BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM

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1 BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM PARAMEDIC PROGRAM MISSION The mission of the Paramedic Program is to provide a strong educational foundation so future paramedics may improve the health and welfare of Kern County residents by providing the highest quality prehospital emergency medical care. The Paramedic Program is designed to provide students with the education and experience to perform as competent, entry level Paramedics. PROGRAM ACCREDITATION Bakersfield College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The Bakersfield College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on behalf of the recommendation from the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION The Paramedic Program is an month program that culminates in a certificate of achievement or an associate of science degree if the student completes the college general education courses. The program consists of 3 components: Didactic, Clinical-Hospital Rotations and Field Internship. Students should anticipate making a full-time commitment to the program during the academic terms. Summer sessions are required and may be scheduled beyond the regular college session dates. The didactic courses are scheduled primarily during the day, however the Clinical Rotation and Field Internship could be scheduled days, nights and on weekends. Students may be assigned to any clinical rotation center in any geographical location and must provide their own transportation to the clinical sites. The Program provides the theory, skill, and experience necessary to apply for admission to the licensure exam administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; and for licensure from the State of California, California EMS Authority, as Licensed Paramedic. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all paramedic courses, have met the state-mandated curriculum and clinical hours, met all clinical education competencies, and earned the Certificate of Achievement or Associate in Science degree to be recommended for these examinations/certifications. ENROLLMENT PROCEEDURES AND APPLICATION FILLING PERIOD Application forms and all required documents must be received by the Paramedic Program Office (Weill Institute, 2100 Chester Avenue, room 125) during the application month of March. Late applications will not be accepted. PARAMEDIC PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCEDURE Seats are limited, therefore, in order to be fully eligible for enrollment into the Paramedic Program, it is the student's responsibility to that the following is completed prior the end of the application period held in the month of March: Fill out an application form obtained from the BC Paramedic Program website, or from the Fire Tech office located in room 125 at the Weill Institute (2100 Chester Avenue).

2 Provide proof of high school completion (diploma or high school transcript) or GED general education equivalent Provide a copy of current valid EMT card (State of California EMT and/or NREMT) Provide a copy of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card Provide a copy of California driver s license SELECTION PROCESS In the event that the number of qualified students for the Paramedic Program exceeds space available, the following selection process will be utilized: Students who are qualified for enrollment will be admitted in the order in which their names appear on the Program Waitlist. An applicant s position on this list will be determined by random drawing of names from the pool of qualified students. To remain current on the waitlist, an application form must be submitted annually during the application filing period in the month of March. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND SCREENINGS After a student receives notification of enrollment into the Program and as a condition of enrollment students must complete all of the following: Background Check - As a condition of enrollment into any Allied Health Program with a clinical laboratory component, students are required to submit to and pass a designated background screen. Please note the following: o A history of legal conviction(s), or any other convictions which bar a person from participation in a federal program, could render a student ineligible for clinical placement (see section of California s Title 22 - Division 9, Chapter 4). o If a student cannot obtain background clearance from the clinical agencies, it will not be possible to place the student in the clinical areas, which is a required component of the Program. o In the event that a student cannot obtain a background clearance due to background restrictions, the space will be forfeited. o Students who are found to be ineligible for clinical placement by the clinical agency after admission to the radiography program shall be subject to dismissal from the Program, as they will be unable to complete mandatory clinical rotations. o For more information on the background check, go to Drug/Alcohol Screening - As a condition of enrollment into any Allied Health Program with a clinical laboratory component, students are required to submit to and pass a designated drug and alcohol screening. Vaccinations / Immunizations / Titers Students must show proof the appropriate immunizations /vaccinations have been obtained. More information as well as the appropriate forms can be found on the Allied Health web site at Mask Fit Test - The clinical education centers affiliated with Bakersfield College require all Nursing/Allied Health students to be fitted for a mask that will be used when treating patients with respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, H1N1, flu, etc. The mask type is called N95 and comes in small and regular sizes. Students need to be properly fitted to determine which mask size best fits their facial anatomy. Testing of all students will be done annually as facial size may change. This test is mandatory for all students. For more information on the mask fit test, go to

3 Physical Exam - A physical examination, must be completed by a physician or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant of the student s choice using the college s forms. The Physical Exam, drug and alcohol screen, background screen, Immunizations, and health tests are performed at the expense of the student. The physical exam demonstrates the student is able to achieve the physical and technical standards necessary to meet the Program s objectives. The essential Technical Standards are: o Capable of standing and/or walking up to seven hours throughout an eight-hour shift. o Bend, crouch, or stoop several times per hour. o Lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds several times an hour. o Lift and move up to a 300-pound patient in a 2-3 person transfer. o Reach overhead above the shoulder 90 degrees. o Push and/or pull objects and equipment weighting up to 300 pounds. o Utilize eyesight to observe patients, manipulate equipment and accessories to evaluate radiographs for technical quality under various illumination levels from low levels of illumination to amber/red lighting to bright light levels. o Capable of hearing to effectively communicate with the patient and healthcare team. o Utilize sufficient verbal and written skills to effectively and promptly communicate in English with the patient and healthcare team. o Manipulate radiologic and medical equipment and accessories, including but not limited to switches, knobs, buttons, and keyboards, utilizing fine and gross motor skills. o Perform the assigned job responsibilities with the intellectual and emotional functions necessary to ensure patient safety, and exercise independent judgment and discretion. o Utilize the above standards/functions to respond promptly to patients needs and/or emergency situations. CPR & AED Card The student must possess a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) card. This card must be provided at the start of the Program and be kept valid during the entire Program. More information as well as the appropriate forms can be found on the Allied Health web site at FIELD INTERNSHIP The Field Internship is the final course in the Bakersfield College Paramedic Program. Students will be required to obtain a field internship site on their own. Any reimbursement to Field Internship Preceptors or Field Internship Sites for providing a field internship will be discussed in any sponsorship contract between the student and the Field Internship Site. The Bakersfield College Paramedic Training Program will not be responsible for the maintenance of any Field Internship Sponsorship contract nor will it provide any reimbursement to Field Internship Preceptors or Field Internship Sites for providing field internships. The Paramedic Training Program will be made aware of any contractual or agreement obligation students enter into with agencies offering a Field Internship Sponsorship. Currently the Paramedic Program uses the following locations for Field Internships: Hall Ambulance st Street Bakersfield, CA (661) Liberty Ambulance 1325 West Ridgecrest Boulevard Ridgecrest, CA (760) Delano Ambulance Service, Inc. 403 Main Street Delano, CA (661) Imperial Ambulance 22 N. Cottage Street Porterville, CA (559)

4 PARAMEDIC PROGRAM CURRICULUM All courses must be completed with a grade C or higher. The following courses are taken after students have been formally enrolled in the Paramedic Program and must be taken concurrently. FALL SEMESTER EMTC B10 Paramedic unit EMTC B11 Paramedic Skills Lab unit EMTC B12 Paramedic unit 13.0 SPRING SEMESTER EMTC B13 Paramedic unit EMTC B14 Paramedic Skills Lab unit EMTC B15 Paramedic unit 13.0 units SUMMER SEMESTER EMTC B16 Paramedic Clinical Lab 3.5 units 3.5 units FALL SEMESTER EMTC B17 Paramedic Field Internship 10.0 units 10.0 units ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS (Gainful Employment) Program tuition for in-district residents is $46 per unit. Tuition does not include textbooks, uniforms, physical examination fees, computer access fees, or a parking permit. Students will be required to purchase uniforms, textbooks, and supplies, pay current college fees and provide transportation to off campus clinical education centers in Bakersfield, California and Delano, California.

5 Uniform & Supplies PRICE LIST (as of March 2016) All prices are approximate Uniform Shirt w/patches sewn onto sleeves $54.00 each Patches for uniform shirt $5.00 each Cost to sew patches on shirt sleeves $10.00 Uniform pants (red cap) $35.00 each Basket weave black leather belt $25.00 Black boots with publishable leather covering top, sides, & heel of foot. $ $ Black belt pouch for CPR mask and gloves (Microholster brand is recommended) (Amazon.com) $18.99 Stethoscope (The stethoscope needs to have a dual bell for both pediatric and adult lung sounds and blood pressures. Littmann Classic II or III is $80.00 recommended.) (Price quoted is for a Littmann II on Amazon.com) Pupil Penlight with pupil mm size located on side of light (Amazon.com) $5.00 Protective eye wear (wrap-around clear lens, rubber nose grips) (Amazon.com) $10.00 Simple calculator $5.00 Field Internship $ BARNES & NOBLE s WEBSITE PRICES LISTED (as of March 2016) Mosby Paramedic Textbook $ Mosby Paramedic Workbook $87.56 OR we can quote the Mosby Combo (both Textbook + Workbook) $ Anatomy & Physiology for Emergency Care 2 nd Edition $ Basic Arrhythmias 7 th Edition $ EMS Field Guide, ALS Version / Edition 19 $16.22 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT In accordance with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act, Bakersfield College provides services and benefits to students regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, marital status, medical condition or disability. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to administration and participation in vocational education programs. (Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.) LICENSURE ELIGIBILITY- After successful completion of the Paramedic Program with a grade of C or higher, students are eligible to take the National Registry paramedic level examination for licensure as a Paramedic; however, conviction of any offenses other than minor traffic violations must be reported to the Sacramento Emergency Medical Services Authority of California at the time of application for licensure. For clarification contact their office at (916)