This includes 176 hours at an acute care facility performing Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency Skills. This course is the field internship portion of the Paramedic Program. Students will spend 600 hours in the field with a transport service performing Emergency Medical Technician skills. Finger prints must be obtained by completion of class. Enables students to become familiar with basic principles of nursing, including procedures and techniques.
Clinical experience is provided in extended care facilities.
Students will learn to provide and meet the patient's basic physical and psychological needs and promote a spirit of restoration and independence in a safe, efficient and competent manner. State approved precertification program. Does not guarantee certification. Must achieve grade C or better to take state certification examination. Covers all techniques of emergency medical care.