Emergency Medical Services EMT BASIC EMT ADVANCED EMT INTERMEDIATE

Emergency Medical Services EMT BASIC EMT ADVANCED EMT INTERMEDIATE Paul Ruppert EMS Program Coordinator 757.925-6325 Paul D. Camp Community College Suffolk Hobbs Campus

Emergency Medical Services EMT/EMS EMS Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Programs Information Packet For further information and questions, please contact Paul Ruppert, EMS Program Coordinator Phone: 757-925-6325 Email: pruppert@pdc.edu Suffolk Hobbs Campus Office: 112C POB 500 Suffolk, VA 23439 271 Kenyon Road Suffolk, VA 23434 Official transcripts are REQUIRED for admission. Prospective students should request that official transcripts from high school, GED scores, as well as all colleges and adult education centers attended be sent to the above address.

The EMS Emergency Medical Technician Course Degree: Emergency Medical Technician Career Studies Certificate Length of Program: 1 Semester The concept of our Emergency Medical Services EMT Course and clinical is to provide an opportunity for those interested in an EMS career to acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience to operate within the scope of practice for a Virginia Emergency Medical Technician. Upon completion of the program, graduates have met the educational requirements necessary to be eligible to take the Virginia EMT exam and obtain Virginia Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Steps for Applying to the EMS Emergency Medical Technician Program Note: Application to the EMS EMT Program requires a separate and additional process beyond being admitted to the College. 1. Submit Paul D. Camp Community College Application. The application can be found at http://www.pdc.edu/admissions/online-application/ 2. Submit an application to the PDCCC EMS EMT Program. Application can be found at http://www.pdc.edu/nursing-allied-health/emt/ 3. Submit Official Transcript as described below. 4. Consult Financial Aid office. 5. Meet with EMS Program Coordinator for advisement; contact Paul Ruppert @ pruppert@pdc.edu to schedule an advisement appointment 1. Submit an application to Paul D. Camp Community College [PDCCC] (New students and those who have not enrolled within the past three years must submit an application.) Application can be found at http://www.pdc.edu/admissions/online-application/ 2. Submit an application to the PDCCC EMS EMT Program. Application can be found at http://www.pdc.edu/nursing-allied-health/emt/ 3. Arrange for ONE OFFICIAL COPY OF EACH of the following to be sent to the Nursing & Allied Health Office. Use the address above. 1. High school transcript or GED certification scores 2. Any Health care Program/School transcript and license/certifications 3. Transcripts from all colleges (other than PDCCC) or adult education centers attended 2

4. Consult one of the financial aid offices if you intend to apply for financial aid or scholarships. Call toll free: 1-855-877-3918; or email: FinancialAid@pdc.edu; or you can come by the Franklin Financial Aid office, room 125 and speak to a representative in person. Arrange to meet with the EMT Education Coordinator or an Allied Health advisor (925-6325 or pruppert@pdc.edu) to make a plan for the courses you will take each semester. YOU MUST FIRST TAKE THE DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES RECOMMENDED BY PLACEMENT TEST SCORES. You must be eligible to enter ENG 111. (do we remove this b/c EMT/EMS do not have to take a placement test) 5. Take pre-requisites courses that are not already on your high school or college transcript. You must have: i. Virginia Office of EMS Approved Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Course (CPR) ii. Any other developmental courses recommended by the placement tests (writing and reading test results). (omit?) 6. Maintain a cumulative and curricular GPA of 2.0 or better in the general education courses in the EMS curriculum (See page 5). If you have not taken courses in the EMS curriculum, the GPA from your most recent education experience will be used. The grades on EMS Intermediate program required general education courses taken at other institutions will be used in the calculation of your curricular GPA. 7. Submit all transcripts, recommendations, and application materials well in advance of March 31, yearly. Check by email (pruppert@pdc.edu) or phone (757-925-6325) to be sure all paperwork has arrived. 8. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to reside in the United States. If you met the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for the EMS EMT Program, your application will be included in the next round of applications reviewed IF all paperwork for the application process (including, transcripts, recommendations, etc.) is received by EMS Coordinator well in advance of your 1 st semester. (you can change wording a date of April 30 was here for Fall enrollment; do we need to keep a specific date, or state, Accepting applications year round? 3

Admission Criteria Once all required paperwork is submitted to the EMS Coordinator and you have completed all pre-requisite classes, each student will be considered for admission using some or all the following methods: a. Academic achievement as shown by cumulative and curricular GPA* or most recent GPA if no current curricular GPA has been established. Candidates, who have taken any general education courses required for the degree and receive a grade of D or less, must repeat the course and successfully pass with a C or better before being granted final admission to the program. b. Grades of C- and below are not transferable into the nursing and allied health programs. c. Evaluation of recommendations required by the application process. d. Number of courses taken at PDCCC Priority will be given to students who attend PDCCC and reside in its service area. Applicants from other parts of Virginia and applicants from other states will be considered only after service region students are considered. Enrollment Details Qualified applicants will be advised by letter from the Nursing & Allied Health Office of additional preadmission procedures inclusive of but not limited to: a. Completion of the preadmission physical examination inclusive of laboratory testing and required immunizations. (Required every two years) b. Preadmission mandatory orientation session. c. Ordering uniforms, name pins, and skills lab bag. d. Proof of CPR certification as Health Care Professional through an approved Office of EMS CPR Program e. Official State Police Criminal Records (Criminal History Request and Sex Offender Crimes against Minors) Background checks and drug testing are required by clinical facilities. An independent agency will conduct these checks and they must be completed prior to the start of nursing and allied health classes. Once enrolled in EMS courses, students must comply with the rules and regulations as outlined in the College Catalog and EMS Student Handbook. Students must minimally maintain: a. Current CPR certification in Health Care Professional status through an approved Office of EMS CPR Program. b. At least 2.0 curricular GPA c. Satisfactory clinical performance d. Satisfactory physical and mental health e. Documentation of certain immunizations to include yearly Tb test or chest x-ray. f. Professional demeanor and attendance (as measured by tests and instructors observations). Attendance standards for both class and clinical experience must be met. Students must pass each curricular EMS course to proceed to the next. Students must pass tests on dosage calculations and clinical skills, and must demonstrate clinical competence in EMS courses with clinical components. Any student who receives a final grade lower than C in any of the courses required for the EMS EMT Course will not be permitted to continue in the EMS EMT Course until the grade is a C or better. In order to resume, students must write a letter to the EMS Program Coordinator to request re-admission. Students are responsible for additional fees charged for: Official State Police Criminal Records background checks (Criminal History Request and Sex Offender Crimes against Minors) and urine drug testing are student expenses (~$126.25 payable through CastleBranch Backgrounds). *Curricular GPA is calculated by only using the information from courses in the EMS curriculum. Add up the number of hours of the classes you have taken. The number of hours of the class is the number stated in registration information (for example ENG 111 has 3 hours and BIO 141 has 4 hours). Add up the number of credits you have obtained from each of the curricular classes. Credits are determined by the grades you get on each course. For A - 4 credits per hour; for B - 3 credits per hour; for C 2 credits per hour; for D - 1 4

credit per hour; for F - 0 credits per hour). For example, BIO 141 has 4 hours. If you get a B on BIO 141, you multiply the number of hours (4) by the credits per hour (3): 4 hours multiplied by 3 credits per hour equals 12 credits. Divide the total credits from all curricular classes by the total number of hours for all curricular classes. Ex. ENG 111 with a C is 3 hours and 6 credits (3 x 2 for a C) BIO 141 with a B is 4 hours and 12 credits (4 x 3 for a B) PSY 201 with an A is 3 hours and 12 credits (3 x 4 for an A) The curricular GPA with these classes would be 30 credits divided by 10 hours = 3.00 EMS Emergency Medical Technician Program code 221-146-01 CURRICULUM and Class Sequence Three Program Options: EMT Basic: 221-146-01 EMT Advanced: 221-146-08 EMT Intermediate: 224-146- 03 Program Requirements: To complete the EMT Course the student must complete the courses listed below. Note: This curriculum is subject to change from time to time; please consult the website for updates. EMT BASIC-COURSE REQUIREMENTS (9 CREDITS) First Semester (EMT Basic) EMT 109 CPR for the Healthcare Provider 1 EMS 111 EMT-Emergency Medical Technician 7 EMS 120 EMT Clinical 1 Minimum Credits Required: 9 EMT Advanced (221-146-08) CURRICULUM and Class Sequence EMT ADVANCED-COURSE REQUIREMENTS (16 CREDITS) First Semester (EMT Basic) EMT 109 CPR for the Healthcare Provider 1 EMS 111 EMT-Emergency Medical Technician 7 EMS 120 EMT Clinical 1 Second Semester EMS 151 Intro to Advanced Life Support 4 EMS 152 Advanced EMT Completion 2 EMS 170 ALS Internship 1 Minimum Credits Required: 16 5

EMT INTERMEDIATE (221-146-03) CURRICULUM and Class Sequence EMT INTERMEDIATE-COURSE REQUIREMENTS (28CREDITS) First Semester (EMT Basic) EMT 109 CPR for the Healthcare Provider 1 EMS 111 EMT-Emergency Medical Technician 7 EMS 120 EMT Clinical 1 TOTAL 1 ST SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS 9 Second Semester EMS 151 Intro to Advanced Life Support 4 EMS 152 Advanced EMT Completion 2 EMS 153 Basic ECG Recognition 2 EMS 154 ALS Cardia Care 2 EMS 170 ALS Internship 1 TOTAL 2 ND SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS 11 Third Semester EMS 157 ALS Trauma Care 3 EMS 159 EMS Special Populations 3 EMS 172 ALS Clinical Internship II 1 EMS 179 ALS Field Internship II 1 TOTAL 3 RD SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS 8 PROGRAM TOTALS 28 6

Program Costs APPROXIMATE COSTS FOR STUDENTS IN THE EMS BASIC PROGRAM Tuition & Fees In State $1371.60 Out-Of-State $3150.00 Medical Examination (varies with practitioner) ~$100.00 *labs and immunizations are extra Books (approximate) EMS program ~$200.00 Uniforms (EMS Pants, Black shoes, photo ID Badge, polo, etc.) ~$150.00 Virginia EMT Exam $50.00 FISDAP Clinical and Testing $120.00 CPR Certification; ecard: $9.00 $9.00 Criminal History & Sex Offender Background & Drug Screening $130.00 Checks In-State residents $2130.60 Approximate Totals out-of-state $3909.00 APPROXIMATE COSTS FOR STUDENTS IN THE EMS ADVANCED PROGRAM Tuition & Fees In State $2438.40 Out-Of-State $5600.00 Medical Examination (varies with practitioner) ~$100.00 *labs and immunizations are extra Books (approximate) EMS program ~$200.00 Uniforms (EMS Pants, Black shoes, photo ID Badge, polo, etc.) ~$150.00 Virginia EMT Exam $50.00 FISDAP Clinical and Testing $120.00 CPR Certification; ecard: $9.00 $9.00 Criminal History & Sex Offender Background & $130.00 Drug Screening Checks In-State residents $3197.40 Approximate Totals out-of-state $6019.00 APPROXIMATE COSTS FOR STUDENTS IN THE EMS INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM Tuition & Fees In State $4267.20 Out-Of-State $9800.00 Medical Examination (varies with practitioner) ~$100.00 *labs and immunizations are extra Books (approximate) EMS program ~$200.00 Uniforms (EMS Pants, Black shoes, photo ID Badge, polo, etc.) ~$150.00 Virginia EMT Exam $50.00 FISDAP Clinical and Testing $120.00 CPR Certification; ecard: $9.00 $9.00 Criminal History & Sex Offender Background & $130.00 Drug Screening Checks In-State residents $5626.20 Approximate Totals out-of-state $10379.00 FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARSHIPS: If you wish to apply for financial aid or scholarships, please contact the Financial Aid Department s toll free number: 1-855- 877-3918 or Email: FinancialAid@pdc.edu; or stop by the office: Franklin Office: 125; Suffolk Office: 100. You should contact Financial Aid early in the semester BEFORE you plan to enroll. 7

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. Is this program affiliated with Tidewater Community College? No, all students are PDCCC graduates. 2. Can any student enroll in the EMS Emergency Medical Technician classes (classes listed in the schedule with the EMS prefix)? No, each student is required to go through a separate application process to be admitted specifically to the EMS EMT Program before he/she can begin to take EMS classes. Only accepted students can register for EMS classes. 3. What courses should I take in high school? Focus on algebra and biology. You will need to make at least a C+ in these courses. 4. What does your grade point average have to be to get into the program? A curricular and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 college grading scale. 5. What do I need to do to be admitted to the program? Carefully review and follow the steps described on the second and third pages of this packet. 6. Are there any scholarships or other funds available to help me with school related expenses? Yes, the college has state and federal financial aid programs as well as several scholarship programs. Some hospitals have scholarship programs and forgivable loans. You can discuss your needs with the college s financial aid office. If you wish to apply for financial aid or scholarships, you should contact the Financial Aid Department: (toll free) 1-855-877-3918 or email: FinancialAid@pdc.edu; or stop by the office in person: Franklin Campus: Office 125; or Suffolk Campus: Office 100. 7. How long will it take me to get through the program? If you have all the high school requirements and do not need any developmental courses based upon placement tests, and have had or tested out of computer competencies, it is possible to complete the program in 1 semester. However, there is competition for the slots available and not all students get in on first attempt that would delay program completion by at least one year. 8. What degree is awarded? The College awards a Career Studies Certificate in EMS Emergency Medical Technician. Upon successful completion of the program students are eligible to take the Virginia EMT Exam and gain certification as a Virginia EMT Technician. 9. How old must I be to take the EMS Intermediate course? According to Virginia Law you must be 16 years of age to enroll in a Basic Life Support Program. 10. How many days a week and when will I be in school once I begin the EMS courses? Students will attend 1 day a week alternating between lecture and clinical experience. Classes will be scheduled between 6:30 P.M. and 9:30 P.M. This program is considered Hybrid and will require a great deal of work outside of the 1 class per week. On-campus Skills Labs will operate at during regular class hours. There s a chance of some weekend (Saturday & Sunday) Classes, but these are minimal and prior notice is given. The students will conduct 12 hour clinical days that students are allowed to schedule at their convenience. 11. Will I be able to work and go to school at the same time? Yes, the EMT program will allow for a student to work and attend. Be aware that the program has an 85% completion rate. If you don t attend 85% of the course, you will fail the EMT program. 12. How many credits are required for the EMT Basic program? 9 credits. See page 5 for the list of courses. 13. If I have a GED, can I still be accepted into the EMS program? Yes. 14. Where will my clinicals take place? The hospital most used will be Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin. Sentara Obici in Suffolk will be used if scheduling permits. 15. Is there any filed clinicals? Yes, field clinicals are required for EMS Programs. 16. What happens if you fail a course? If you withdraw from or fail a course one time, you may request readmission and retake the course. If you withdraw from or fail the course twice, you will be unable to continue in the program or to be readmitted. 17. How much of my life do I have to give up while in EMS EMT school? There are at least 8 hours of homework per week for the Hybrid EMS classes alone. This does not include library time or driving time. 18. How much will I have to study? This depends on your learning style and will vary from student to student. A good estimate would be 4 hours per week for major EMS EMT course areas. 8

19. How many different teachers will I have? You will have a different teacher for almost all of the general education courses. In EMS EMT, you will have a lead instructor and additional instructors for practicals. 20. Will my teachers be certified Virginia EMT s? Not always. The Virginia Office of EMS requires that all instructors be a master in their field. The EMS Program requires documentation from instructors that pertains to their education. You could have a physician teach one lecture and EMS Intermediate teach another. 21. How much does the EMT/EMS program cost? An approximate cost subject to change is $for in-state, $for out-of-state. The lab tests can be very expensive. See page 6. 22. What costs are required? At a minimum you may have to purchase uniforms, work shoes, laboratory skills supplies, EMS textbooks, CPR course, standardized exams, police background checks, urine drug screening, physical examination, and laboratory screening tests. 23. What extra money do we have to anticipate spending? In addition to the already covered expenses in the page 6 chart, some additional expenses to consider are: gas, car repair, food, pens, paper and computer supplies, and babysitter to name a few. 24. What if I have had a lot of traffic tickets? Minor traffic offences are not a problem. However if you have been convicted of other criminal offences you need to confidentially speak with the EMS Program Coordinator. Health care facilities require a criminal background check and urine drug screening and will not allow those with prior conviction to work in their facilities. However, this does not prevent you from attending the EMS program. The Virginia Office of EMS has a document titled Prerequisites for EMS Training Programs, Criminal History and Standards of Conduct which must be adhered to by any student in an EMS program. 25. Do I have to volunteer at a fire or rescue department? No. However, it will be beneficial to you to volunteer and gain field experience while attending the EMS Intermediate program. It can t be stressed enough how much participating with an EMS agency could benefit you throughout this program. Gainful Employment Disclosure: Not available for EMT Basic EMT Advanced: https://www.pdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/gedt_emt_advanced.html Paul D. Camp Community College Undergraduate certificate in Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Program Length: 1 year Students graduating on time N/A* of Title IV students complete the program within 1 year 1 *Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students. Program Costs* $2,374 for in-state tuition and fees $5,440 for out-of-state tuition and fees $693 for books and supplies $9,990 for off-campus room and board Other Costs: No other costs provided. Visit website for more program cost information: /www.pdc.edu/financial-aid/tuition-rates/ *The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change. 9

Students Borrowing Money N/A* of students who attend this program borrow money to pay for it 2 *Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students. The typical graduate leaves with N/A* in debt 3 *Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students. The typical monthly loan payment N/A* per month in student loans with N/A* interest rate 4. *Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students. The typical graduate earns not provided per year after leaving this program 5 Graduates who got jobs N/A* of program graduates got jobs *We are not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for program completers. Program graduates are employed in the following fields: Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics: http://onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2041.00 Licensure Requirements 6 There are no licensure requirements for this profession in: Virginia Additional Information: No additional notes provided. Date Created: 6/25/2017 These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education Footnotes: 1. The share of students who completed the program within 100% of normal time (1 year). 2. The share of students who borrowed Federal, private, and/or institutional loans to help pay for college. 3. The median debt of borrowers who completed this program. This debt includes federal, private, and institutional loans. 4. The median monthly loan payment for students who completed this program if it were repaid over ten years at a NA* interest rate. 5. The median earnings of program graduates who received Federal aid. 6. Some States require students to graduate from a state approved program in order to obtain a license to practice a profession in those States. 7. State Job Placement Rate: N/A 8. Accreditor Job Placement Rate: N/A 10

EMT Intermediate: https://www.pdc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/gedt_emt_intermediate.html Paul D. Camp Community College Undergraduate certificate in Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Program Length: 1 year Students graduating on time N/A* of Title IV students complete the program within 1 year *Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students. Program Costs* $4,007 for in-state tuition and fees $9,180 for out-of-state tuition and fees $1,169 for books and supplies $9,990 for off-campus room and board Other Costs For this Program No other costs provided. Visit website for more program cost information *The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change. Students Borrowing Money 18% of students who attend this program borrow money to pay for it The typical graduate leaves with N/A* in debt *Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students. The typical monthly loan payment N/A* per month in student loans with N/A* interest rate. *Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students. The typical graduate earns not provided per year after leaving this program Graduates who got jobs N/A* of program graduates got jobs *We are not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for program completers. Program graduates are employed in the following fields: Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Licensure Requirements There are no licensure requirements for this profession in: Virginia Additional Information No additional notes provided. Date Created 6/25/2017 These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education 11