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Preparation for Paramedicine Practicum
Course: PME280

First Term: 2020 Fall
Lecture   1.0 Credit(s)   1.0 Period(s)   1.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard


Description: Designed to provide an overview of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) systems, safety and wellness, resiliency, health, medical/legal and ethical issues, EMS communications, documentation, and crime scene awareness. Examines the Paramedic`s roles and responsibilities to assure personal, patient, and public health and safety in the provision of professional emergency care.




MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Examine the Paramedic`s roles and responsibilities in the EMS system. (I)
2. Examine the Paramedic`s roles and responsibilities in assuring public health and safety. (I)
3. Examine the Paramedic`s roles and responsibilities at a crime scene. (I)
4. Practice self-care techniques that promote health, wellness, and resiliency. (II)
5. Examine medical, legal and ethical issues within the Paramedic scope of practice. (III)
6. Communicate effectively with members of diverse groups. (IV)
7. Identify professional standards for documentation within the Paramedic scope of practice. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Paramedic`s roles and responsibilities
   A. EMS system
   B. Public health
   C. Safety
   D. Crime scene
II. Self-care
   A. Health
   B. Wellness
   C. Resiliency
   D. Other
III. Medical, legal and ethical concerns
IV. Communication and documentation
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 22, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.