EMS-109: EMT-Basic Clinical Externship (2022-2023)

Catalog Info

Title when registering
EMT-Basic Clinical Externship
Credit Hours
2.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

Provides a structured clinical experience in the hospital and in the prehospital emergency medical service environment. Focuses on providing an opportunity to demonstrate learned assessment skills in real-life situations under appropriate supervision.
NOTE: Successful completion of this course is required for individuals to be eligible to take the National Registry Certifying Exam for EMT-Basics; this exam is not included in this course. (Due to the nature of this course, all students must have completed the Health Careers medical packet, criminal background clearance, and provide proof of health insurance prior to attending clinical. Students must also provide proof of a current Healthcare Provider CPR card from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross prior to attending clinical rotations.)

Pre-requisites
ENG-131 eligible
Co-requisites
EMS-100, EMS-107

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details
Credit for EMS 100, EMS 107 and EMS 109 (Corequisites) can be granted upon the presentation of a CURRENT EMT-Basic license from the State of Michigan and a National Registry of EMT-B certification.
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2020 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.