PARAMEDIC PRACTIUCM II

3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: EMS 240 with a C or better or equivalent, current Illinois EMT licensure or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification and department approval. This course is the last of six courses designed to prepare the student to function as a Paramedic and is a continuation of EMS 240. The student will participate in field clinical experiences with an advanced life support unit. Emphasis will be placed on enhancement of team leadership abilities, critical thinking skills and differential diagnosis of the ill or injured patient. The experiences gained during this course will further develop the skills and knowledge gleaned in EMS 230-233 and EMS 240. Fifteen laboratory hours per week.