This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas Regents public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may also be eligible for transfer. Please visit a JCCC counselor or the JCCC Registrar's office, and the Transfer Kansas portal to learn more.
EMS 272 Paramedic X - Field Internship 2* (8 Hours)
Prerequisites : Admission to Paramedic Program.
Prerequisites or corequisites: EMS 260 with a grade of "C" or higher .
This tenth and final course in the paramedic series represents the culmination of advanced out-of-hospital emergency medical care training, preparing students for the National Registry Examination for Paramedics. It offers an intensive, synthesizing experience where students apply their comprehensive knowledge and skills in real-world emergency scenarios. Students demonstrate entry-level competence in scene and patient assessment, therapeutic intervention, and leadership of out-of-hospital resuscitation teams. This extensive hands-on experience, coupled with rigorous final assessments, ensures students are fully prepared for independent paramedic practice. This course solidifies students' competence and confidence, verifying their readiness to meet the high standards of professional emergency medical services.