ORANGEBURG-CALHOUN TECHNICAL COLLEGE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM ADMISSION CHECKLIST All Documents Listed Below Must Be Submitted Prior To Admission and Registration Complete OCtech Admissions Application Submit OFFICIAL high school/ged transcript Submit all OFFICIAL college transcripts (all college transcripts must be complete and current) cannot be faxed or if hand delivered must be in original sealed envelope. (If current official transcripts are already on file for all institutions listed, you do not have to resubmit). Meet minimum admission testing requirements (required if appropriate transfer credit isn t given) [No DVS coursework. Can accept high school students: refer to criteria for updates] 1
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Program (EMT) Admission Requirements Eligibility Requirements 1. Applicants must be a SC high school graduate (certificate of completion does not qualify) or have a GED. Applicants must submit their official high school or GED transcript along with their admissions application. 2. Meet one of the following test criteria: Work Keys (preferred test): Reading for Information 4 or higher and Math Program Solving 4 or higher; OR ACCUPLACER Reading 71 or higher, Math (Elementary Algebra) 25-108, and English 71 or higher; OR ACT Reading 19 or higher, Math 17 or higher, and English 17 or higher; OR SAT Reading 26 or higher and Math 480 or higher. Completed DVS course work All test scores must be within 5 years from the date of application. 3. Applicants must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges attended. All college transcripts must be complete and current. 4. Applicants must be permanent U.S. citizens for at least one year prior to the date of application. Eligibility Requirements for Current High School Students Current High School Students: As a high school student, the applicant must: 1. Meet the testing criteria as outlined above, 2. Be classified as a 2nd semester senior, based on credits, 3. Obtain a letter of recommendation from the principal: granting permission to apply for the program, and permission to complete all necessary coursework 4. Letter from the principal must be given to OCtech s Middle College Director, 5. Candidates cannot attempt certification until after turning 18 years of age, and after graduating from high school. Qualified applicants who attended college outside of the United States and who meet citizenship requirements must provide an official translation transcript(s) from World Education Service. Fees for English translation of international transcripts must be paid by the applicant. (See Registrar for details.) Misrepresentation of information on any required forms or a willful attempt to misrepresent residency will make an applicant ineligible for admission to the EMT curriculum. A national background check and/or drug test will be required upon acceptance to the program and before starting class. Positive results on background check and/or drug test may prohibit participation in clinical experiences and may necessitate removal from the program. Clinical sites may require additional background and drug testing during the course of a student s enrollment. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the Program Coordinator or Dean of any criminal charges, convictions, orders, and/or sanctions that occur during the course of his/her enrollment. Failure to notify the Program Coordinator or Dean may necessitate removal from the program and revocation of eligibility to take the State Board Examination for Licensure or the National Certification Exam. Note: Prior criminal convictions may affect eligibility to take the State Board Examination for Licensure. Applicants seeking admission to the EMT program must meet admission requirements as outlined in this handout. Qualified applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis and will be accepted throughout the year until the classes are filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. 2
ORANGEBURG-CALHOUN TECHNICAL COLLEGE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM ADMISSION PROCEDURES APPLICANTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT, BEFORE STARTING THE PROGRAM, ALL EMT STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO MEET THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED FOR THIS OCCUPATION. Core Performance Standards for the Classroom and Clinical Environment Requirements Critical thinking Professional Relationships Communication Mobility Motor skills Hearing Visual Examples 1) Identification of cause/effect relationships in clinical situations 2) Use of the scientific method in the development of patient care plans 3) Evaluation of the effectiveness of EMT interventions 4) Make decisions based on the EMT process 1) Establishment of rapport with patients/clients and colleagues 2) Capacity to engage in successful conflict resolution 3) Peer accountability 1) Explanation of treatment procedures; initiation of health teaching 2) Documentation and interpretation of EMT actions and patient/client responses 3) Correctly read aloud written instructions 4) Ability to follow oral and written instructions 1) Movement about patient's room, work spaces and treatment areas 2) Administration of rescue procedures-cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3) Lift 20 pounds from the floor, carry and place on a surface 36 inches in height 4) Stand from a seated position, and walk 300 feet without any impairment 5) Lift and support patient from a bed, stretcher, or wheelchair safely 6) Go from a standing position to a squatting position and vice versa. Walk up and down several flights of stairs and pivot 7) Extend legs forward and backward to provide patient support as needed 8) Move a patient from a bed, stretcher, or wheelchair safely 9) Push a stretcher with a patient without assistance 10) Transport a patient in a wheelchair, bed, or stretcher with oxygen or IV fluids 1) Calibration and use of equipment, operation of computers, telephones, call lights, etc. 2) Therapeutic positioning of patients 3) Put on and remove proper clothing and equipment correctly without assistance (i.e. surgery suit, shoe covers, or other protective devices, etc.) 4) Demonstrate fine motor skills in manipulating small objects 1) Ability to hear monitoring device alarm and other emergency signals 2) Ability to discern auscultatory sounds and cries for help 1) Ability to observe patient's condition and responses to treatments 2) Ability to see monitoring device alarm and other emergency signals 3
Tactile Sense Self-Care Ability to palpate in physical examinations and various therapeutic interventions Ex: Distinguish smells which are contributory to assessing and/or maintaining patient s health status, e.g. smell fire, wound drainage Implement universal precautions; follow established procedures for body hygiene Temperament/Awareness 1) Perform procedures on patients in pain from trauma, disease, or under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Maintain professional composure under stress 2) Be aware of the potential exposure to pathogens through bodily secretions, mucous, and blood Any student who cannot perform one of the listed technical standards should contact the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities. Admitted students who are not able to perform all Core Performance Standards will have the admission offer rescinded. Non-Discrimination Policy: Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in its admissions policies, programs, activities or employment practices. Employee and applicant inquiries concerning the federal laws and their application to the College may be directed to the College s Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer, the Director of Human Resources, Marie Howell, 3250 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118, 803-535-1207, who serves as the College s Section 504, Title II and Title IX Coordinator. 4
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CHS.EMT 16 SEMESTER HOURS The Emergency Medical Technician certificate prepares students to work with the Emergency Medical System (EMS). Students learn the skills to care for critically-ill and injured patients, including airway management, patient assessment and trauma care. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to earn a state and national certification for a Basic Emergency Medical Technician. Students must have a SC high school diploma and must meet the minimum admission testing requirements in order to be accepted into this program. SEMESTER CURRICULUM MODEL FALL Class Lab Credit AHS 106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 1.0 0.0 1.0 AHS 104 Medical Vocabulary/Anatomy 3.0 0.0 3.0 EMS 105 Emergency Medical Care I 2.0 6.0 4.0 6.0 6.0 8.0 SPRING ENG 160 Technical Communications 3.0 0.0 3.0 EMS 106 Emergency Medical Care II 2.0 6.0 4.0 EMS 208 EMS Field Internship 0.0 3.0 1.0 5.0 9.0 8.0 5
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCE GENERAL TECHNOLOGY PRIMARY SPECIALTY: FIRE SCIENCE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN SECONDARY SPECIALTY: CRIMINAL JUSTICE 63 SEMESTER HOURS SEMESTER CURRICULUM MODEL FALL I Class Lab Credit CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3.0 0.0 3.0 AHS 104 Medical Vocabulary/Anatomy 2.5 1.5 3.0 BIO 117 Basic Anatomy & Physiology I or 3.0 3.0 4.0 BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I 3.0 3.0 4.0 EMS 105 Emergency Medical Care I 2.0 6.0 4.0 10.5 10.5 14.0 SPRING I CRJ 202 Criminalistics 3.0 3.0 4.0 EMS 106 Emergency Medical Care II 2.0 6.0 4.0 EMS 208 EMS Field Internship 0.0 3.0 1.0 MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics 3.0 0.0 3.0 PSY 201 General Psychology 3.0 0.0 3.0 11.0 12.0 15.0 FALL II ENG 101 English Composition 3.0 0.0 3.0 HSS 101 Introduction to Humanities 3.0 0.0 3.0 CPT 101 Introduction to Computers or 3.0 0.0 3.0 CPT 170 Microcomputer Applications 3.0 0.0 3.0 ELECTIVE (MUST be approved by Program Coordinator) 3.0 0.0 3.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 SPRING II CRJ 224 Police Community Relations 3.0 0.0 3.0 CRJ 230 Criminal Investigations 3.0 0.0 3.0 SPC 205 Public Speaking 3.0 0.0 3.0 ELECTIVE (MUST be approved by Program Coordinator) 3.0 0.0 3.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 *Students must complete the equivalent of 10 semester credit hours of South Carolina Fire Academy (SCFA), or National Fire Academy, training based on recommendations made by the American Council on Education (ACE), per the South Carolina Technical College System and the South Carolina Fire Academy Articulation Agreement. A maximum of 9.0 credit hours for SCFA 1000 series courses shall be awarded. All other SCFA coursework submitted for exemption credit must be at the 2000 series level or above. 6
Emergency Medical Technician Projected Expenses Tuition in county - $2040.00 per semester for full-time students Tuition out of county - $2532.00 per semester for full-time students Charge for over 12 hours - $170.00 per credit hour Registration Fee - $25.00 per semester Enrollment Fee - $60.00 onetime fee Health Science EMT Fee - $90.00 Certification Fee - $300 SEMESTER ITEMS NEEDED APPROXIMATE COST 1 ST Semester Books (EMT) $210.00 Malpractice Insurance (annually) SEMESTER ITEMS NEEDED APPROXIMATE COST 2 nd Semester Book $360.00 $5.00 SLED Criminal Background Check - DHEC Exam Requirement (After Program Completion) $25.00 State and National Certifications $300.00 Internship Travel varies ALL COSTS ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Stefanie Gadson-Brown EMT Program Coordinator Office: Bldg. K Room 123 Phone: 803.535.1380 Email: gadsonsc@octech.edu 7