Admission, Retention, and Graduation Requirements

EMT-Paramedic Program Application Requirements

A student who has completed the above referenced requirements is eligible to apply for admission to the EMT-Paramedic program. The student must be currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher by the State of Tennessee. To apply for admission into the EMT-Paramedic program, the student must complete and return to the EMT-Paramedic Program Director a “Request for Admission into the EMT-Paramedic Program” form. The student should attach to the form a current transcript of all the college courses taken.

Admission to the EMT-Paramedic Program

1.  Appear for a personal interview with the Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Advisory Committee whose membership consists of:

a.  Dean of Health-Related Professions.

b.  Program Director of the EMT-Paramedic Program.

c.   Representative from the local communities of interest.

d.  EMT-Paramedic Program Medical Director.

e.   Vice President for Academic Affairs (ex officio).

f.   A representative from the State Division of Emergency Medical Services.

g.   A psychologist.

h.  A local EMS Service Director.

i.    A registered nurse from a local healthcare facility.

j.    A current paramedic and a student.

2.  Demonstrate to the EMT-Paramedic program director the ability to lift a stretcher into an ambulance and to take vital signs on a simulated patient.

3.  Submit to the EMT-Paramedic Program Director evidence of a psychological examination conducted by a licensed psychological examiner. The evaluation must state emotional stability and show fitness to perform duties of an EMT-Paramedic.

4.  Successfully complete the EMT-Basic assessment examination.

5.  Successfully complete EMTP 2200 or BIOL 2010 and BIOL 2020.

6.  Transfer students – Individuals who have attended other colleges and desire to transfer into the Northeast State EMT-Paramedic program will be considered on an individual basis. Transfer requests should be directed to the Dean of Health-Related Professions. Transfer students must meet the same standards and criteria as others desiring to pursue a technical certificate in EMT-Paramedic at Northeast State.

Readmission Policies

A student who has been dismissed or has withdrawn from the EMT-Paramedic program may be readmitted. The following apply:

1. Only one readmission to the EMT-Paramedic program is permitted. This readmission must occur within a one year time frame.
2. A student must apply to the EMT-Paramedic Program Director for readmission at least one semester before the desired date of return.
3. A student must request readmission in writing and appear before the Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Program Advisory Committee.
4. A student repeating an EMT-Paramedic course must repeat both the theory and clinical components of the course.
5. A student may be readmitted only if space is available.
6. If additional re-admissions are sought, the entire admission requirements must be completed.

Retention

To remain in good standing once admitted to the EMT-Paramedic program, the student must:

1. Adhere to Northeast State, EMT-Paramedic program, department, and clinical affiliate policies.
2. Maintain a “C” or better in each EMT-Paramedic course.
3. Satisfactorily complete the theory, clinical, and/or skills requirements of each EMT-Paramedic course. Failure in either segment will result in a grade of “F” for the entire course.
4. Submit to the EMT-Paramedic Program Director written evidence, on the appropriate form, of a physical examination taken within the past six months showing the applicant is in good physical health and possesses no physical disabilities which would impede the applicant’s ability to fulfill the functions and responsibilities of the EMT-Paramedic. Any limitations in the individuals ability to perform adequately will require additional documentation.
5. Exhibit safe clinical behavior.
6. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal conduct.
7. Purchase professional liability insurance ($1,000,000/$3,000,000).
8. Maintain CPR certification.
9. Sign a statement prior to admission indicating he/she is drug free and submit to a drug test if requested by the Dean of Health-Related Professions at any time during the program. A positive drug test is grounds for immediate dismissal.
10. Students must comply with policies of clinical affiliates concerning criminal background checks and must assume associated costs.

Graduation

Program graduation requirements include the successful completion of all courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course.

Requirements

• EMTP 2210 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic I Credits: 17
• EMTP 2215 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum I Credits: 1
• EMTP 2220 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic II Credits: 16
• EMTP 2225 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum II Credits: 1
• EMTP 2230 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum III Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 38

For Further Information

Darren Ellenburg, Associate Professor
Program Director-Paramedic Education
Telephone: 423.354.2534
Fax: 423.245.5930
dkellenburg@NortheastState.edu

or

Donald S. Coleman
Dean, Health-Related Professions
Telephone: 423.323.0238
Fax: 423.245.5930
dscoleman@NortheastState.edu