EG 303 - EMT Paramedic Ambulance Field Internship

Credit Hours: 7

This field internship on an EMT Paramedic unit determines if the student is competent to function as an entry level EMT-Paramedic. Two phases will enable the student to progress from observation, to skills performance, to the role of team leader. Students will be expected to integrate history-taking, physical exam, cognitive knowledge and skills performance into total management of the patient. The internship is augmented with comprehensive examination in assessment based management, and the new York State-mandated final practical skills examination.
Prerequisites: Basic EMT. Successful completion of all previous 100 and 200 level courses. Candidates must obtain permission of the program coordinator and the medical director prior to taking this class.
Corequisites: EG 302.