CP 2520 Community Paramedic Clinical
Course Information
| Course Number | CP 2520 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Community Paramedic Clinical |
| Description | This course will provide the student with clinical training under the supervision of a medical director, physician, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant or public health provider. The student will recommend appropriate health and/or social care professionals for the patient, prioritize jobs, and provide both advice and care. The student's placement in the clinical is based on qualifications and past training and experience. Prequisites: Acceptance into the Communnity Paramedic Program. All CP courses must be taken concurrently. |
| Total Credits | 5 |
| Total Hours | 196 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Individualized | 5 Credits, 196 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Community Paramedic Program.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Provide patient-focused care.
- Perform effective emergency procedures within an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) setting.
- Provide appropriate health care advice and preventative services to both patients and other groups and individuals.
- Compile a history on a sub-acute patient.
- Perform a comprehensive physical examination and document an appropriate patient history, using a standardized form, of a sub-acute, semi-chronic patient.
- Recognize the clinical differences between the newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Interpret results and reports obtained through laboratory procedures and diagnostic imaging.
- Obtain specimens and samples for laboratory testing.
- Utilize specialty equipment in the gathering of a history and physical of a sub-acute, semi-chronic patient.
- Demonstrate use of common home health equipment and devices.
- Access and maintain care of advanced devices.
- Identify the need for Psychological First Aid (PFA) as it pertains to the individual experiencing a crisis situation.
- Assist patients and families with end-of-life issues.
- Manage patients with common, chronic conditions that will be encountered in the community.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide care within the public health system.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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