Course: Individual internship for paramedics

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Course title Individual internship for paramedics
Course code FZS/AIP3
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Pospíchal Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
80 h of practicum + 8 h of self-study Before the clinical placement, student will be expected to confirm that he/she understands and is capable of professional conduct and is willing to conform to the regulations of receiving institution in the Czech Republic. Students will undergo skills lab training to better understand Czech hospital practical skill requirements; this will be organized by the Faculty prior to the clinical placements. Becoming familiar with the system of pre-hospital and hospital care. Becoming familiar with valid regulations and standards on the placement. Practicing nursing activities and the nursing skills in pre-hospital and hospital care. Practicing communication skills. Using material and technical equipment at the Emergency department, Intensive care units and the Emergency Medical Service. Management and organization of work in the Emergency department, Intensive care units and the Emergency Medical Service. During the course the student will attend regular meetings, once every two weeks and present an interesting case report or practice experience that brought opportunity for discussion and reflection.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course AIP is composed of 4 individual courses, varied in time frames and credits (AIP 1, AIP 2, AIP 3, and AIP 4). The courses may be combined, but each course can be signed up only once! Maximum hourly dotation of clinical placement in AIP is 320h. The aim of the course is to gain practical skills in a network of institutions and workplaces representing Emergency Medical Service, Emergency department and Intensive care units.
The student knows the nursing skills and procedures in accordance with the relevant standards, identifies and meets the needs of the clients using the nursing process collaborates within the health care team, and respects and complies with the applicable laws and regulations.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
The exam is conferred based on a confirmed 100% attendance at the internship, an evaluation by the mentor, a written reflection by the student, and a presentation of two case studies.
Recommended literature
  • Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. The Nursing Procedures and Protocols. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins., 2003. ISBN 978-1582-552378.
  • Smeltzer, Suzanne C. O'Connell. Brunner & Suddarth's textbook of medical-surgical nursing. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008. ISBN 978-0-7817-5978-6.


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