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Units: 5
Prerequisite: Completion of HSCI 54 with grade of "B" or better; current California EMT Certification, Current AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification/equivalent
Hours: 234 (18 lecture, 216 laboratory)
Part three of a four-part series providing the foundational knowledge required for the paramedic level of care in the Emergency Medical System (EMS). The Clinical section provides students with an acute clinical care experience under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and Paramedic preceptor. The student will identify abnormal physical assessments and be able to apply appropriate priority interventions. Students will be exposed to dynamic clinical environments including the emergency department and labor and delivery. Supervised clinical training on high-fidelity manikin simulation. (CSU)