Paramedic Course Syllabus
Course Description:
This course is designed for a licensed EMT interested in becoming a Paramedic. Emphasis will be placed on improving current methods and knowledge of pre-hospital care. Additionally, the student will be given advanced knowledge in respiratory, cardiovascular and drug therapy. This program is competency based. To achieve this, didactic hours and clinical hours will be evenly divided. Approximate total hours are 1000-1200. Class length is approximately 14 months.
Course Admission Criteria:
Students applying for the EMT program entry must have:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- A valid drivers license
- No Felony Convictions
- Hepatitis B vaccination and a current TB test
- Asset Testing or Asset Score in Math and Reading
- Documentation of 150 hours of pre-hospital experience
- Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
Grades:
Information used for instruction and testing purposes is based on the Department of Transportation objectives. These objectives are found in the beginning of each chapter of the textbook. Students must receive a final grade of 80% or higher to successfully complete the class. This grade will be based on didactic, practical, and affective activities. The final practical exam must be successfully passed in order to be eligible to take the National Registry written exam. Once you pass the National Registry written exam, you may apply to MDCIS for licensing.
The grading scale is as follows: 90-100%-A, 80-89%-B, 79-70%-C, 69-60%-D,
Below 60%-E. Tests may be given at any time during the class session. Tests will be multiple choice, true-false, matching, short answer, and essay. There will also be scenario based practical testing.
Progress reports will be issued at mid-term at, course completion, or as needed. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion and will have their names registered with the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services as having successfully completed the course.
Student Conduct:
Students will be courteous, considerate, and respectful of all staff, patients, and guests. Conduct for which dismissal may be imposed includes, but not limited to, the following:
- use, consumption, or sale of alcoholic beverages or contraband on the property of the sponsors.
- the malicious or willful destruction of the sponsor's property of any description.
- tampering with or misuse of any of the sponsor's equipment.
- theft
- physical assault or sexual harassment of another person.
- any misconduct that would be cause for dismissal from a position in the health care field.
- cheating on evaluation tools.
- falsification or misrepresentation in the pre-requisites for entry into the course.
Dress Code:
Appropriate, professional dress is required for class sessions. On practical days, consult the instructor for appropriate dress. Torn, see-through, abbreviated or offensive graphic designs are not permissible. The student shall wear their nametag provided at all times while in the clinical setting. The student is also expected to practice good hygiene while in the classroom and clinical setting. The student is expected to exercise the following:
- clean teeth and fresh breath
- recognition of and care for body odor.
- clean and neat hair, long hair must be pulled back
- neatly trimmed moustache or clean shaven
- clean hands and fingernails
- limit make-up and cologne
- studded earrings only limited to ears and in both ears. No bracelets, and necklaces to be worn under clothing.
- no tongue or facial piercing
Tobacco Use:
Tobacco use is permitted in designated areas only.
Clinical Time:
Student's clinical time will begin at mid-term. Vaccination requirements must be met before this time. Students will report to clinical preceptors. Students will be given clinical evaluation forms to be completed following each session. The department R.N. or L.P.N., Paramedics, EMT-Specialists, or EMTs will be in charge of the student during their clinical session. These preceptors have the authority to dismiss a student from the clinical session. Students are to observe in any and all procedures. Students are limited to performing procedures only under the direct supervision of a preceptor. You are to notify your instructor if you are unable to attend a clinical rotation. All clinical time must be completed before course completion is issued.
The Dress Code for Clinical Rotations:
The student will wear clean, neatly pressed dark blue or black cotton pants, (Docker type, no jeans), and a clean neatly pressed white cotton shirt with a collar. No other logos or patches are to be affixed to shirts. White cotton crew neck undershirts are required under shirts. Military style boots or black leather shoes are to be clean and black. No tennis or sports shoes allowed. MMR coats will be available for students to borrow during ride time. There will be a replacement charge for coats not returned. Nametags are to be worn at all times above left shirt pocket in an obvious, visible manner. The instructor and clinical supervisor have the right of final determinations regarding student appearance.
Inclement Weather:
There may be occasions to cancel classes due to inclement weather. Local television and radio stations will be notified in this event. If there is any question to whether class is cancelled, contact your instructor. Make-up days will be scheduled and announced.
Class Session Cancellation:
Every attempt will be made to adhere to the published calendar, however the course sponsors reserve the right to cancel any class session. If a cancellation does occur, reasonable attempts will be made to notify students.
Program Payments/Withdrawal/Refund:
Final payment for the Paramedic program is due 60 Days from the 1st day of class. Students must submit a letter stating the reason for withdrawal to the instructor. A copy will be forwarded to the finance department. Refunds will be based on the following schedule:
- Down payments are non-refundable.
- Requests received within 30 days from the first day of course will receive any monies minus deposit.
- Requests received between 31 and 59 days from the first day of class, will be refunded 50% of the second and/or third installment as applicable.
- Requests more than 60 days from the first day of class will not be issued a refund.
- All tuition fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if the applicant is rejected by the school before enrollment.
Health and Safety Policy:
Due to the nature of EMS and close contact with fellow students, faculty, and patients, students are required to take necessary precautions to ensure that the safety and health of all are protected. All students are required to practice universal precautions at all times in the classroom and clinical setting. In addition, proof of negative TB skin testing and Hepatitis vaccination (or signed declination form) are required. Students who are ill should not attend class or visit a clinical site if there is any danger of transmission of the illness to others.
Assessment:
Asset assessment scores, Compass assessment scores, or ACT scores are required in Math and Reading. If you are enrolled through the college it can be taken there or records may be transferred here. If you are not registered through a college, MMR will make arrangements for the test to be taken here at the student's expense of $6.00.
Complaints:
If at any time you have concerns regarding the course, individuals, preceptors, or instructors, you may submit in writing those concerns to the Director of Education.
Credit for Previous Training
No credit is given for previous training.
Placement Assistance
Mobile Medical Response does not offer placement assistance.
Required Materials:
Required materials will be given to students the first night of class. Course fees exclude texts. Students are responsible for paper, writing instruments and a watch with a second hand. Any other equipment is optional.
Course Completion:
A certificate of course completion will be issued to those successfully completing all components of the Paramedic course and paying in full all course fees. Course completion rosters will be submitted to MDCIS.
National Registry Exam fees and MDCIS license fees are the responsibility of the student and not included in the course fee.