This program is eligible for Federal Financial Aid pending student eligibility. Please contact Thomas Nelson Community College at 757-825-2848 for further information.

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Locations:

Portsmouth
Center for EMS Training Center
3619 High Street, Suite A
Portsmouth, VA 23707

Hampton
HFR Training Center
1300 Thomas Street
Hampton, Va. 23669

Course Dates:

Portsmouth:
Aug 27, 2010 - July 29, 2011
Friday Day Class (TBA)

Hampton
Aug 23, 2010 - July 27, 2011
Monday & Wednesday Nights (TBA)

Registration:

Registration Opens: April 5, 2010
Registration Closes: August 23, 2010

Taught in the 2010 Fall and 2011 Spring/Summer Semesters:

Fall (August 23 - December 17)

EMS 151 (4 credits) – Introduction to ALS
EMS 153 (2 credit) – Basic ECG Recognition
EMS 170 (1 credit) – ALS Internship 1
EMS 207 (3 credits) – Advanced Pt. Assessment
EMS 209 (4 credits) – Advanced Pharmacology
EMS 240 (1 credit) – ALS Internship 2

Spring (January 10 - May 6)

EMS 155 (4 credits) – ALS – Medical Care
EMS 157 (3 credits) – ALS – Trauma Care
EMS 159 (2 credits) – ALS Special Populations
EMS 163 (1 credit) – Pre-Hospital Life Support
EMS 165 (1 credit) – ACLS
EMS 169 (1credit) – PALS
EMS 172 (2 credits) – ALS Clinical Field Internship 2
EMS 173 (1 credit) – ALS Field Internship 2
EMS 205 (3 credits) – Advanced Pathophysiology

Summer (May 16 - July 29)

EMS 201 (2 credits) – EMS Development
EMS 211 (3 credits) – Operations
EMS 213 (2 credits) – ALS Skills Development
EMS 215 (1 credit) – Registry Review
EMS 216 (1 credit) – Paramedic Review
EMS 242 (1 credit) – ALS Clinical Internship 3
EMS 243 (1 credit) – ALS Field Internship 3
EMS 244 (1 credit) – ALS Clinical Internship 4
EMS 245 (1 credit) – ALS Field Internship 4

Required Textbooks are available through Thomas Nelson Community College.

Non College Credit: Students wishing to enroll into the EMT Basic to Paramedic Program and who do not wish to receive college credits will enroll directly with the Center for EMS Training.

• $600.00 Administration Fee (Non-Refundable) Due at Registration
• Includes Criminal Background Check, Clinical Badge, FISDAP, Course Compass and Clinical Shirt.
• $1,545.00 Fall Tuition Semester
• $1,854.00 Spring Tuition Semester
• $1,399.00 Summer Tuition Semester
• $5,388.00 Total

Tuition Policy:

• Application Fee is due at time of registration.
• Tuition is expected to be paid in full by the first scheduled class.
• Payment may be by cash, check and money order or Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card. Students enrolling where fees are paid by the employer / agency must submit written authorization or valid purchase order with the application.
• Student application fees are non refundable ($250.00). Full tuition will be refunded if withdrawn 5 days prior to the beginning of the course. There will be no refunds for withdrawals once the program has started.

 

Application Process:

The completed student application form, tuition and all supporting documentation should be submitted as soon as possible to reserve class position. The following supporting documentation must be submitted with the completed student application:

1. Proof of age as evidenced by a copy of the student’s driver's license or certified birth certificate.
2. Copy of current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider 2005 guidelines or ARC Professional rescuer certification card 2005 guidelines.
3. Copy of current EMT basic (or higher) certification.
4. Proof of a high school diploma, general equivalency diploma, or higher degree of education.

 

Course Description: SIM Man, SIM Baby and SIM IV are part of this class

The Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Program is designed to certify the technician to the highest level of pre-hospital advanced life support care available in Virginia. This program fulfills all the requirements of the National Standard Curriculum for EMT – Paramedic.

The Paramedic program expands on the skills and subjects contained in the Enhanced and Intermediate courses with a minimum of 800 - 1200 hours of instruction. Of these hours, a minimum of 136 hours is devoted to extensive clinical rotations in specialty critical care units. Additional hours may be required to complete all the required competencies. In addition to the above, the candidate must complete a minimum of 50 patient contact calls in which they act as the team leader on an ALS ambulance. Clinical rotations of this type are not usually available for lower level providers to attend. These additional clinical rotations include time spent in OR/Recovery Units, Critical Care Units, Labor & Delivery Units, Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Family Practice, Mental Health Clinics, Dialysis Clinics, Neurovascular Rehabilitation Clinics, Detoxification Units, and Extended Care Facilities.

The Paramedic Program is designed to educate the technician in all areas of pre-hospital patient care. These areas include instruction in: pre-hospital environments, preparatory skills, airway management and ventilation, patient assessment, trauma care, medical patient management, obstetrical/gynecological conditions, pediatric patients, neonatal care, psychiatric and behavioral emergencies, special considerations, and assessment based management.

In Virginia, all initial Paramedic Programs are required to satisfy the testing guidelines established by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Upon successful course completion and National Registry EMT – Paramedic certification, the technician must apply for Virginia certification before being allowed to practice at this level. After receiving Virginia credentials, the Paramedic has the option to maintain National Registry Paramedic certification without affecting their Virginia certification, however, Virginia certification must be maintained in order to provide patient care at this level in this state.

Prerequisites:

1. The minimum age for course enrollment is 18 years of age at the start of the training program. As evidenced by a copy of the prospective students’ certified birth certificate or valid drivers license.
2. Be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
3. High school diploma, general equivalency diploma, or higher degree of education as evidenced by a copy of the certificate or official transcripts.
4. Be of sound physical and mental condition, capable of performing all assigned duties. Have no physical defect, which would render the student unable to perform all practical skills required for this level of training. Physical requirements are defined in the functional position description. A health examination and copies of immunization records will be required.
5. Hold current certification as an EMT Basic.
6. Hold current certification in an approved course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (AHA Healthcare Provider CPR or ARC Professional Rescuer)
7. Have successfully completed the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Exam. (HOBET)
8. Have never been convicted of a felony under the laws of this State or of the United States.
9. Have never been found guilty on Child, Domestic or Elderly Abuse.
10. Have never had an EMS License or Certificate revoked or suspended by any certifying agency.

 

Components of This Course:

Unit 1 Preparatory

EMS Systems; Roles and Responsibilities; Well-Being of the EMT-P; Medical-Legal issues; Ethics; Pharmacology; Venous Access and Medication Administration and General Principles of Pathophysiology.

Unit 2 Airway

ALS Airway management, oxygen therapy, and ventilation.

Unit 3 Patient Assessment

Patient Assessment, History Taking, Techniques of the Physical Exam, Clinical Decision Making, Communications and Documentation.

Unit 4 Medical

Pulmonary; Cardiology; Neurology; Endocrinology; Allergy and Anaphylaxis; Gastroenterology; Renal/Urology; Toxicology; Hematology; Environmental; Infectious and Communicable Disease; Obstetrics and Gynecology; AHA ACLS 2005 Guidelines Certification.

Unit 5 Trauma Emergencies

Trauma Systems; Mechanism of Injury; Hemorrhage, Shock, Soft Tissue Trauma, Burn Trauma; Head and Facial Trauma; Spinal Trauma; Thoracic Trauma; Abdominal Trauma; Musculoskeletal Trauma and ITLS Certification.

Unit 6 Special Considerations

Neonatology; Pediatrics; Geriatrics; Patients with Special Healthcare Needs. AHA PALS 2005 Guidelines Certification.

Unit 7 Assessment Based Management *

Unit 8 Operations

Ambulance Operations; Air Medical Operations; Incident Command; Terrorism Awareness; Rescue Awareness; Crime Scene Awareness; MCI-II Certification; Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification.

* Class subject to cancellation for lack of sufficient enrollment.