The Emergency Medical Technician CSC is not eligible for Financial Aid.
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PURPOSE
The Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Technician Career Studies Certificate (CSC) program prepares students to become entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). This is a one-semester program offering several scheduling options.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate cognitive knowledge-level expected of an entry-level EMT and as necessary to function in a healthcare setting
- Understand, interpret and apply EMS and general medical knowledge necessary to function in a healthcare setting
- Present oneself in an ethical and professional manner
- Document patient findings, treatments, and other pertinent information in electronic prehospital patient care report or like software
- Communicate both verbally and in writing to peers and/or other healthcare providers
- Perform comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the patient’s health
- Perform a broad range of clinical skills, procedures and equipment
- Complete 24-48 hours of supervised clinical/field EMS experience
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- General college curricular admission
PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- 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 before classes start
- EMS 100 will be offered prior to the first day of class for EMS 111
- All potential EMS students are encouraged to meet with an EMS program advisor before the start of each semester
- All enrolled students will be required to attend an informational session before the start of classes. This session is strongly recommended for interested students; dates can be obtained from the EMS Programs Director if not already on our website.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to regular college tuition and fees, additional expenses may be required:
Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Technician CSC: Additional Costs
| CPR Textbook/Mask Fee |
$50 |
| Textbook |
$100 |
| Castlebranch Registration (Immunization Records, Background Check and Drug Testing) |
$120 |
| FISDAP/Platinum Planner Scheduler/EMS Testing |
$130 |
| Uniforms (boots, belt, pants, Reynolds EMS program shirt) |
$75-150 |
| Testing fee: National Registry Paramedic Cognitive Examination (initial) |
(waived) $100 |
| Testing fee: medical checkup |
Varies according to student’s doctor’s fees |
| Total Estimated Program Fees |
$550 |
► Visit Pay for College or contact the School of Health Professions, 804-523-5375, for assistance determining tuition costs.
► Course instructors will inform students required learning materials and textbooks; this information is also available on the college bookstore website.
► Contact a program advisor for information about other scholarships and grants that may be available.
CONTINUATION IN THE PROGRAM
To continue in the program, students are required to:
- Achieve a course grade of at least B (80) in each EMS course
- Meet the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) testing eligibility by passing both EMS 111 and EMS 120 .
- Earn State EMT Certification as a pre-requisite 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, as well as sounds common to the emergency scene
- Lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed (250 pounds with assistance) to 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
- Meet minimum vision requirements to operate a motor vehicle within the state
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CLINICAL/EMS CONTRACTS
Individual contracts are in effect with each affiliate clinical/EMS agency, and these contracts differ in terms of student requirements. In general, contracts include:
- Clinical/EMS agencies reserve the right to dismiss a student from their agency at any time.
- Students must wear the proper uniform, conforming to program and health care agency standards.
- Students must follow published hospital and EMS policies.
- Students must meet health, immunity, and immunization requirements specified by the affiliated clinical/EMS facility and/or agency.
- Failure to comply with these requirements will prevent the student from meeting specific course learning outcomes required for program progression and completion.
- Students release the facility, its agents, and its employees from any liability for any injury or death to self or damage to personal property arising out of the clinical agreement or use of the facility (Assessment of Risk document is signed and on file upon acceptance into the program)
- Students are financially responsible for any medical care required while in the clinical setting
- Students must have a current American Heart Association CPR BLS for Health Care Provider Certification or American Red Cross BLS or Professional Rescuer
- Demonstration of professional behavior is expected at all clinical/EMS learning experiences; students will be directed to leave the learning environment if unacceptable behaviors are observed
- The healthcare agency may deny a student participation based on results of background and drug screen
- Students must submit required clinical documents before beginning clinical/EMS rotation.
- Students who do not meet published deadlines for submission forfeit enrollment and will not meet program requirements for certification testing eligibility.
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