Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon successful completion students should be able to:

1. Perform the transportation functions of the job of Paramedic.

The material in this course will be presented in both lecture and lab formats. Other educationally sound methods may be employed such as discussion, guest lectures, group projects, and role playing.

At the beginning of the course, the instructor will detail the methods used to evaluate student progress and the criteria for assigning a course grade. The methods may include one or more of the following tools: written and practical skills examinations, quizzes, homework assignments, small group problem solving of questions arising from application of course concepts and concerns to actual experience, research and writing assignments, and role playing.

A. Emergency response driving laws; ORS 820.300-380
B. National ambulance standards; End-stage vehicle manufacturing standards; state rules and regulations
C. Emergency vehicle operations: driving skills, vehicle checks, maneuvering skills, staging or positioning, and on-scene warning devices D. Emergency response driving techniques and experience
E. Laws of motion
F. Vehicle maintenance, safety checks, and inspection
G. Use of maps and route selection