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    Apr 25, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EMT 297 - Community Integrated Paramedic

12 CR
Community Paramedicine is an emerging healthcare delivery model that increases access to basic services by utilizing specially trained emergency medical service (EMS) providers in an expanded role. Community Paramedics care for patients at home or in other non-urgent settings outside of a hospital under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice provider. Community Paramedics can expand the reach of primary care and public health services by using EMS personnel to perform patient assessments. [128-64-192] Lab Fee

Additional Information: Department approval required. Student must provide the EMS Program Coordinator with proof of current paramedic license.
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Students will show proficiency in all lecture and lab topics.
  2. Students will need to pass the International Community Paramedic exam for licensure.
  3. Students will provide care at a community-integrated licensure level.