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Length: 28 Credits

Purpose

To produce competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediates (EMT-I/99) who can service the community with advanced life support care via the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) infrastructure. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for National Registry testing and certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Employment opportunities for EMT-Intermediates are available with ambulance services, fire and rescue services, hospitals, local, state and federal government agencies, and humanitarian relief organizations.

Program Goals

At the completion of the program the graduates will be able to demonstrate:

1. the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the clinical information relevant to their roles as entry-level EMT-Intermediate;
2. technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of entry-level EMT-Intermediate; and
3. personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for entry-level EMT-Intermediate.

Admission Requirements

Prior to beginning program courses, applicants must:

1. meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Virginia Office of EMS; and
2. meet the college’s general admission requirements.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, and Division of Educational Development.

Program Requirements

Physical Requirements

An EMS provider is faced with many physical and psychological challenges. Please refer to the Office of Emergency Medical Services website (http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/OEMS/training/index.htm) for a more detailed functional job description.

Academic Requirements

Students must make a “C” or better in all program core courses. Any student receiving a grade less than “C” will be placed on academic probation for the program. The course may be repeated once, with a written contract drafted containing the requirements of the remediation. Repeated courses must be completed with a final grade of “C” or better. Dismissal from the program will result if the student does not meet the requirements of the contract.

Clinical and Behavioral Requirements

Selected and supervised student experience is required by the program and will be accomplished at selected, regional health care facilities. Students are responsible for transportation to these facilities, as well as to any scheduled field trips. Program preceptors will observe and evaluate student suitability for the profession. If students do not exhibit the documented behaviors required of the EMS professional, they might be asked to withdraw from the program.

Other Requirements

Applicants accepted to the program are required to submit a health certificate signed by a licensed physician, physician’s assistant or RNP. It should include documentation of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox exposure or inoculations; documentation of Hepatitis B inoculation, and tuberculosis testing; and a summary of the applicant’s general health.

The purchase of items such as uniforms, liability insurance and other accessories is the financial responsibility of the individual student. Students who elect to take support courses recommended by the Program Director prior to formal acceptance into the program will find subsequent course scheduling to be expedited.

Total Minimum Credits: 28

This page was last modified on May 15, 2012. If you are looking for previous catalog information, please reference the 2006-2007 Catalog, 2008-2010 Catalog, 2010-2012 Catalog.