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Emergency Medical Services (EMSP)

Description

The Emergency Medical Services Program offers five levels of Prehospital of training: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Certificate), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT Certificate), Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic Associates of Applied Science Degree. At each level of training the student is provided with the opportunity to master the theory and skills of pre-hospital care. Training includes lecture, laboratory, and rotations at local hospitals and ambulance services.

Progression through the curriculum requires passing the National Registry of EMT's Certification Exam and obtain an active certification as an EMT from the Texas Department of State Health Services to continue from EMT to AEMT.

Obtaining a grade of "C" or better on EMS courses does not guarantee a student's eligibility to sit for the National Registry of EMT's certification exam. In order for the student to be eligible to take their NREMT certification exam the student must meet the following requirements.

• Be competent on the following domains, cognitive, psychomotor, and affective.
• Be approved by the EMS Program Medical Director
• Be approved by the EMS Program Director

Rotation

The student is assigned to hospitals and ambulance services to develop clinical/field skills under the supervision of assigned facility staff. Clinical/field experiences are scheduled at appropriate times during the program. The student must meet all clinical and field requirement and must master the required skills and tasked. Applicants should be aware that they will be required to work with clients who may speak only Spanish.

Accreditation

The Emergency Medical Services Program is accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The EMS program has received a Letter of Review status from The Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Letter of Review is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status granted by CoAEMSP signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation Standards through the Letter of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the NREMT's Paramedic credentialing examination(s).

Certification

After successfully completing the EMS curriculum the student is eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMT's certification Exam or the National Registry Assessment Test at each testing level: EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic. After completing the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic curriculum the student has two years of eligibility to sit for their respective National Registry Exams. The student under 18 years of age is required to take the National Registry Assessment Exam.

Acceptance

1. Follow the application process for the Health Sciences Programs. Application deadline is the first Thursday in July for Fall or second Thursday in November for Spring.
2. Admission into the EMS Program is based on the following:
   1. The student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or greater and achieve a grade of C or better on all required prerequisite courses.
3. The EMT Certificate applicant must be concurrently enrolled or have completed MDCA 1409 Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Assistants (or complete BIOL 2301, BIOL 2101 & BIOL 2302, BIOL 2102), MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology, and MDCA 1305 Medical Law and Ethics with a grade of C or better.
4. The AEMT Certificate applicant must have successfully passed the EMT National Registry of EMT's certification Exam and have a current EMT certification from Texas Department of State Health Services prior to advancing in the curriculum plan.
5. A completed Health Sciences Department Immunization Verification form that includes:
   1. Proof of immunizations (Hepatitis A (Recommended), Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Bacterial Meningitis)
   2. TB skin test (annually) or chest x-rays (3 years)
   3. Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) shot (every 10 years)
   4. Flu shot (annually)
6. Current American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider CPR certification
7. A negative criminal background check. This can be accessed at www.castlebranch.com. As stated on the Health Sciences Department Application, documentation of a negative criminal background must be submitted to complete the application and admission process. (annually)
8. A negative 10-Panel urine drug screen (annually)
9. A completed Health Sciences Department Physical Examination Form (annually)
10. The applicant will be notified by LCC's official means of communication regarding his/her program admission status.
11. Sheriff or PD background check. (Required by LMC Hospital)

Progression in the EMS Program

Complete all pre-requisite and degree plan courses with a grade of "C" or better. Additional program specific requirements may apply. Refer to the EMS Student Handbook.

Withdrawal

A student considering withdrawal from an EMS Program course should refer to the EMS Student Handbook and make an appointment with the Instructor & Program Director.

Attendance

The EMS Program only allows 3 absences in order to meet the required contact hours. All rotation education courses require attendance in order to be in compliance with accrediting agencies. Refer to the EMS Student Handbook.

Dismissal

The student should refer to the dismissal policies listed in the EMS Student Handbook.

For further information about the Emergency Medical Services Program contact the Program Director, Manuel Ramirez at 721-5261 or by email at lccemsp@laredo.edu The Health Sciences Department is located in the Ruben M. Garcia Allied Health Building, room 109.