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May 09, 2025
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Preliminary 2025-2026 Yavapai College Catalog
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EMS 296 - Internship: Emergency Medical Services
Description: Supervised field experience with healthcare facilities, EMS and fire-based EMS agencies, schools, and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the profession. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility. [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours toward degree/certificate requirements.] S/U grading only.
Prerequisites: Students must have completed specific program requirements as required by the Director of EMS and have approval from the Director of EMS to register for the course.
Credits: 3
Lecture: Varies
Lab: Varies
Course Content:
- Organizational overview of assigned placement
- Integration of job description and organization's requirements
- Elements of documentation of experience
- Planning and time management
- Professional, legal, and ethical issues
- Communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving
- Specialized equipment, tools, and software required in the placement
Learning Outcomes:
- Perform Patient assessments and provide appropriate care during medical emergencies. (1,2,3,7)
- Utilize Emergency Medical Equipment appropriately. (5,7)
- Communicate effectively and lead teams. (3,4,6)
- Demonstrate professionalism and empathy. (4,5,6)
Required Assessment:
- Completion of all requirements in the Student Minimum Competency (SMC)
- Compliance with all attendance requirements.
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