Paramedic

Admission, Retention, and Graduation Requirements

Admission Requirements (General)

1. Must be a Tennessee licensed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.

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

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3. Indicate Paramedic as the desired major on the Northeast State application form.

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4. See a faculty advisor from the Health Professions area prior to registering for classes and obtain faculty approval to register.

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Paramedic Program Application Requirements

Admission to the Paramedic Program

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

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2. Dean of Health Professions.

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3. Program Director of the Paramedic program.

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4. Representative from the local communities of interest.

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5. Paramedic program Medical Director.

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

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

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8. A local EMS Service Director.

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9. A registered nurse from a local healthcare facility.

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10. A current paramedic student.

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11. Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the basic knowledge and skills of an AEMT and possess the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation.

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12. Submit evidence of good moral character. Such evidence shall be two recent (within the preceding 12 months) original letters from medical professionals attesting to the applicant’s personal character.

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13. Successfully complete the Advanced EMT assessment examination and hold a current Tennessee license as an AEMT.

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

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Readmission Policies

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

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2. A student must apply to the Paramedic Program Director for readmission at least one semester before the desired date of return.

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3. A student must request readmission in writing and appear before the Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Advisory Committee.

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4. A student repeating a Paramedic course must repeat both the didactic and clinical components of the course.

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

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6. If additional re-admissions are sought, the entire admission requirements must be completed.

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Retention

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

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

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

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4. Submit to the 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 Paramedic. Any limitations in the individual’s 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

The Paramedic program is a selective admission program. Application does not guarantee admission.

Semester I - Fall

1. EMSP 1311

   Paramedic Clinical I
   3
2. EMSP 1401

   Paramedic Skills Lab I
   4
3. EMSP 1801

   Fundamentals of Paramedic I
   8

Semester II - Spring

1. EMSP 2402

   Paramedic Skills Lab II
   4
2. EMSP 2412

   Paramedic Clinical II
   4
3. EMSP 2802

   Fundamentals of Paramedic II
   8

Semester III - Summer

1. EMSP 2303

   Paramedic Practicum
   3
2. EMSP 2403

   Paramedic Capstone
   4
3. EMSP 2513

   Paramedic Field Internship
   5

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