EMS5684 - Paramedic 4

12 hour(s)
Elective Type: Technical Elective
Description: This is the fourth and final course of the paramedic technical curriculum and prepares the student for program completion. The student will continue to develop more complex depth and comprehensive breadth in the principles and practice of paramedic-level patient care, and will attain entry-level competence as a paramedic by the end of this course.

The student will be scheduled to perform in the pre-hospital environment with an organization which provides advanced life support ambulance treatment and transportation (Type I license with the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Service). Students will perform under the direct supervision of Kansas Certified Paramedics for a total of 500 750 hours, depending upon the student’s needs and abilities. Emphasis will be placed on the proper performance of all pre-hospital patient care and clinical decision-making abilities. Students will also prepare to pass the national registry certification examination.

NOTE: Students must earn a “C” or better to receive credit toward a technical degree, certificate, or continuance into pre-requisite or program coursework. Any exception would require department approval.

Prerequisite(s): EMS5683 - Paramedic 3

Course Outcomes/Procedures: EMS5684 Paramedic IV Course Procedure