Description
The student will start with the clinical observation hours to include rotations in the operating room to become proficient with airway techniques to include basic oral and nasal airways, oxygen administration, endotracheal intubation, and other airway-related topics. The rotation also includes observation in the laboratory in drawing blood samples, processing the samples, and BSI techniques to include sterile techniques. The next observation will be at the emergency department where the student will use patient assessment, history taking, clinical decision making, triage techniques, IV insertion and maintenance, medication administration, documentation techniques, and other related techniques. PREREQUISITES: CURRENT CPR CARD and NEED TO BE ENROLLED IN 1st SEMESTER OF PARAMEDIC PROGRAM COURSES.