Emergency Medical Services Program Information Packet

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1 N O R T H C E N T R A L T E X A S C O L L E G E Emergency Medical Services Program Information Packet

2 We appreciate your inquiry about our program here at North Central Texas College. The Emergency Medical Services program at NCTC offers various jobs within the EMS world. We offer training as an EMT and Paramedic. Advisement Sessions are a mandatory requirement to enroll into the EMT-Basic and Paramedic Programs. Please contact the EMS Department Assistant at to schedule your Advisement Session. After attending an Advisement Session, there are many tasks that need to be completed prior to enrolling in the program. The initial step you must take to get into the program is to apply to the college. The registrar's office at the Corinth campus can be reached at or you may apply online on the NCTC website. The following is a list of requirements that need to be completed before admission into NCTC is granted. You must fill out an application for admission If you have attended college before, official transcripts from each college you have attended are required. If you have not attended college before you must have a high school transcript or GED scores. You may take the following courses prior to enrolling in the EMT program. A & P (VNSG 1420 or BIOL 2401 & Now is the time to start gathering all documentation required and getting your immunizations up to date. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Strider Floyd Emergency Medical Services Program Coordinator North Central Texas College Office: sfloyd@nctc.edu

3 POLICY Admission Requirements In addition to the admission requirements of North Central Texas College, the student must meet qualifications for admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program. PROCEDURE The applicant must: a. Attend an advisement/information session to obtain additional information about the Emergency Medical Services Program. b. Receive a receipt indicating that you took the Emergency Medical Services Entrance Test known as the PAX PN. The student is responsible for paying $37.00 directly to NLN (National League for Nursing) for entrance exam testing. c. Complete the admission process into NCTC. Fill out an application for admission to NCTC. Submit to the Registrar s Office official transcripts from each college you have attended, if you have attended college before. Submit to the Registrar s Office high school transcript or GED scores, if you have not attended college before. Contact financial aid at if you need financial assistance. Contact the Admissions Office in Gainesville for specific international student requirements, if you are an International student. d. Sit for the Entrance Exam on the designated date. (The Entrance Exam may be taken only twice in any given year.) e. Spaces available in the Emergency Medical Services program are limited. Selection of students admitted is based upon the rank order of the Entrance Exam composite scores. A student will receive an additional 10 points if all academic courses are completed at the time of testing. A student who has completed VNSG1420 or BIOL2401 or 2402 will receive an additional 5 points. f. Students will be notified by regarding their status: acceptance, alternate or rejection. g. The student who is admitted: Must pass a criminal background check (Please see information at end of packet) Must pass a physical and drug screen from his/her private physician. Must be CPR certified for the American Heart Association - Healthcare Provider. (Online classes are not accepted.) Must show proof of health accident insurance (Student insurance policies are available through school.) Must provide documentation of immunization requirements. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify their accommodation needs. It is important to note that in order to successfully progress through the Emergency Medical Services curriculum and function as a practicing EMT upon graduation, an individual must be able to perform certain physical activities that include vocal, visual, auditory, and dexterity requirements. Early contact by individuals with an accommodation need will enable the program coordinator to carefully consider each request on a case-by-case basis.

4 Technical Standards Students should be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations, such as the help of compensatory techniques and/or assistive devices. 1. Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical/placement judgment 2. Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds. 3. Communication abilities sufficient for effective interaction with others in expressive and written English, including computer literacy 4. Remain continuously on task for several hours while standing, sitting, walking, lifting, bending, and/or transporting patients/clients 5. Physical abilities sufficient to move from area to area and maneuver in small spaces; full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination 6. Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective patient/client care and operate equipment 7. Ability to reach and operate overhead equipment 8. Auditory ability sufficient to access essential patient information 9. Normal or corrected visual ability sufficient for patient/client assessment 10. Olfactory senses (smell) sufficient for maintaining environmental safety 11. Ability to present professional appearance and attitude, implement measures to maintain personal physical and mental health and emotional stability Health and Safety Policies Students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services program of NCTC spend a great deal of time in critical care areas of the program s affiliations, and are therefore exposed to blood-borne pathogens and other dangerous health hazards, such as x-rays and anesthetic gases. These policy guidelines were created to outline those work-related hazards and to offer specific methods to protect the student during clinical instruction in the operating room suite. Guidelines are also offered for student responsibilities concerning health-related policies for the program. Emergency Medical Services students will take responsibility for maintenance of their health to enhance their educational experience. In addition, students will meet the requirements of clinical agencies and regulating agencies of the State of Texas.

5 PROCEDURE Emergency Medical Services students are required to provide a completed physical examination form prior to admission to the program. Each student must also provide documentation demonstrating that the student is in compliance with the immunization requirements for students enrolled in health related career education courses as set forth by the Texas Department of Health. Disease Requirement Requirement Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (TDap preferred) Booster must have been within the past Document evidence of immunization 5 years Flu Shot (Sept.-March) Annually Document evidence of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination within last 5 years for all under 30 years of age immunization Document evidence of vaccination Measles (Rubeola) 2 doses Documented evidence of immunity or titer Mumps 2 doses Documented evidence of immunity or titer Rubella 2 doses Documented evidence of immunity or titer Varicella (Chicken Pox) A record of two vaccinations is required Documented evidence of immunity or titer Hepatitis B 3 shot series Documented evidence of immunity or titer Tuberculin test or Chest X-Ray (if positive skin test) within past 1 year Document evidence of negative test Clinical agencies may require additional tests prior to using their facilities.

6 Emergency Medical Services Degree Plan (Spring 2015) First Semester (EMT-Basic School) ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 VNSG 1420 *Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health 4 EMSP 1160 *Clinical -- Emergency Medical Tech/Technology 1 EMSP 1501 *Emergency Medical Technician 5 Total hours 13 Second Semester (Paramedic School) PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development 3 EMSP 2261 Clinical I -- Emergency Medical Tech/Paramedic 2 EMSP 1338 Introduction to Advanced Practice 3 EMSP 2248 Emergency Pharmacology 2 EMSP 2544 Cardiology 5 Total hours 15 Third Semester (Paramedic School) Creative Arts Elective 3 Or Language/Philosophy/Culture Elective 3 EMSP 1355 Trauma Management 3 EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Management 3 EMSP 2262 Clinical II--Emergency Medical Tech/Paramedic 2 EMSP 2434 Medical Emergencies 4 Total hours 15 Fourth Semester (Paramedic School) SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 EMSP 2338 EMS Operations 3 EMSP 2352 Emergency Medical Services Research 3 EMSP 2563 **Clinical EMT-P Internship 5 Total hours 17 Grand total hours 60 * Pre-requisites for Paramedic School **Capstone experience.

7 Emergency Medical Services (Spring 2015) Pre-requisites for Paramedic Certificate (EMT-Basic School) EMSP 1160 Clinical -- Emergency Medical Tech/Technology 1 EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician 5 VNSG 1420 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health 4 Total hours 10 Paramedic Certificate Plan First Semester (Paramedic School) EMSP 2261 Clinical I -- Emergency Medical Tech/Paramedic 2 EMSP 1338 Introduction to Advanced Practice 3 EMSP 2248 Pharmacology 2 EMSP 2544 Cardiology 5 Total hours 12 Second Semester (Paramedic School) EMSP 1355 Trauma Management 3 EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Management 3 EMSP 2262 Clinical II--Emergency Medical Tech/Paramedic 2 EMSP 2434 Medical Emergencies 4 Total hours 12 Third Semester (Paramedic School) EMSP 2338 EMS Operations 3 EMSP 2352 Emergency Medical Services Research 3 EMSP 2563 *Clinical EMT-P Internship 5 Total hours 11 Grand total hours 35 *Capstone experience. What is the difference between Degree and Certificate? The Certificate Track has only EMS courses; this plan is for the student who only seeks Paramedic Certification. The Degree Track has the EMS courses but also includes Academic courses, so the student may pursue their Paramedic Licensure and Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paramedicine. Licensure through the Department of State Health and Human Services of Texas requires Licensed Paramedics to have a degree.

8 Degree Plan EMT-Basic Degree Plan Costs **All Costs Are Estimated** Prices Tuition (16 credit hours- Degree) $1, Lab Fees $48.00 Professional Liability Insurance $20.00 Background Check $42.00 EMT Course Material (estimate) $ Total (EMT-Basic Semester Estimate) $2, First Semester (Paramedic) Tuition (15 credit hours- Degree) $1, Lab Fees $96.00 Background Check $42.00 Paramedic Course Material (estimate) $ Professional Liability Insurance $20.00 Total (First Semester Estimate) $2, Second Semester (Paramedic) Tuition (16 credit hours- Degree) $1, Lab Fees $96.00 Cadaver Lab $ Total (Second Semester Estimate) $2, Third Semester (Paramedic) Tuition (17 credit hours- Degree) $2, Lab Fees $72.00 National Registry Site Pass Through Fee $ Total (Third Semester Estimate) $2, Other Expenses Uniform (Boots not included in estimate) Cost is same for both EMT-Basic and Paramedic Program $ Card Course Fee $ Immunitrax (Immunization Compliance Co.) $85.00 Medical Supplies $50.00 Estimated Total Program Cost (Degree Plan) $10,028.00

9 Certificate Plan Costs **All Costs Are Estimated** EMT-B (Pre-requisite to Certificate Plan) Prices Tuition (10 credit hours- Certificate) $1, Lab Fees $48.00 Professional Liability Insurance $20.00 Background Check $42.00 Books $ Total (EMT-Basic Course Estimate) $1, Certificate Plan First Semester (Paramedic) Tuition (12 credit hours- Certificate) $1, Lab Fees $96.00 Books $ Background Check $42.00 Professional Liability Insurance $20.00 Total (First Semester Course Estimate) $2, Second Semester (Paramedic) Tuition (12 credit hours- Certificate) $1, Lab Fees $96.00 Cadaver Lab $ Total (Second Semester Course Estimate) $1, Third Semester (Paramedic) Tuition (12 credit hours- Certificate) $1, Lab Fees $72.00 National Registry Site Pass Through Fee $ Total (Third Semester Certificate Plan Estimate) $1, Other Expenses Uniform (Boots not included in estimate) Cost is same for both EMT-Basic and Paramedic Program $ Card Course Fee $ Immunitrax (Immunization Compliance Co.) $85.00 Medical Supplies $50.00 Estimated Total Program Cost (Certificate Plan) $7,904.00

10 Emergency Medical Services Program Job Requirements (Set forth from the Department of State Health and Human Services of Texas) Texas Department of Health Job Criteria The Texas Department of Health has issued the following description which details the physical and competency requirements for persons engaged in the practice of prehospital emergency medical care. As a student in this program you may be asked to perform the tasks listed in this functional position statement. If you feel that any of the physical or competency requirements may be difficult for you to do, you should carefully consider whether to pursue this course. You should also be aware that passing of this class may be possible without meeting all of these abilities. However, it may affect your ability in practical skill exams or your ability to get a job. Functional Position Description for the EMT-Basic and EMT-Paramedic The following list outlines the abilities that must be accomplished without compromising patient care: Ability to communicate verbally; via telephone and radio equipment; Ability to lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance); Ability to interpret written, oral, and diagnostic form instructions; Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations; Ability to work effectively in an environment with loud noises and flashing lights; Ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift; Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print, both under life threatening time constraints; Ability to read and understand English language manuals and road maps; Accurately discern street signs and address numbers; Ability to interview patient, family members, and bystanders; Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramification of such; Ability to converse in English with coworkers and hospital staff as to status of patient; Good manual dexterity, with ability to perform all tasks related to highest quality patient care; Ability to bend, scoop, and crawl on uneven terrain; Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and moisture; Ability to work in low light, confined spaces, and other dangerous environments. Competency Areas The Emergency Medical Technician must demonstrate competency handling emergencies utilizing all Basic Life Support equipment and skills in accordance with all behavioral objectives in the DOT/EMT Basic curriculum and the FEMA document entitled "Recognizing and Identifying Hazardous Materials. Description of Tasks Receives call from dispatcher, responds verbally to emergency calls, reads maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site, uses most expeditious route, and observes traffic ordinances and regulations. Determines nature and extent of illness or injury, takes pulse, blood pressure, visually observes changes in skin color, auscultates breath sounds, makes determination regarding patient status, establishes priority for emergency care, and renders appropriate emergency care. Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patient to ambulance and on to a medical facility. Reassures patients and bystanders, avoids mishandling patient and undue haste, searches for medical identification emblem to aid in care. Extricates patient from entrapment, assesses extent of injury, uses prescribed techniques and appliances, radios dispatcher for additional assistance or services, provides light rescue service if required, provides additional emergency care following established protocols.

11 Complies with regulations in handling the deceased, notifies authorities, and arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene. Determines appropriate medical facility to which patient will be transported, reports nature and extent of injuries or illness to the facility, and asks for direction from hospital physician or emergency department. Observes patient in route and administers care as directed by physician or emergency department or according to published protocol. Identifies diagnostic signs that require communication with facility. Assists in removing patient from ambulance and into emergency facility. Reports verbally and in writing observation about and care of patient at the scene and in-route to facility, provides assistance to emergency staff as required. Replaces supplies, sends used supplies for sterilization, checks all equipment for future readiness, maintains ambulance in operable condition, ensures ambulance cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and supplies, decontaminates vehicle interior, determines vehicle readiness by checking oil, gas, water in battery and radiator, and tire pressure, maintains familiarity with all specialized equipment. Emergency Medical Services Job Descriptions (Set forth by the Department of State Health and Human Services of Texas) EMT Emergency Medical Technician Must demonstrate competency handling emergencies utilizing all Basic Life Support equipment and skills in accordance with all behavioral objectives in the Description of Tasks/EMT Basic curriculum and the FEMA document entitled "Recognizing and Identifying Hazardous Materials". EMT 1994 curriculum includes objectives pertaining to the use of the pneumatic anti-shock garment, automated external defibrillator, epinephrine auto-injector and inhaler bronchodilators. EMT- P Paramedic Must demonstrate competency handling emergencies utilizing all Basic and Advanced Life Support equipment and skills in accordance with all behavioral objectives in the Description of Tasks/EMT Basic, EMT-I curriculum (endotracheal intubations), and the EMT-P curriculum. The EMT-P has reached the highest level of prehospital certification.. EMS Programs EMT Basic The EMT Basic Courses are offered every Fall, Spring (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday), and Summer (Monday-Thursday) semester. Classes are 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Clinicals are scheduled around your work and school schedules. EMT-P - The Paramedic Courses start every Fall and Spring semester (Monday-Thursday). Classes are 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Clinicals are scheduled around your work and school schedules. In order to sign up for the Paramedic program, the student must be a certified EMT-B.

12 North Central Texas College Criminal History Policy for Health Sciences North Central Texas College will not admit a prospective student to any of the Health Sciences Programs whose criminal history disqualifies him or her from participating in a clinical rotation pursuant to the policy of the Dallas-Fort Worth Health Council (DFWHC) or the associated clinical site(s). Applicants must meet eligibility guidelines outlined in the DFWHC s Community Standards for Drug Screening & Background Checks, which exclude applicants with the following criminal histories: Felony convictions, including deferred adjudications, nolo contendere, no contest, Misdemeanor convictions or felony deferred adjudications involving crimes against persons (physical or sexual abuse), Misdemeanor convictions related to moral turpitude (prostitution, public lewdness/exposure, theft over $1,500, computer crimes of fraud, etc.), Felony deferred adjudications for the sale, possession, distribution, or transfer of narcotics or controlled substances, Registered sex offenders, OIG, GSA and Medicaid Sanctions, Terrorist Suspect List, Pending charges and warrants for arrest Additionally, clinical sites may have more restrictive eligibility requirements. In determining whether to admit an applicant with criminal history, the North Texas Central Texas College will consider various factors including, but not limited to: Whether the student s criminal history prevents him or her from being eligible to participate in a rotation at one or more clinical sites; The nature and seriousness of the crime; The extent to which the program might offer an opportunity to engage in further criminal activity of the same type as that in which the person previously had been involved; and The relationship of the crime to the ability, capacity, or fitness required to participate in the program. North Central Texas College does not guarantee clinical placement and reserves the right to dismiss a student who commits any violation of law during the program. Succeeding in the EMS Programs Studying is not only recommended while taking the EMS courses but is essential. In order to succeed in any of the classes the student must make time to study at least 4-5 hours per day. This is a major commitment on the student s to work hard and succeed in these programs. The student must make a 75 or higher on both the course and the final exam. If one does not pass the final exam, the student will be failed even though they may have had adequate grades during the semester.

13 CPR Training Sites CPR Trainer: Brandon Ostler, NCTC Instructor Contact Information: John Bryant, Instructor CPR Emergency Management Resources Jennifer Khonsari American Heart Association Presbyterian Denton Hospital Ask for Cashier Offices Alert CPR Emergency Training Center Stephen Thomas CPR Associates Thomas Swalm Gail Tolle, Instructor American Heart Association Bettina Cooper Heartsmart Training Ricky Bell (located in Gainesville area) Immunization Resources Denton County Health Department- 535 S. Loop Denton Location Denton, TX Denton County Health Department- 190 N. Valley Parkway, Suite Lewisville Location Lewisville, TX NP Care Clinic 2501 W. Oak St., Suite Denton, TX Any Lab Test Now 2501 W. Oak St., Suite Denton, TX Labcorp Visit their website to find a location. CPL Visit their website to find a location. PAX PN Test- Skill Building Exercises

14 For Additional Information Please Contact: Emergency Medical Services Program North Central Texas College 1500 North Corinth Street Corinth, TX (940) Visit our NCTC Website: Thank you for your interest in the EMS Program at North Central Texas College!