Begins the first in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma centers and various advanced life support units. Laboratory 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS program. Corequisite(s): EMS 151.