS 130 - Basic EMT Lab I, and EMS 140 - Basic EMT Clinical I with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
Corequisite: EMS 120 - Basic EMT II and EMS 131 - Basic EMT Lab II

Basic EMT Clinical II is designed to provide the student with hospital and ambulance skill experience beyond EMT 140 Basic EMT Clinical I. Students will continue to acquire a working knowledge of practices and procedures in the field of emergency care, and experience other areas of health care in other hospital and pre-hospital settings. Through hands-on training, the student will satisfactorily complete specified performance objectives. Clinical shifts will be scheduled by arrangement and may include 12 hour shifts.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate self-evaluation of effective and professional communication skills to patients and colleagues through end of shift journal.
Demonstrate sound judgment, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in the assessment of the scene, of patients, and method of care.
Exhibit proper principles of medical documentation and report writing.
Apply leadership skills in behavior at all times while involved in clinical rotations.
Effectively ask clinical preceptor questions pertaining to the application of knowledge learned in student didactic environment.
Demonstrate proper choice and use of medical equipment needed in emergency situations.
Exhibit professional conduct, including professional preparation and wearing of uniform.