Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    May 25, 2026  
Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog

EMS 293 - Critical Care Practicum

 


Description: Provider will be supervised and precepted in experiences in critical care settings, including clinical environments and field internships. Students will integrate and apply advanced care concepts to patient management in high-acuity environments. Emphasis is placed on advanced assessment, critical care interventions, interfacility transport considerations, and professional development. Practicum is designed to enhance the clinical decision-making abilities of providers transitioning into critical care roles, reinforcing best practices and ensuring high standards of patient care in diverse and demanding environments.

Prerequisites: Program Admission.

Corequisite: EMS 292

Credits: 1
Lecture: 0
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. Critical Care standard of care and scope of practice
  2. Comprehensive patient assessment
  3. Patient advocacy
  4. Ethical and professional behaviors
  5. Differential diagnosis
  6. Patient management

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate the Critical Care Provider standard of care and scope of practice in a clinical and out-of-hospital setting. (1,2)
  2. Demonstrate patient assessment in a clinical and out-of-hospital setting. (1,3)
  3. Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors consistent with the Critical Care standard of care and scope of practice in a clinical and out-of-hospital setting. (1,4)
  4. Demonstrate performance of differential diagnoses in medical emergencies and trauma in a clinical and out-of-hospital setting. (1-5)
  5. Utilize the Critical Care standard of care to manage medical emergencies and trauma in a clinical and out-of-hospital setting. (1-6)

Required Assessment: