Demonstrates understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic within an EMS system by applying the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to assessment and management of emergency patients, including the ability to properly administer medications and communicate effectively with patients.
Demonstrate the ability to serve as the team leader on all calls in a variety of emergency situations.
Explain how to establish and/or maintain a patent airway, oxygenate, and ventilate a patient.
Evaluate patient history and perform a comprehensive physical exam on any patient and communicate the findings to others.
Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for all patients.
Course Description This course is the summative evaluation of paramedic training. This is the final lab course for the paramedic student to prepare for the National Registry paramedic exam. Successful completion of this course will allow the student to receive a paramedic completion certificate and take the paramedic exam. Knowledge and skills from the core curriculum courses will be incorporated into the review process to include skills testing, practice test review and scenario testing. Credits: 1