EMT Basic to Paramedic -
(FLIP FLOP)

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

Hampton Fire Training Center
1300 Thomas Street
Hampton, VA 23669

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Course Dates
Hampton (Fire Training Center)
August 22, 2011 – July 31, 2012
Monday/Friday
6:00pm-10:00pm

Portsmouth
August 21, 2011 – July 31, 2012
Sunday
9:00am-5:00pm

Course Scheduling and Payment Options
Application Fee: $650.00 (non-refundable) - (Clinical Shirt, Criminal Background Check, Clinical/Field Internship Badge,FISDAP, Exam Soft)

Fall Tuition Semester: $1,672.00
Spring Tuition Semester: $2,007.00
Summer Tuition Semester: $1,449.00

Total: $5,779.00 (Required Textbooks are available through Thomas Nelson Community College)

CEMS Admission Application
Health Assessment & Physical Exam
Prospective Student Letter

Taught in the 2011 Fall Semester
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

Taught in the 2012 Spring Semester
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

Taught in the 2012 Summer Semester
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

Note: A Laptop is required to be able to take exams in class. If a student does not have a Laptop, rental Laptops will be made available to each student for an additional cost of $25.00 per exam.

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

Tuition Fees and 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 made by Cash, Certified Check, Money Order, 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 students’ application. Student application fees are non refundable ($650.00). 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 begun.

Application Process
The completed student application form, tuition and all supporting documentation should be submitted as soon as possible to reserve class position to include:
1. Proof of age as evidenced by a copy of the students drivers license or certified birth certificate.
2. Copy of a current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider 2010 Guidelines or ARC Professional Rescuer certification card 2010 Guidelines.

Pre-requisite
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.
5. Have no physical defect, which would render the student unable to perform all practical skills required for this level of training.
6. A health examination and copies of immunization records will be required.
7. Hold current certification as an EMT Basic certification.
8. Hold current certification in an approved course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Healthcare Provider CPR or Professional Rescuer)
9. Have never been convicted of a felony under the laws of this State or of the United States.
10. Have never been found guilty on Child, Domestic or Elderly Abuse.
11. Have never had an EMS License or Certificate revoked or suspended by any certifying agency.

Components of This Course
Unit 1 Preparatory - Foundations of the EMT-I, Well-Being of the EMT-I, Medical-Legal and Ethical issues, an Overview of Human Systems, Emergency Pharmacology, Venous Access and Medication Administration.
Unit 2 Airway - ALS Airway Management, Oxygen Therapy, Airway Adjuncts, and Suctioning.
Unit 3 Patient Assessment - Patient Assessment, History Taking, Techniques of the Physical Exam, Clinical Decision Making, Communications and Documentation.
Unit 4 Medical - Respiratory, Cardiac, Altered Mental Status, Neurological, Abdominal, Environmental, Poisoning and Overdose, Behavioral, Allergic Reactions, GYN related emergencies, AHA ACLS 2005 Guidelines Certification.
Unit 5 Trauma Emergencies - Trauma Systems, Hemorrhage, Shock, Soft Tissue Injuries, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Burns and Chest Trauma, and Trauma Skills.
Unit 6 Special Considerations - Obstetrics, Neonatal Resuscitation, Pediatrics and Geriatrics.
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*

* All registrations for all classes must be prepaid*