PARA 43300 Student Teaching Practicum

This course is designed for entry-level paramedic educators to learn how apply principles of paramedic education in the didactic and laboratory settings. Students will be paired with a veteran paramedic educator and will assist in teaching a didactic course and a laboratory course under direct supervision. Students will be expected to integrate their knowledge of paramedicine and principles of education to effectively plan, manage and teach a didactic and laboratory EMS course. Students will have to demonstrate mastery of the following skills: lesson plans, course administration, lecture, student evaluation, skills lab administration, skills lab instruction, simulation instruction, conflict resolution and successful transfer of knowledge to students. Lab fee required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Current Missouri State Paramedic License, National Registry Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in the Lindenwood paramedic program, Paramedic Program Director Approval, PARA 43000, and PARA 43100.

Offered

spring semester.