EMS 247 Field Experience

Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 241, EMS 242, EMS 243, and EMS 244 with a grade of “C” or better. Current/active National or State License as a EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate. 
3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours: 4 credit hours
This 4-credit hour course introduces the student to patients with special challenges, an introduction to the medical incident command, hazardous and rescue awareness and ambulance operations. Emergency Department and Fast Track clinical rotations continue. Students will work under the direct supervision of a certified paramedic and will accumulate a minimum of 400 hours of actual ambulance service including a minimum of 50 ALS calls. The student must serve as a Team Leader on the Field Provisional Calls.