Upcoming EMS Courses

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Paramedic Course

The paramedic is a health professional whose primary focus is to respond to, assess and triage emergent, urgent and non-urgent requests for medical care; apply basic and advanced knowledge and skills necessary to determine patient physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial needs; administer medications, interpret and use diagnostic findings to implement treatment; provide complex patient care; and facilitate referrals and/or access to a higher level of care when the needs of the patient exceed the capability level of the paramedic. Paramedics often serve as a patient care team member in a hospital or other health care setting to the full extent of their education, certification, licensure and credentialing. Paramedics may work in community settings where they take on additional responsibilities monitoring and evaluating the needs of at-risk patients, as well as intervening to mitigate conditions that could lead to poor outcomes. Paramedics help educate patients and the public in the prevention and/or management of medical, health, psychological and safety issues. 

 

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Course Information

Days/Times: Monday and Thursday, 1pm to 5pm

Start Date: August 19, 2024

End Date: May 2025 (Exact date TBD)

Course fee: TBD

     1. The fee includes tuition, books, one NREMT exam voucher, and access to online platforms used in the course.

     2. The fee does not include the cost of uniforms.

     3. The fee does not include the cost of pre-requisites in order to be considered for the course.

Computer/Internet Accessibility: Each student will need a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer with broadband internet capability. A significant portion of the course will utilize online resources.  

 Selection Process and Testing

The selection process will include a variety of testing, and an interview by the selection committee. The candidate will pay the cost of the testing. The testing will include reading comprehension, math ability, an EMT final exam, and psychological testing. 

 

Pre-Requisites

Anatomy and Physiology

 

Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) must be equivalent to Ivy Tech Community College APHY 1 and APHY 2. Transfer credits will be accepted. The program suggests that A&P be taken at Ivy Tech or another college/university. For those who don't have transfer credit an acceptable A & P course will be held at the beginning of the Paramedic course. If you are using transfer credit, an official transcript must be submitted to the Program Director prior to admission to the program. 

 

 

Tablet or laptop computer:

 A tablet or laptop computer will be required for taking tests in class. A cellular telephone is not acceptable for taking tests in class.

 

Background Check and Drug Screen

DO NOT HAVE BACKGROUND CHECK OR DRUG SCREEN PERFORMED YET. YOU WILL BE INFORMED WHEN TO HAVE THIS COMPLETED!

 A nation-wide background check and 10-panel drug screen is required for entry into the program. This is performed through the programs vendor: CastleBranch. All results must be available to the Program Director Prior to the first day of class.

Website: https://discover.castlebranch.com/  

          Once on the CastleBranch website, click on "Place Order" and followng prompts. You must enter the Package Code for our program to get your results.

Package Code: HD53

Cost: $105 + service fee (subject to change by CastleBranch)

 

Proof of Vaccinations or Immunity from:

Prior to patient contact, the student must show proof of immunity of the following diseases from a health care provider:

     a. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

     b. Tuberculosis skin test (must have been performed within the past 12 months and must stay current throughout the EMT class.

     c. Hepatitis B

     d. Varicella (Chickenpox) - Harrison County Hospital does not accept proof of disease as immunity. The student must either have a titer or the vaccination.

     e. Tetanus, diptheria, acellular pertussis (TDaP)

     f. Seasonal influenza

 

National Incident Management System Courses (NIM)

The NIMS courses listed are free, online courses from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA. These courses are required prior to successful completion of the course. If you have already taken the courses you can provide copies of either the certificates or a FEMA transcript. If you have not taken them the links are below. Click on the course to go to that courses page. 

IS-100

IS-200

IS-700

IS-800 

 

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