ECCC Policies & Procedures

Policy No: 400.6

Policy Contact: Vice President for Instruction

Policy Title: ADMISSION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (EMT) PARAMEDIC STUDENTS The paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the Emergency Medical System (EMS). This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. The paramedic training program is a postsecondary program drawing its students from individuals already possessing a valid Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) national certification. Classroom instruction is comprehensive including a working knowledge of all anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiological processes as well as competency-based instruction in assessment and management skills required for treatment of life-threatening problems in the adult, pediatric, and geriatric patient. 1. The applicant must apply for regular admission and be accepted by the College. 2. The applicant must submit an application for the Paramedic Technology program to the Office of Healthcare Education. 3. The applicant must have a high school diploma or GED® certificate. 4. The applicant must be 18 years of age. 5. The applicant must have a minimum ACT score of 16. 6. The applicant must hold a Mississippi EMT-Basic Certification. 7. The applicant must have completed Anatomy and Physiology I with lab with a grade of “C” or better. Qualified applicants for the EMT Paramedic Program will be considered by the admissions committee on a competitive basis. Meeting the admission criteria does not guarantee admission into the program. The number of students admitted into the program will vary according to resources available. Post acceptance requirements for students selected include a physical examination; MMR immunizations; Hepatitis B vaccines; proof of 2 step TB skin test; criminal background check; and American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course. All students must agree to be randomly tested for drugs at any point and time while enrolled in any healthcare program. The student is responsible for all expenses associated with testing. All Healthcare Education Division students must submit to and satisfactorily complete a criminal background check. Admission may be rescinded and reversed based on review of the students’ criminal background check. Students who refuse to submit to a criminal background check or do not pass the criminal background check review will be dismissed from the program. Students who are dismissed from a Healthcare Education Division program may seek admission into another educational program. (Added11/12/02; Revised 3/11/03; Revised 8/10/04; Revised 10/12/04; Revised 6/14/05; Revised 8/9/11; Revised 3/18/14; Revised 3/17/15; Revised 11/10/15) Admission Requirements To be admitted to the EMT Paramedic Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

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