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Admissions Requirements for Paramedics
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Fill out
college application for intended semester class information through
admissions or through the website meeting all requirements for admission as
outlined in the college catalog.
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When the
College application process has been completed, it may be necessary
to take a placement test. To do so, contact Shirley Harper (Franklin) at
615.790.4400 or the Testing Center (Columbia) at 931.540.2821.
Paramedic students must test above or complete any 0800 developmental
requirements prior to admission to the program.
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Candidate must submit a separate application to the Paramedic program. This
application should also include:
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Copy
of current EMT license
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Current BLS certification
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Two
letters of reference (NOT family members)
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Applications for these classes will be accepted January through March of
2009. These applications will be available online @
www.ems.columbiastate.edu or in the office of EMS education.
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Applications will be reviewed and the candidate will be notified of the date
for psychological testing and EMT basic exam.
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Candidate will schedule an interview with the EMS review panel. After all
interviews are completed, candidates will receive a letter of acceptance or
declination.
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Our
Paramedic Classes will meet from August of 2008 and run to August of 2009.
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Students are in class only two days per week. These classes will revolve
around a “24/48” shift schedule with lecture days once per week meeting
on Columbia State Community College’s “C-Shift” [which will start
on September 2nd) All lectures will be offered on this day
lasting from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with the second day of class meeting
once a week on “A” OR “B” shift.
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Students
are required to complete 400 hours in clinical rotations. It is the
responsibility of the student to schedule the required amount of clinical
time via the FISDAP clinical scheduler. Clinical opportunities include
rotations in OB/GYN, OR, lab, pediatrics, respiratory, intensive care units,
cardiac units, Emergency rooms,
EMS agencies, AirEvac, and Vanderbilt Lifeflight.
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During
the 2010 summer semester, each student is required to complete 240 hours
of preceptor rides.
Students
are assigned a preceptor that has been approved by the Director of EMS
Education.
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The
total cost for enrollment in the Paramedic program is approximately
$3800.00. This includes most applicable tuition, lab and activity fees, and
malpractice insurance. Students should expect to spend approximately $800.00
for textbooks and related course materials and should be purchased before
the first day of class.
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Students
are also required to:
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Complete a background check. ($55.00) This process will be explained to
you when classes begin.
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FISDAP account - online scheduler ($80.00 - $100.00)
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Submit proof of medical insurance.
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Complete a drug screen ($35.00 and up)
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Complete a physical exam, along with all required vaccinations and/or
titers. All forms that are needed to be completed and signed by your
physician will be handed out on the first day of class. You may want to
schedule an appointment with your doctor between the dates of August and
September 16th. All forms must be returned to Deb
Heidlebaugh by September 19th.
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Students
are expected to purchase
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A
uniform that will be worn each day of class and at each clinical visit.
The order form for the uniform shirt and “Scrubs” will be provided at
the first day of class and it is recommended that you purchase more than
one uniform.
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Navy
blue pants ($20.00-$40.00 each)
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Black rubber-soled shoes ($20.00-$60.00)
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A
stethoscope (prices vary)
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A
blood pressure cuff ($25.00-$30.00) for use in class and at clinicals.
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Schedules for clinical rotations are discussed the first day of class, so
students are required to have a calendar so that availability of schedules
can be verified for their clinical dates/times.
Important
Numbers
Columbia
Campus 931.540.2722
Admissions
Office 931.540.2545
Franklin
Campus 615.790.4400
EMS
Education – Franklin 615.790.5676
EMS
Education – Columbia 931.540.2792
Dr. David
Cauthen, Director
Paramedic
Coordinator
931.540.2686
dcauthen1@columbiastate.edu
Jerome
Lovelady, Paramedic Instructor
931.540.2636
rlovelady@columbiastate.edu
Deb
Heidlebaugh, Health Records 931.540.2849
dheidlebaugh@columbiastate.edu
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