Summer 2019 Course Syllabi

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 Platinum 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 into the clinical settings of an advanced level ambulance service. The student will develop and improve on their BLS assessment skills which are required to lead BLS calls by way of delegating and performing required skills. The student will also gain knowledge of the 911 system. Instructor: Wayne Fahy Office: 1900 8 th Ave SE Minot ND Office Hours: By appointment Email: wayne.fahy@trinityhealth.org Lecture/Lab Schedule: By arrangement Textbook(s): Emergency and Critical Care Pocket Guide 8 th Edition-Publisher Informed Publishing ISBN: 978-1-284-13699-9 Course Requirements: Students will be required to attend class and complete field clinicals, students must also complete all required paperwork and input data into Platinum in the allowed time frame. 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.