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State Board
Approval Date: |
August,
2000 |
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Implementation
Date: |
Fall,
2000 |
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Last Updated: |
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Paramedic Technology, Diploma
Program Standard and Course Guide
Table of Contents
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SPECIFIC
PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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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 Certification 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 Certification 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
certification test.
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
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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] ENG 101, MAT
101, AHS 101, |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
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Patient Assessment [P/C] AHS 101, ENG 101,
SCT 100, |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Applied Physiology
and Pathophysiology [P/C] AHS 101, ENG 101, SCT 100, |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Pharmacology [P/C]
ENG 101, MAT 101, SCT 100, |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Respiratory
Emergencies [P] |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Trauma [P] |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Cardiology I [P/C] AHS 101, ENG
101, SCT 100, |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Cardiology II [P] |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Medical Emergencies [P] [P/C] AHS 101, ENG
101, SCT 100, |
4 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Maternal/Pediatric
Emergencies [P] [P/C] ENG 101, SCT
100, |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Special Patients [P]
[P/C] ENG 101, SCT
100, |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
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EMS 200
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Clinical Application
of Advanced Emergency Care [P] Program Admission, [P/C} AHS 101, EMS 126, EMS 127,
EMS 128, EMS 129, EMS 130, EMS 131, EMS 132, EMS 133, EMS 134, EMS 135, EMS
136 |
0 |
0 |
30 |
30 |
10 |
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Summative
Evaluations [P] |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
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
certification examination
78 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