Do paramedic students work on an ambulance while they are in school?
Each student rides an ambulance with a preceptor as part of their clinical experience and functions as part of the EMS crew. Students are not paid by the EMS system; their role is strictly defined as a student in an unpaid internship. This is a “learning lab” environment for the student. The preceptor serves as the student’s advisor and coach. The student focuses on gaining skill and confidence in performing patient care and being a team leader in patient care decisions.
