How many clinical/field experiences do I need to complete?
EMT Students
In total, EMT students must complete a minimum of 72 hours of clinicals, with 48 hours on an ambulance (field shift) and 24 hours in the hospital ER setting (clinical shift).
AEMT and Paramedic Students
The clinical/field experience time commitment for AEMT and Paramedic students will vary depending upon the student's ability to meet specific competency requirements related to age groups, patient types, and skills during their shifts. It is not possible to predict the exact number of shifts or hours needed to fulfill all of the Student Minimum Competency Matrix requirements; however, students must complete a minimum of 72 hours in a hospital setting and 72 hours on an ambulance. Additionally, Paramedic students must complete a Capstone/Lead Internship for which they will need to complete a minimum of 120 hours on an ambulance and 20 patient lead transports.
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The typical clinical/field shift lasts 12 hours; however, it is possible depending on the specific site or type of shift that the length of the shift may differ on occasion. Related articles: How many clinical/field experiences do I need to complete? ...
Do students have to participate in clinical rotations?
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How can I find a clinical/field site?
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How do the clinical/field experiences work?
Students' experiences at clinical/field experiences will vary depending upon the service, type of provider or agency, type of call(s), etc. However, here is a very basic outline of the more common clinical/field experience days: Arrive at site ...
How do I get cleared for clinical/field experiences?
After a student has attended and passed their first Skills Lab, they will receive an email titled "Clinical/Field Experience Sign-Up Instructions." That email will provide them with instructions on how to be cleared for clinical/field experiences. ...