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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
EMS 275 ‐ Field Clinical I
Number of credits:
2 credits
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce the paramedic student to BLS and ALS
prehospital operations. The student will become familiar with basic ambulance operations, equipment
and how an EMS system works. The student will also become familiar with procedures and care
provided by paramedics in the field and function as the team leader on BLS calls. The student will
function under the direction of a preceptor. The student will input patient contact information into the
FISDAP Internet data collection system. The student will also gain knowledge of how the 911 system
works by observing at Minot Central Dispatch and the City Police Department.
Pre‐/Co‐requisites:
None
Course Objectives:
To integrate comprehensive knowledge of patient assessment, airway and ventilator
management into the clinical settings of an advanced level ambulance service, which is intended to
improve the knowledge of EMS personnel. The student will also gain knowledge of the 911 system.
Instructor:
Tami Petersen
Office:
1900 8
th
Ave SE Minot ND
Office Hours:
By appointment
Email:
tami.petersen@trinityhealth.org
Lecture/Lab Schedule:
By arrangement
Textbook(s):
Emergency and Critical Care Pocket Guide 8
th
Edition‐Publisher Informed Publishing
ISBN: 978‐1‐284‐02370‐1
Course Requirements:
Students will be required to attend class and complete field clinicals, students
must also complete all required paperwork and input data into FISDAP.
Tentative Course Outline:
Refer to EMS National Standards instructional guidelines
General Education Goals/Objectives:
Not identified as a general education course.
Relationship to Campus Theme:
The goal of the Paramedic (EMT) program is to prepare professionals to
work in the emergency medical services industry. The Paramedic program is committed to a hands‐on
learning environment and uses field experiences in emergency medical services as common instructional
techniques.
Classroom Policies:
Dakota College at Bottineau‐paramedic program guide.