Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Technician CSC

PURPOSE: This program prepares students to become Emergency Medical Technicians at the entry level. This is a one semester program that offers several scheduling options for students.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Certified Emergency Medical Technician

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission

PROGRAM NOTES: In addition to the general college curricular admission requirements, students must have a current CPR card from either the American Heart Association-BLS Provider or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer prior to the start of the first day of class. Students without a current CPR card must complete EMS 100 - CPR for Healthcare Providers  or HLT 105 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation  prior to the start of EMS classes. EMS 100  will be offered the weekend prior to the first day of class for EMS 111 . Students desiring to further their emergency medical training and capabilities should consider the Emergency Medical Services -Paramedic Associate of Applied Science degree after completing this career studies certificate. All potential EMS students are encouraged to meet with the EMS Program Coordinator prior to the start of each semester.

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS:

To determine current tuition and fees, visit www.reynolds.edu/pay_for_college/tuition.aspx or call the School of Health Professions office at (804) 523-5375. The instructor will inform students of the textbooks and other required learning materials needed in the syllabus for each course. This information can also be found on the college bookstore website.

CONTINUATION IN THE PROGRAM: Student must successfully achieve a course grade of at least “B” (80) in each EMS course. State EMT Certification is a requirement for continuation into the Paramedic program.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: The functional skills listed below apply to students entering the EMS - Emergency Medical Technician CSC and EMS - Paramedic AAS degree. Students entering these programs must have the ability to, but not limited to:

• Verbally communicate in person, via telephone and telecommunications using the English language;
• Hear spoken information from co-workers, patients, physicians, and dispatchers and sounds common to the emergency scene;
• Lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed (250 pounds with assistance), a height of 33 inches, and a distance of 10 feet;
• Read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions;
• Use a prescribed format to document patient information in writing or by entry into a computer program;
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor skills, with ability to perform all tasks related to quality patient care in a safe manner;
• Bend, stoop, crawl, and walk on even surfaces; and
• Meet minimum vision requirements to operate a motor vehicle within the state. Please visit http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/instructor-forms/ for a complete list of BLS and ALS Functional Job Descriptions.