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State
Board Approval Date: |
April
2007 |
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Implementation
Date: |
Spring
2008 |
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Last
Updated: |
11/26/07 |
Paramedic Technology,
Degree
Program Standard and
Course Guide
Table of Contents
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SPECIFIC
PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard Number: EM03-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide
admission requirements are implemented for the Paramedic Technology Degree
program.
Admission
refers to regular admission into a degree-granting program.
Statewide
program admission requirements consider state and national occupational
licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.
The
institution develops and implements clearly stated degree 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 Degree 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 degree or degree granting institution; and
b. proper completion of application and
related procedures.
Standard Number: EM03-02-04 (Provisional Admission
Requirements)
Standard
Statement
Statewide provisional admission requirements are
implemented for the Paramedic Technology Degree 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 Degree programs on a provisional basis.
Evaluative
Criteria
Provisional
admission to the Paramedic Technology Degree 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 Degree
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 Degree 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:
EM03-03-03 (Program Numbering System)
A major
Code of EM03 and a CIP code of 51.090402 are applied to the Paramedic
Technology, Degree program.
Assignment
of a statewide Major Code and CIP Code to the Degree program is the basis from
which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each
degree/degree/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/degree/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP
Code.
Each
degree/degree/certificate having a given Major Code is consistent with all
other programs throughout the state which have the same Major Code.
Degree/degree/certificate
programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major
Code for each option.
Standard Number: EM03-03-03 (Program Consistency and
Sequence)
The
Paramedic Technology Degree 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 EM03 and are consistent statewide. Each
specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a
statewide course identification code.
The
Paramedic Technology Degree program is assigned a Major Code of EM03 and
utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.
Program components include, but are not limited to:
Paramedic
Technology, Degree
The Paramedic Technology, degree 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 EMT level to the paramedic level. Graduates of the program
receive a Paramedic Technology degree and are eligible to sit for the paramedic
licensure examination.
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General Core
Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Composition
and Rhetoric I [P]Degree
program admission level language competency |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Literature and Composition [P
]ENG 191 with C or better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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(or) |
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Introduction
to Humanities [P]
ENG 191 with C or better |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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(or) |
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Art
Appreciation [P]
ENG 191 with C or better |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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(or) |
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Music
Appreciation [P]
ENG 191 with C or better |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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College
Algebra [P] Program
admission level math achievement |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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(or) |
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Mathematical
Modeling [P] Program
admission level math achievement |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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(or) |
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Contemporary Mathematics P] Program
admission level math achievement |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Fundamentals
of Speech [P] Program admission level language competency
or ENG 098 |
5 |