We offer many elective courses during the senior year to best serve each student’s individual needs and goals. Students with well-defined career goals and those who are still in the process of choosing a specific area to focus on have a wide assortment of electives to choose from. Most courses are two or four weeks in duration.
Students are also encouraged to approach faculty members for the development of unique courses.
| Department: | Emergency Medicine |
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| Course Number: | EME-4010 |
| Course Name: | Emergency Medical Services |
| Instructors: | Drs. Sean Donovan and Michael Dailey |
| Course Description: | Prerequisite: Successful completion of 3rd year. Course Description: This is a 2 week elective where students gain exposure to a variety of EMS systems, including both operational and practical issues. The student will learn the fundamentals of ground EMS systems and have the opportunity to ride along with local EMS agencies. During shifts, the student will observe pre-hospital providers as they tend to medical patients and scene calls. There are also assigned readings to supplement the learning experience. |
| Educational Objectives: | The student will: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the differences in prehospital care from standard care. 2. Outline the practice of prioritization in the resuscitation and care of prehospital patients. 3. Appreciate the different levels of care available in the prehospital setting. |
| Types of Patients: | All (Pediatric, adult, trauma, medical) |
| Teaching Sessions /Conferences: | Weekly didactics |
| Resources /Readings: | Provided at the beginning of the course |
| Evaluation Method(s): | Direct Observation, Conference Participation |
| Contact Information: | Coordinator: Ashleigh Ruso, [email protected] |
| Period(s) Available: | Scheduled individually with Dr. Dailey |
| Available Length: | 2 weeks |
| Max Students: | 2 |
| Visiting Students: | No |