NRP 202 - Paramedic Experience 1

Number of Credits: 7
Paramedic Experience 1 provides the paramedic student with an opportunity to participate in supervised prehospital field clinical. Students will assess and manage a variety of patients in the 911 setting. Ambulance operations, mass-casualty incidents, rescue awareness, hazardous materials, terrorism, and crime scene awareness topics will also be covered. Fifteen hours lecture and two hundred seventy hours clinical. Additional $175 fee required. (Fall & Summer Only) Hours vary each week. Seven Credits. Seven billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): NRP 201.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Perform comprehensive assessments, formulate and implement treatment plans for various patients in the prehospital setting.
Correctly perform all skills currently listed in the curriculum for NRP.
Describe the purpose and overall structure of the medical incident command system.
Demonstrate knowledge and practice of personnel safety issues, crime scene awareness, transport considerations, and need for additional resources on simulated EMS incidents and MCI’s.
Perform as a team leader successfully under the supervision of a Paramedic Preceptor.