PAR 108 - Paramedic Prepatory and Operations

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
An entry level course designed to orient the Paramedic student to the requirements of the Paramedic Curriculum and to expose the student to various field operations and procedures. The laboratory section allows for hands-on supervised practice of topics covered. Topics covered: Orientation to the Curriculum, Research in EMS, Roles and Responsibilities of the Paramedic, Medical/Legal issues, The Well Being of the Paramedic, Illness and Injury Prevention, Ethics, Therapeutic Communications, Incident Command, Rescue Awareness and Operations, Vehicle Operations, Tactical EMS and Crime Scene Awareness, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Disaster Response, and Wilderness EMS.
Prerequisite(s): Current NYS EMT Certification and BIO 115 and EMB 101, both with a grade of C or better