PMD-1050 Introduction to the Paramedic Clinical Environment

Credits 3
The student is introduced to the paramedic clinical environment in supervised experiences provided in the field and hospital clinical settings that correlate with knowledge, skills, and techniques presented in PMD-1000, PMD-1010, and PMD-1020. Emphasis is placed on advanced life support systems operations, patient assessment, and treatment of medical emergencies.
Prerequisite(s): Program admission.
Corequisite(s): PMD-1000, PMD-1010, and PMD-1020.
12 clinical hours/week.
(Offered summer only.)

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate methods of assessment and management of a patient with a medical emergency, including identification and significance of pathophysiological assessment findings, as prescribed in the current paramedic national education standards.
Demonstrate assessment and management of a patient with a medical emergency, including advanced airway placement and management; establishment of vascular access; medication administration; and, operation of current standard patient monitoring devices, as prescribed in the current paramedic national education standards.
Identify indications, contraindications, side effects, and responses associated with the application of patient care processes, including advanced airway placement and management; establishment of vascular access; medication administration; and, operation of current standard patient monitoring devices, as prescribed in the current paramedic national education standards.
Perform documentation of patient assessment and management, as it relates to the application of clinical skills, including the associated data entry.
Disseminate patient information in verbal form, either in person or through radio/phone communication, as prescribed in the current paramedic national education standards.