Description The Clinical Placement Course is designed to provide the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) student exposure to diverse patients across the lifespan to facilitate application of newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice in a health care facility Emergency Department. The clinical placement provides the opportunity for the student to incorporate assessments, pharmacology, and skills in the treatment of patients of all ages. Students will act as a member of the multidisciplinary health team and develop an awareness of the roles and responsibilities of other health professionals while developing strategies to work effectively within a team setting. Students are assigned to an RN or LPN for the duration of their placement and will perform skills under direct and indirect supervision. While on placement, the student acts as a role model for the profession and ambassador for Northwestern Polytechnic, while integrating the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice into their professional practice. The student will maintain the highest level of professionalism throughout the placement while integrating leadership, history, assessment, clinical presentations, and diagnostic findings into the treatment of the patient. Notes This course is available to Emergency Services Students only. Requisites Complete All of the following:A minimum grade of B- (70-72%) in the above courses BLS certificate and completion of 'It's Your Move' trainingComplete the following:EM2020 - Paramedic Foundations II (6)EM2030 - Paramedics in Special Populations (3)EM2500 - Professional Paramedics (3) Completed or concurrently enrolled in:EM1800 - Ambulance Placement (5) Course Timetable A4 May 5 2025 - Aug 21 2025 Grande Prairie Campus Instructor TBA Closed: 18 of 18 spots filled Add to timetable add A4 Varies May 5 2025 - Aug 21 2025 Grande Prairie Campus Varies Instructor TBA Closed: 18 of 18 spots filled Add to timetable add HY Varies May 4 2026 - Aug 20 2026 Grande Prairie Campus Varies Instructor TBA Closed: 24 of 24 spots filled Add to timetable add Course Outlines Find out everything you need to know about your upcoming or past courses. Understand the learning outcomes, evaluation methods, delivery mode, and prerequisites. View all historical course outlines
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