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State
Board Approval Date: |
April
5, 2007 |
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Implementation
Date: |
Spring
2008 |
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Last
Updated: |
11/26/07 |
Paramedic Technology,
Diploma
Program Standard and
Course Guide
Table of Contents
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SPECIFIC
PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Appendix B |
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Standard Number: EM02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide
admission requirements are implemented for the Paramedic Technology Diploma
program.
Admission
refers to regular admission into a diploma-granting program.
Statewide
program admission requirements consider state and national occupational
licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.
The
institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions
policies and procedures.
Admission
requirements are related to the functions of the Paramedic Technology
profession.
Evaluative
Criteria
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Paramedic
Technology Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and
procedures.
Admissions Requirements
Admission of new students to the
Paramedic Technology program is contingent upon their meeting all of the
following requirements:
a. attainment of 18 years of age;
b. documentation of high school graduation or
satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
c. achievement of minimum regular admission
scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores;
d. completion of application and related
procedures; and
e. documentation
of licensure as an EMT.
Admission of transfer students is
contingent upon their meeting the following:
a. regular admission and good standing at a
regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
b. proper completion of application and
related procedures.
Standard Number: EM02-02-04 (Provisional Admission
Requirements)
Standard
Statement
Statewide provisional admission requirements are
implemented for the Paramedic Technology Diploma program.
Explanatory
Comment
Provisional
admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular
admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally
admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or
certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and
procedures for entry into Diploma programs on a provisional basis.
Evaluative
Criteria
Provisional
admission to the Paramedic Technology Diploma program is afforded those
students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission
requirements.
The
requirements for provisional admission to the Paramedic Technology Diploma
program are:
a. attainment of 18 years of age;
b. documentation of high school graduation
or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
c. achievement of minimum provisional
admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE
document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel
on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential;
d. completion of application and related
procedures; and
e. documentation
of licensure as an EMT.
All
Paramedic Technology Diploma program students initially admitted on a
provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally
admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not
meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in
developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and
Adult Education.
Standard Number:
EM02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A major
Code of EM02 and a CIP code of 51.090402 are applied to the Paramedic
Technology, Diploma program.
Assignment
of a statewide Major Code and CIP Code to the Diploma program is the basis from
which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each
degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s)
established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of
Technical and Adult Education.
Each
authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP
Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate
having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the
state which have the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate
programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major
Code for each option.
Standard Number: EM02-03-03 (Program Consistency and
Sequence)
The
Paramedic Technology Diploma program utilizes essential course components
consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification
codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through
two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs
are assigned an identical Major Code EM02 and are consistent statewide. Each
specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a
statewide course identification code.
The
Paramedic Technology Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of EM02 and
utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.
Program components include, but are not limited to:
Paramedic
Technology, Diploma
The Paramedic Technology program prepares
students for employment in paramedic positions in today's health services
field. The Paramedic Technology program provides learning opportunities that
introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills,
and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The
program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the
basic EMT level to retrain as a paramedic. Graduates of the program receive a
Paramedic Technology diploma and are eligible to sit for the paramedic
licensure examination.
Courses
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General Core Courses
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Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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English [P]
ENG 097 or DTAE English admissions scores; RDG 097 or DTAE reading admissions
scores |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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General
Mathematics [P]
MAT 096 or DTAE arithmetic admissions scores |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Note:
In August, 2000, the State Board approved adding a work ethics competency
area to EMS 126 instead of requiring EMP 100. |
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Courses |
Occupational
Courses |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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Anatomy
and Physiology [P]
Provisional admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Introduction
to the Paramedic Profession [P/C]
AHS 101, |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
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Patient
Assessment [P/C]
AHS 101 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Applied
Physiology and Pathophysiology [P/C] AHS 101 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Pharmacology
[ P/C]
MAT 101 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Respiratory
Emergencies [P/C]
EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Trauma [P/C]
EMS, 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Cardiology
I [P |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Cardiology
II [P]
EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129, AHS 101[P/C] |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Medical
Emergencies [P]
EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, |
5 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Maternal/Pediatric
Emergencies [P]
EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Special
Patients [P] EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
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EMS 200
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Clinical
Application of Advanced Emergency Care [P] Program Admission |
0 |
0 |
30 |
30 |
10 |
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Summative
Evaluations [P]
EMS 126, EMS 129, EMS 130, EMS 131, EMS 132, EMS 133, EMS 134, EMS 135, EMS
136, AHS 101 [P/C] EMS 200 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
8 |
5 |
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Introduction
to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Program
Final Exit Point
Paramedic Technology, Diploma, eligible
to sit for the licensure examination
79
minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation
This program must conform to the institutional
accreditation requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
by meeting Commission on Colleges (COC) or Commission on Occupational Education
Institutions (COEI) accreditation requirements and must not conflict with the
accreditation criteria established by COC and COEI.
Graduates are prepared to take the state
written exam administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical
Technicians. Program requirements meet
Emergency Medical Services
Recommended
Equipment List
Airway
mannequins
Airway
Resuscitation
mannequins-adult and pediatric
Aluminum
foil (sterile)
Ambulance
trip report forms
Anatomical
charts and models
Arm
board
Audiovisual
resources
Automatic
transport ventilator
Bedpan
Bite
stick
Blankets
Blood
lances
Blood pr