Emergency Medicine Technical (EMT) Intensive Expectations & Gear List

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1 Emergency Medicine Technical (EMT) Intensive Expectations & Gear List Expectations Course Hours Prepare Your For: Scope of Practice Exam for NCOEMS and NREMT (Practical Examination for EMT-B) Computer-based Testing for NREMTB (NREMT-B is a 2 year certification) Test dates may be chosen 24 hours after course completion at a number of on-line sites through Pearson Vue. Eligibility for Written Exam Registration for NCOEMS (NC EMT-B is a 4 year certification) begins 14 days after close of course. Course costs include: Experienced Instructional Staff, certified as NREMT-B to NREMT-P Landmark Learning is an accredited EMS school recognized by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) Small class size, with a maximum of 18 students Course textbook - Brady, Emergency Care 13th Edition Three Ring Binder ASHI CPR Pro 2-year certification Clinical uniform shirt Clinical malpractice insurance All course equipment is provided for student use Access to all course equipment after class hours for study and practice Min of 12 hours of clinical experience on ambulances and emergency rooms Daily quizzes for material highlights and retention Mid-course performance evaluation with instructor, 1:1 Learn additional advanced life support assist skills that increase your abilities Upon completion- opportunity to participate in NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals. Many of our students go on to excel in EMT-I and EMT-Paramedic programs Course costs do not include: Fee for Intellenet background check Prerequisite vaccines, or blood titers to prove vaccination if records cannot be found Fee for 10-Panel Drug Screening Fees for providing proof of High School graduation NREMT exam fees Lodging Optional and is available for $10/per night

2 Certification and Reciprocity: States accept certifications from other states and the National Registry on an individual basis. By successfully passing the exams both for the state of North Carolina and the National Registry, students have doubled their opportunity to be granted direct reciprocity in their home state. Access the web to check your state s reciprocity for the Nat l Registry at nremt.org. Attendance: 100% attendance in all lecture and practical sessions is mandatory. Being on time to class is also expected every day. Repeated tardies or absences are grounds for immediate dismissal. Tardiness or not appearing for a clinical rotation is grounds for dismissal as well. Notebooks and Texts: Emergency Care, 12th Edition, Brady Wilderness Medicine Handbook, 11th Edition, WMI of NOLS Wilderness Medicine, NOLS publication You should also bring pens, pencils, and paper. Tests: In order to evaluate your progress and eventual proficiency, appropriate tests and daily quizzes will be administered. ASHI CPR Pro 80% NC EMT-B Mid-Term Exam 80% NC EMT-B Cumulative Final Exam 80% If you need accommodations for testing it is available, however we need to know prior to your arrival. Certification exams take place after successful completion of the EMT Intensive. NC OEMS EMT Certification Exam - 70% National Registry EMT-B Certification Exam 70% Clinical Experience: You must be a good EMT in order to be a decent WEMT, so in addition to class time EMT students are required to attend a minimum of 12 hours in 3 shifts observing in a clinical EMS (ambulance) setting. Some students may also want Emergency Room shifts, which are possible if the student also abides by hospital system requirements of a felony background check, a 10- panel drug screening, and a clinical orientation. Information is available below.

3 Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from clinical sites. On average drive time to clinicals averages about thirty minutes. We have healthy relationships with several Ambulance Services and Emergency Rooms where past students have performed in a professional manner under the guidance of Paramedics, Nurses, and Doctors. These clinical sites do not get paid or get additional benefits for allowing you the opportunity to learn there. In fact, some go above and beyond to give every opportunity to the student if he or she works well with their system and expectations. Clinicals are a hit-or-miss opportunity; emergencies do not happen when planned, which requires EMS to be a dynamic profession. Some shifts are slow and students do no more than wash ambulances, change bed linens, and study. These are good opportunities to get in extra study time or to capitalize on your exposure to equipment and highly trained professionals who are not involved with immediate patient care. Most healthcare professionals are very open to helping students who take the initiative to ask pertinent questions, or to find out what equipment is what and how to use all of it. Other shifts are very busy with call after call or patient after patient. You may be called into assisting with CPR while Paramedics are getting medications and AEDs ready, or you may get to assess vital signs and lung sounds on sick or injured people. You may be asked to pull manual traction on fractures while doctors apply casts, or to observe in surgery. Everything you see will prepare you for the real picture of EMS and your new role in it. Clinical opportunities will be offered during the week, after class in the evenings from 6-10pm. There will also be two shifts offered each day over the weekend, from 8am-noon and 1pm- 5pm. You will not be required to stay longer than your 4-hour shift, and should not stay longer unless your preceptor directly asks if you would like to. It is important to arrive on time and in the right clothing to conform to approved dress codes. When you arrive we will provide you with a uniform top that identifies you with Landmark Learning as an EMT student. Other acceptable clothing is as follows: a white t-shirt to wear under your top if weather is cool bring your jacket or raingear if you will be on an ambulance dress slacks, or nice dark pants navy or black in color, with belt (NO jeans, Carharts, shorts, or sweats) Shoes with decent traction; crocs or new cross trainers, (NO heels, hiking boots, or sandals) for ER. Hiking boots or similar for EMS. All clothing needs to be fresh, clean, and free of stains, frays, or tears. Your clinical preceptor will assess your appearance when you walk through their door and if you do not meet these minimum standards you may be asked to leave. A professional personal appearance is important when you are taking care of other people. In addition to the above dress code, personal hygiene is mandatory. All bodies must be clean and neat, freshly shaved (neat facial hair is acceptable), and free from odors and strong perfumes. Long hair must be pulled back, and body art or tattoos must be concealed. Some sites may require the removal of excess jewelry or non-traditional piercings. Safety: Even observing, there is always the possibility of contact with body fluids. Appropriate clothing and appearance helps reduce the risk of exposure. The latest infectious disease concerns and precautions will be explained by your instructor. Host sites require you to have completed, or at

4 least begun, a Hepatitis B series before your program. You should also have received all childhood immunizations. Due to the increase in tuberculosis, all healthcare workers should have PPD (TB) testing on a regular basis. As a requirement for observations, EMT students must provide proof of a PPD test within six months prior to the start of their course. We ask that you have the PPD testing completed and the Hepatitis B series at least begun before your arrival and that you bring proof for each from the attending doctor or clinic. BACKGROUND CHECK and DRUG SCREENING: MedWest, the system where we provide Emergency Room clinical opportunities, is requiring all students to obtain a background check before attending shifts at their facilities. If you decide you do not want ER shifts, there will be ample ambulance clinical opportunities without these requirements. Please be aware that clinical work is not a requirement of the state or national registry exam. However, we at Landmark Learning have always felt that clinicals enhance your learning experience and help to better prepare you as a practicing EMT so they are a graduation requirement of our course. The background check currently costs $24.50, is completely confidential, and will automatically be transferred directly to the database at MedWest, releasing you for clinicals. Please forward the payment confirmation you receive from Intellenet to main@landmarklearning.edu and we will take care of the rest! 10-Panel drug screening can easily be accomplished through TestCountry.com and currently costs $75. Test Country testing facilities are located across the country, in most major cities. Please visit their site to initiate your drug screen if you want to attend Emergency Room clinical shifts. Gear List Classroom: Notebook, pens, 2 #2 pencils (for testing) Pocket notebook (for scenarios and clinicals) Crazy Creek chair if you don t want to sit at a table Indoor shoes (shoes are mandatory at all times!) 2-3 sets of old, beater clothing that can be completely destroyed with shears and moulage (stage blood and makeup) Full rain gear - tops and bottoms. And seasonally appropriate clothing - you will be in and out regardless of the weather, and need rapid transitions for time management. Clinical Visits: Closed-toed shoes in good condition o NEW running shoes or Crocs for ER

5 o Brown or black boots for EMS o NO heels, sandals, hiking boots, or old athletic shoes White T-shirt to wear under clinical top Clinical Top (you will receive this on the first day of class) Clean navy or black dress pants or chinos, with belt, no rips or stains (no jeans, Carharrt s, or similar)

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