Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10531917Paramedic Clinical/Field 1

Course Information

Description

This course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in field and health care environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in formal high-fidelity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Prepare for incident response and EMS operations.

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you plan for emergencies and the delivery of paramedic services

you demonstrate use of personal protective equipment

you protect self and others from blood borne pathogens

you coordinate scene safety

you apply National Incident Management System standards

you maintain EMS vehicles and equipment

you comply with weapons of mass destruction (WMD) requirements

you prepare for the treatment of patients exposed to hazardous materials you utilize a triage system for mitigating multiple casualty incidents

you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board
Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to provide appropriate patient care.

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you apply appropriate use of pharmacology

you demonstrate an understanding of basic patient needs

you demonstrate appropriate patient assessments

you formulate field impressions

you formulate a working diagnosis

you formulate patient treatment plans

you implement patient treatment plans you re-evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans (modify as necessary based on re-evaluation)

you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board
Demonstrate paramedic skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters.

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you apply airway management procedures

you apply vascular access procedures

you apply EKG procedures

you administer medications

you manage trauma care

you apply electrical therapy you apply mechanical (non-electrical) circulatory interventions

you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board
Communicate effectively with others.

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you speak clearly

you write legibly

you listen actively

you adjust communication strategies based on the situation

you select vocabulary appropriate to the audience

you document communication accurately and concisely

you demonstrate HIPAA compliance

you use grammar and punctuation correctly

you use electronic resources and information technology (i.e. WARDS, ambulance run data) you demonstrate proper completion of a typical patient care report

you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board
Demonstrate professional behavior.

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you apply integrity to the position

you demonstrate empathy with patients

you assume responsibility for motivation of self and others

you maintain a professional appearance and personal hygiene

you demonstrate self-confidence

you manage time effectively

you exhibit ethical behavior

you practice within legal boundaries/requirements

you demonstrate career development skills

you demonstrate leadership

you work effectively in a team and with diplomacy

you exhibit respect in diverse settings

you serve as a patient advocate

you deliver careful services you demonstrate confidentiality

you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board
Make progress toward applicable clinical and field requirements for paramedic certification(s).

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you demonstrate progress toward the required competencies

you maintain documentation of the competencies achieved

you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board