PARA 155 - Paramedic Skills Lab I

In this course students will learn the practical applications of skills discussed during the first semester of course work. Skills will include IV access, medication administration, medical patient assessment and airway management. Students will work toward completion of skills lab requirements set forth in the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic Portfolio and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) Appendix G as approved by the advisory committee.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of an EMT Program
Corequisite(s): PARA 110, PARA 120, PARA 135, PARA 140, PARA 150, and PARA 240
3 credits plus 2 contact hours = 5 laboratory