EMTP 200 - Summative Field Clinical

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

EMT Paramedic

Description:

Summative Field Clinical is a Capstone course. Students will enroll in this course only after demonstrating skill and knowledge in the didactic and laboratory components of the program. Students will perform and manage an effective assessment of the patient. The student will learn the appropriate procedures to gather evaluate and synthesize information as well as make appropriate decisions based on that information and be able to take the necessary action for patient care. The student will be expected to achieve proficiency by performing these skills on actual patients in a clinical setting. Integrating pathophysiological principles, physical examination findings, formulating a field impression and implementing treatment for the patient with common complaints will be practiced during this time. Alternative learning experiences (simulations, programmed patient scenarios, etc.) will be available as needed. Proficiency in performing all steps and procedures safely and properly will be thoroughly evaluated. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate and discuss how assessment-based management contributes to effective patient and scene assessment; Demonstrate and describe factors that affect assessment and decision making in the pre-hospital setting; Demonstrate the proper application and performance of basic life support skills; Demonstrate safe practices in the pre-hospital environment; Recognize the need of advanced life support interventions; Outline effective techniques for scene and patient assessment and choreography of patient assessment and personnel management; Identify and utilize essential take-in equipment for general and selected patient situations; Outline strategies that promote an effective patient encounter; Describe techniques that permit efficient and accurate presentation of the patient; Demonstrate the ability to serve as a team leader in a variety of pre-hospital emergency responses; Demonstrate proper performance of advanced life support procedures and skills; Apply the appropriate advanced life support skills in an emergency situation.

Credits:

8.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Up to Date Emergency Medical Technician and CPR Provider Certification, EMTP 102, EMTP 103, EMTP 104, EMTP 105, EMTP 201*, and EMTP 205* (All Require Grade of C or Higher) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

EMTP 102, EMTP 103, EMTP 104

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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