EMS 285 EMS Capstone

Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psychomotor skills, and effective performance in simulated emergency situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of EMS-related events.

Pre-requisite(s): EMS 220, EMS 250, and EMS 260.
Course is typically offered in Summer.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Apply entry-level paramedic pharmacology in patient care.
Demonstrate entry-level workforce paramedic management of medical, behavioral and traumatic emergencies involving all patient types and age categories.
Apply appropriate entry-level workforce paramedic prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with medical, behavioral and traumatic emergencies during simulated patient care.