Ambulance Field Experience
PARA 2006
Course description
Students gain first-hand practical experience in the community and develop an understanding of the role of the paramedic and allied services in the care of out-of-hospital patients. Under the direct supervision of a paramedic team, students apply theoretical and practical knowledge from their coursework by participating in the care of patients experiencing medical emergencies and traumatic emergencies
Credits
6
Course Hours
84
Prerequisites
(Post Secondary level BIOL 1025 Anatomy and Physiology-Adv Minimum Grade of 50or Post Secondary level PARA 1006 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Minimum Grade of 50)
and (Post Secondary level BIOL 1026 Human Pathophysiology-Adv Minimum Grade of 50
or Post Secondary level PARA 1006 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Minimum Grade of 50)
and Post Secondary level PARA 1008 Patient Care Theory 2 Minimum Grade of 50
and Post Secondary level PARA 1009 Patient Care Procedures-Int. Minimum Grade of P
and Post Secondary level PARA 1011 Hospital Clinical 1 Minimum Grade of P
Students registering for credit courses for the first time must declare a program at the point of registration. Declaring a program does not necessarily mean students must complete a program, individual courses may be taken for skill improvement and upgrading.
For more information, please contact Continuing Education