mergency Fall 2016 Medical Science

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1 mergency Fall 2016 Medical Science

2 COASTAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Equal Education Opptunity and Equal Employment Opptunity Policy No person shall on the basis of race, col, creed religion, age, sex, national igin, physical disability status, except where age physical disabilities are found to be a bona fide occupational qualification, be excluded from employment participation in, be denied the benefits of, be subject to discrimination under any program activity of this institution. It is the policy of this institution not to discriminate on the basis of sex in the admission requirements, educational programs, activities, employment policies as required by Title IX in the Educational Amendments of In confmance with the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws and regulations, Coastal Carolina Community College will not discriminate against any student, employee, applicant f admission employment because of physical disabilities. The main campus of Coastal Carolina Community College has been designed with the elimination of physical obstacles so that buildings, restrooms, labaties, and classrooms are readily accessible to and usable by those with physical disabilities. Any student applicant f admission with a disability who wishes to request some accommodation must contact the Admissions Office and ask f the Coastal Carolina Community College Request f Accommodation fm. If accommodation is not requested in advance in der to provide the College sufficient and adequate time to meet the student applicant s needs, Coastal cannot guarantee the availability of a reasonable accommodation when it is needed. Any student prospective student who believes that discrimination has limited any educational opptunity, any College employee who believes employment rights have been denied on the basis of discrimination, any individual who desires infmation concerning this policy should contact the following designated responsible employee: Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Codinat, Henderson Administration Building, (910)

3 NOTE: Students accepted to the Emergency Medical Science Program must submit a completed medical health fm to the Direct of Emergency Medical Science Programs by the first day of the fall semester, which will include a vaccination tracker. Additionally, a criminal background check and drug screening are required 30 days pri to the start of clinical rotations. The infmation provided in the student medical fm, criminal background check and drug screening is not considered in the admission decision. It is possible, however, that the results may prevent the applicant from participating in the clinical rotations and thus from continuing in the program. NOTE: Students with pierced ears may wear only one small post earring in each ear. No other visible body piercings, naments, gauging instruments are allowed. Accreditation: The Coastal Carolina Community College EMS Program currently holds a Letter of Review (LoR) from the accreditation body of CoAEMSP (Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs f the Emergency Medical Service Professions). This is the official designation that a paramedic program is in the process of becoming accredited. CCCC EMS Program must still complete the entire process to demonstrate substantial compliance with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation standards, and is not guaranteed an award of accreditation, however holding a LoR does signify that the program is making satisfacty progress in the accreditation process. As such, the National Registry of EMT recognizes graduates of CAAHEP accredited programs as well as graduates of programs holding a CoAEMSP LoR, as eligible f the national paramedic certification examinations. CoAEMSP 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite Rowlett, TX Fax

4 FALL 2016 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE Associate in Applied Science A45340 Curriculum Description The Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic f critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and prepares graduates to enter the wkfce. Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence based practice under medical oversight, and serve as a link from the scene into the healthcare system. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/ national certification examinations. Employment opptunities include providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational and government agencies. Coastal Carolina Community College requires that students complete all degree requirements to establish eligibility to take the paramedic certification examination. Hours Per Week FALL SEMESTER (1 ST Year) Class Lab Clinic Credit ACA 111 College Student Success BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I EMS 110 EMT EMS 140 Rescue Scene Management EMS 150 Emergency Vehicles & EMS Comm SPRING SEMESTER (1 ST Year) BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II CIS 110 Introduction to Computers EMS 122 EMS Clinical Practicum I EMS 130 Pharmacology EMS 131 Advanced Airway Management EMS 160 Cardiology I MED 120 Survey of Medical Terminology SUMMER SEMESTER (1 st Year) EMS 220 Cardiology II EMS 221 EMS Clinical Practicum II EMS 250 Medical Emergencies FALL SEMESTER (2 nd Year) EMS 231 EMS Clinical Practicum III EMS 240 Patients w/ Special Challenges EMS 260 Trauma Emergencies EMS 125 EMS Instruct Methodology ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry PSY 150 General Psychology SPRING SEMESTER (2 nd Year) EMS 241 EMS Clinical Practicum IV EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies EMS 285 EMS Capstone ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Total

5 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Students must maintain the grade point average in accdance with the college policy Satisfacty Academic Progress as described in the college catalog. Additional EMS Academic Regulations a. Emergency Medical Science Courses: Students must complete all courses with an EMS MED prefix with a grade of C higher in der to progress in the Emergency Medical Science Program. If the student does not receive a grade of C higher in any Emergency Medical Science course Medical Terminology, he/she will be required to withdraw from the Emergency Medical Science Program. b. Biology Requirement of BIO 168 and 169: BIO 168 and BIO 169 must be completed by the beginning of the third semester of the Emergency Medical Science Program with a grade of D higher to ensure student success. If the student does not successfully meet the BIO 168 and BIO 169 requirement they will be required to withdraw from the Emergency Medical Science Program. c. All Other Non-EMS Courses: A student who drops receives an F in any non-ems (related) courses except BIO 168 and 169 may be permitted to continue, provided the student can successfully complete the course by the end of the summer session following their expected date of graduation. ADMISSIONS INFORMATION THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE 2016 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM BEGINS MARCH 1, 2016 AND ENDS AUGUST 1, LEVEL I / ADMISSIONS R EQUIREMENTS: It is the applicant s responsibility to ensure that the following requirements are met befe making a Level II application appointment: NC DAP Reading/ English A. Submit a current application to the Coastal Carolina Community College Admissions Office B. Submit official transcript(s) to the Admissions Office - High school, High School Equivalency, Adult High School - All colleges schools attended after high school - CLEP (College Level Examination) sces - AP (Advanced Placement) sces C. Receive minimum placement sces on one (1) of the placement tests listed below. F Limited Enrollment Allied Health Programs, tests must have been taken ON OR AFTER August 1, 2013, to be valid. COMPASS Minimum Sce Requirements ASSET DMA Reading 84 Reading 42 Reading 520 Reading 22 Reading 84 SAT ACT ACCUPLACER/CPT 155 Writing 77 Writing 42 Writing 520 Writing 21 English 90 DMA Pre-Algebra 47 Numerical 41 Mathematics 540 Mathematics 23 Arithmetic 55 DMA An applicant may retake the placement test twice within a one year (12 month) period. 4

6 D. Anatomy and Physiology classes must be completed within five (5) years of the entry term of the program (on after Fall 2011). Please check with the appropriate student services personnel (Financial Aid, Veteran s Affairs, etc) to determine how taking these related classes will affect your Pell, VA, etc. E. All current returning CCCC students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 higher, and have pri approval of the counsel in charge of Emergency Medical Science admissions and the Direct of EMS Programs befe being eligible to apply. F. Applicants seeking readmission transfer into the Emergency Medical Science Program must meet all current requirements. Only two academic readmissions will be permitted contingent upon space availability and at the discretion of the Direct of EMS Programs. An applicant may request one of the following options if he she does not achieve the required sces on placement tests: Option #1: If the applicant has successfully completed college-level English and/ math classes with final grades of C higher within the past five years is able to complete the developmental class(es) recommended by the placement test PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION DEADLINE and earn (a) final grade(s) of P, the applicant may request that the placement test requirements be waived. Option #2: If the applicant has taken the placement test once and is unable to complete the recommended developmental class(es) pri to the admission deadline, he she may request permission from the Direct of Admissions his/her designee to retake all ptions of the placement test one additional time. It is strongly recommended that a candidate who does not receive the necessary minimum placement test sces in any area either review and retest, take the appropriate developmental course(s) suggested based on the test results befe retesting. If the applicant cannot meet placement requirements under the available options, he she will be advised to delay applying f the Emergency Medical Science Program f at least a year. The applicant is encouraged to use this time to crect any remaining deficiencies. If the applicant chooses to apply f a later year, the applicant MUST qualify under the admissions requirements in effect f that particular year. LEVEL II / ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: Once the Level I criteria have been met, the applicant will be required to make an appointment with the counsel f EMS to do the following: 1. Complete a Level II Emergency Medical Science application. 2. Contact the Direct of EMS Programs f an interview. The Level II application must be completed with the counsel f Emergency Medical Science no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 1, After August 1, 2016, approved Level II applicants will be considered on a space available basis. Financial aid applicants are encouraged to apply befe June 13, 2016, in der to have access to their financial aid award f registration and purchase of books and supplies. Admissions Procedures Regarding Qualified Applicants Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis after successful completion of Level I and Level II requirements. The first thirty (30) qualified applicants will be admitted to the Fall 2016 Emergency Medical Science Program. All other qualified candidates who apply by the deadline will be placed on an alternate list in the der in which they apply. Should any of the iginally accepted candidates be unable to enter the program, alternates will be selected to take their places in the der in which they applied. If alternates apply on the same date, then the time the level II application was received will be used to determine which alternate is admitted first. 5

7 Students accepted to the program must submit a completed medical health fm to the Direct of Emergency Medical Science Programs, as well as a vaccination tracker purchased through CertifiedBackground.com, by September 1, Students assigned to approved clinical practicum sites will be required to undergo drug testing and complete a criminal background check, both through certifiedbackground.com, no me than 30 days pri to beginning clinical rotations. A positive finding on the drug screen the results of the criminal background check may prevent the student from continuing in the program. The decision will be made by Clinical Agency Representatives in consultation with the College. Special Note: If you have any questions regarding the submission of the medical health fm, criminal background check drug screening, how the submission of these documents may affect your progression in the program, please contact Mr. Jody Bullock at (910) PRIOR to enrollment. Students are required to purchase Platinum Planner and EMS Testing at the beginning of the first semester of the EMS Program. Costs are calculated annually by the company. Students not admitted to the Emergency Medical Science Program must reactivate their admission packets and reapply if they wish to be considered f a future class. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Once enrolled in the Emergency Medical Science Program, students will be required to 1. Purchase liability insurance annually. 2. Demonstrate physical health as evidenced by the results of a physical exam and emotional health as evidenced by appropriate behavi. 3. Complete all required inoculations. 4. Adhere to the student guidelines specific to the Emergency Medical Science Program. 5. Travel at own expense to complete clinical and field training. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE STATEMENT Students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Science Program are at risk of exposure to blood and body fluids, and the potential does exist f transmission of bloodbne and other infectious diseases during patient care activities. The Americans with Disabilities Act fbids discrimination against patients with HIV; therefe, students are required to treat all patients assigned, regardless of the disease state of the patient. Refusal to treat any patient may affect the student s academic progress. Students who enter the Emergency Medical Science Program will be required to read and sign a communicable disease statement and waiver of liability fm. This fm will become a part of the student s permanent recd and will state that the student: 1. Has been infmed of his/her risk f exposure to blood and body fluids. 2. Understands the potential f transmission of bloodbne diseases during patient care activities. 3. Agrees to care f all patients that are assigned to him/her. The student and a witness must sign the communicable disease statement. Students who are mins must have the statement signed by a parent legal guardian. A copy of the complete Communicable Disease Statement is available in the program manual. NOTES Students accepted to the Emergency Medical Science Program must attend an ientation meeting in July. They will register f fall classes at that time. Students are strongly advised to make photocopies of their completed medical fm f their own recds. 6

8 Students admitted to the Emergency Medical Science Program need to be aware of the imptance of regular class attendance in der to be successful in their classes. It is vital to have child care arrangements wked out in advance in case of children s illnesses, teacher wk days, etc. If excess absences are accumulated, the student will be withdrawn from the program in accdance with the attendance policy in the college catalog. Students must adhere to all clinical site requirements, including dress code, hygiene and piercing/tattoo regulations. Students are strongly advised to limit the number of hours they are employed in der to maximize their potential f academic success in the Emergency Medical Science Program. Accepted candidates testing positive f HIV must notify the following: Chief, Communicable Disease Control Branch 1902 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM APPROXIMATE COSTS* In-state Tuition & Student Fees (5 semesters) $5,461 Books/Supplies (approximate cost) 1,500 Unifms & Paraphernalia (approximate cost) 350 Liability Insurance (approximate cost) 16 Admission Physical (approximate cost) 250 Platinum Planner Testing and Study Tools** 170 Drug screen and Criminal Background 90 Vaccinations and Immunization Tracker (approx. cost) 500 TOTAL $8,321 **Online resource material, practice tests, skill tracker and clinical tracker. *AMOUNTS LISTED ABOVE ARE ESTIMATES AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE: In-state tuition rate is based on $76.00 per credit hour. Tuition rates are determined by the Nth Carolina General Assembly and are subject to change. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application f Federal Student Aid (Pell Grant) and the Coastal Carolina Community College Foundation Scholarship fms as soon as possible. The following scholarships are available specifically f Medical/Allied Health students: Agnes Vergon/EMS Scholarship Shields Sparkman Medical/Allied Health Scholarship Shirley J. and Albert P. Rachide Scholarship Star of Life Scholarship Please visit the College Foundation Office in the Henderson Administration Building f specific infmation about these and other scholarships. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jody Bullock, Direct of EMS Programs, at (910)