Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Admission, Retention, and Graduation Requirements

Admission Requirements (General)

1. Apply, meet the general admission requirements, and be accepted by Northeast State Community College.

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2. Indicate EMT as the desired major on the Northeast State application form.

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3. See an advisor to be cleared for registration prior to registering for classes.

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Readmission Policies

1. Only one readmission to the EMT program is permitted. This readmission must occur within a one year time frame.

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2. A student must apply to the EMT Coordinator for readmission at least one semester before the desired date of return.

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3. A student repeating an EMT course must repeat both the theory and clinical components of the course.

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4. A student may be readmitted only if space is available.

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Retention

1. Adhere to Northeast State, EMT program, department, and clinical affiliate policies.

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2. Maintain a “C” or better in each EMT course.

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3. Satisfactorily complete the didactic, clinical, and/or skills requirements of each EMT course. Failure in any segment will result in a grade of “F” for the entire course.

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4. Submit to the EMT Coordinator 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 that would impede the applicant’s ability to fulfill the functions and responsibilities of the EMT. Any limitations in the individuals’ ability to perform adequately will require additional documentation.

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5. Exhibit safe clinical behavior.

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6. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal conduct.

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7. Purchase professional liability insurance ($1,000,000/$3,000,000).

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8. Maintain CPR certification.

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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 Professions at any time during the program. A positive drug test is grounds for immediate dismissal.

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10. Students must comply with policies of clinical affiliates concerning criminal background checks and must assume associated costs.

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Graduation

Requirements

1. EMSB 1101

   EMT Medical Skills Lab
   1
2. EMSB 1102

   EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab
   1
3. EMSB 1111

   EMT Clinical
   1
4. EMSB 1112

   EMT Field Internship
   1
5. EMSB 1601

   EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations
   6
6. EMSB 1602

   EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies
   6

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