Practicum Support
Welcome to practicum support for the EMT and Paramedic programs of Lakeland College. Students are responsible for ensuring:
- that their preceptors have access to the web resources
- that both they and their preceptor are familiar with the scope of practice, required forms and the FAQs from each logbook
Before the practicum starts:
- Preceptors need to get their code for the online logbook. See the drop down below for instructions and link
- Check out the copy of the manual related to the practicum you are supervising.
- View the preceptor presentation (see the preceptor resources and links drop down).
- Fill out and fax in the practicum contract (in the manual) before the student's first shift.
Make sure the practicum checklist is complete. This document can be found in the drop down for the specific program.
| Online logbook | View More ∇ |
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What is the online logbook? The online logbook is a vital link between preceptors and Lakeland College, instructors and students, and practicum sites and administration. Before you start the practicum, request your user name and password by e-mailing emsprograms@lakelandcollege.ca . You must supply your (preceptor name), name of facility/service, name of student, and a contact phone number and/or email. My preceptor has to have access to the online logbook, do I? Yes. The online logbook for the EMT and Paramedic programs (www.lakelandlogbook.com) is used to record completed competencies and to track the progress of each student on a daily basis. Like your preceptor, you will be given a private password to access the online logbook. Does this mean I need internet access? Students and preceptors must have internet access during the practicums, but access does not have to be at the worksite. What are my responsibilities with the logbook? You are required to enter competencies regularly. This isn’t optional, it’s compulsory. After you do your entries, your preceptor grades them. Regular data entry ensures timely marking. Please remember, your instructors are going to do online checks. Entry of information into the online logbook has been streamlined. How hard is the logbook to use? It isn't. The process has been streamlined. For hospital practicums, students submit competencies only, without patient care reports (PCRs). For ambulance practicums, students submit PCRs with competencies attached to each PCR. You need to continue submitted PCRs while you complete your practicum hours even if you have already completed all your competencies, or if there are no competencies to attach to a particular PCR. |
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| Preceptor Resources and Links | View More ∇ |
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| EMS Programs Policies & Safety Policies Manual | View More ∇ |
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| EMS Expectations of Students | View More ∇ |
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| Student requirements during practicum | View More ∇ |
2. To provide the education and training required to demonstrate competency and proficiency of the competencies outlined in the National Occupational Competency Profile at the Primary Care Paramedic Level (Emergency Medical Technician program) and the Advanced Care Paramedic Level (Paramedic program), as currently provided by the Paramedic Association of Canada. 3. To provide the education and training required to demonstrate competency and proficiency of the competencies outlined in the Province of Alberta Competency Profile for Emergency Medical Technicians and for Paramedics, as determined by the province in cooperation with the Alberta College of Paramedics. 4.To establish a philosophy of education and lifelong learning in the student. 5. To instill in our students an appreciation for research. 6. To instill in our students a commitment to the advancement of the profession. |
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| Paramedic Association of Canada Definition of Competence | View More ∇ |
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According to Canadian Medical Association accreditation standards, students must perform each hospital (clinical) or ambulance (field) competency with a patient at least twice successfully. The Paramedic Association of Canada Board of Directors has approved the following definition of competence, to which Lakeland College’s EMS programs adheres. Preceptors are to measure students against this standard of competence. Competence involves the demonstration of skills, knowledge and abilities in accordance with the following principles:
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| Paramedic Hospital Practicum Resources | View More ∇ |
Paramedic Program Hospital Practicum Manual--see below for the e-document or use this e-manual link. You can download the 35-page pdf from the e-document.
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| Paramedic Ambulance Practicum Resources | View More ∇ |
Paramedic Program Ambulance Practicum Manual--see below for the e-document or use this e-manual link. You can download the 44-page pdf from the e-document.
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| EMT Hospital Practicum Resources | View More ∇ |
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EMT Hospital Practicum Manual--see below for the e-document or use this e-manual link. You can download the 36-page pdf from the e-document. |
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| EMT Ambulance Practicum Resources | View More ∇ |
EMT Ambulance Practicum Manual--see below for the e-document or use e-manual link. You can download the 42-page pdf from the e-document.
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| Orientation PowerPoint Presentations | View More ∇ |
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EMT Orientation (pdf) Paramedic Orientation (pdf) |
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| Contacts | View More ∇ |
For program inquiries, contact Lisa Hansen:
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