FCC Training Institute Catalog - Fresno City College
FCC Training Institute Catalog - Fresno City College
FCC Training Institute Catalog - Fresno City College
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Meet the Trainer:<br />
Pre-Paramedic Preparation – Class 8<br />
This 68-hour course is designed to prepare EMT-Bs for<br />
successful entry into a paramedic program. Continuing<br />
education hours will be granted for EMT CE<br />
requirements.<br />
What you’ll learn/review:<br />
In-depth study of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology<br />
How you’ll benefi t:<br />
PARAMEDIC PROGRAM<br />
Paramedic Program features:<br />
› Fast tract program for high demand occupation<br />
› EMS programs are accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)<br />
› Utilizes Blackboard, an e-learning platform, for portions of the program<br />
Mark Allen<br />
11 years experience as a<br />
paramedic<br />
EMS educator since 1997<br />
Prepare for successful entrance into the paramedic<br />
program<br />
T/Th Aug 15-Oct 10 6:00pm-10:00pm<br />
68 hrs #98107 M. Allen $400<br />
Location: CART Annex, 2555 Clovis Ave., Clovis<br />
Paramedic Program Orientation<br />
& Application – Class 8<br />
Admission to the Paramedic Program is determined by<br />
qualifi cations and testing. Applicants must have a<br />
current EMT-B or EMT-II license. Applicants are required<br />
to pass EMT-B written and skill examinations. Candidates<br />
who pass testing will be assigned an interview.<br />
Math and English Assessment<br />
All applicants must take the <strong>Fresno</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> Math<br />
and English assessment tests. Testing dates and times<br />
are listed on the <strong>FCC</strong> Web site. Please bring your<br />
assessment results to orientation.<br />
Mandatory Orientation & Written Testing<br />
(Choose One Day)<br />
Tuesday, Sep 5 Thursday, Sep 7<br />
9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm<br />
Mandatory Skills Testing - (Choose One Day)<br />
Tuesday, Sep 19 Thursday, Sep 21<br />
9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm<br />
Interviews<br />
Your interview will be scheduled upon successful<br />
completion of written and skills testing. Interviews<br />
will be:<br />
Tuesday, Sep 26 Thursday, Sep 28<br />
9:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm<br />
Free!<br />
Paramedic Program – Class 8<br />
The paramedic program provides a comprehensive<br />
classroom and clinical experience totaling 1154 hours.<br />
Upon your successful completion of all phases of the<br />
program you will earn a certifi cate of completion.<br />
Your certifi cate of completion will allow you to apply<br />
for the National Registry examination.<br />
This paramedic program meets or exceeds the requirements<br />
in the State of California Safety Code, Title<br />
22; and mirrors the National Paramedic Curriculum<br />
developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.<br />
Program <strong>Training</strong> Phases:<br />
Didactic: Classroom training consisting of 504<br />
hours of lectures, discussions, case-based scenarios,<br />
skill demonstrations, skill labs, and other activities.<br />
Blackboard, an e-learning platform will be utilized for<br />
portions of this training, including: selected assignments,<br />
quizzes, and research.<br />
Clinical: Clinical education consisting of at least 160<br />
hours completed under supervision of a preceptor<br />
in various medical departments such as: emergency;<br />
ICU; laboratory; labor and delivery; PICU; pediatrics;<br />
cardiac care; surgery; and others. Your schedule will<br />
vary based upon clinical site assignments. Your clinical<br />
education will begin after your successful didactic<br />
completion.<br />
Field Internship: The internship training consists of<br />
at least 480 hours of fi re service or ambulance service<br />
(ALS) under the supervision of a preceptor. During the<br />
internship you will assess, extricate, and treat patients<br />
in a pre-hospital setting. Your schedule will vary and<br />
may include 12 or 24-hour days. You must be able to<br />
accept internships throughout California in order to<br />
complete the internship. There may be a fee associated<br />
with some internships, this fee is the student’s<br />
responsibility and is above and beyond the program<br />
tuition. Your fi eld internship will begin after your successful<br />
clinical education.<br />
Advisory: Field experience as a certifi ed EMT-B is<br />
strongly suggested. A pre-course examination is<br />
required for entrance to the program. Interested<br />
applicants are strongly urged to attend the Pre-Paramedic<br />
course.<br />
M/W/F Nov 6, 2006-Apr 27, 2007 8:00am-5:00pm<br />
#98108 504 hrs M. Allen $4800<br />
Location: CART Annex, 2555 Clovis Avenue, Clovis<br />
Accredited through:<br />
48-Hour Paramedic Refresher<br />
Take this 48-hour continuing education to meet the<br />
requirements set forth by the Department of Transportation<br />
and the National Registry of Emergency<br />
Medical Technicians.<br />
Core content covered:<br />
How to provide ventilatory support for a patient<br />
How to care for a patient experiencing cardiovascular<br />
compromise<br />
How to resuscitate a patient in cardiac arrest<br />
Assess and care for a patient experiencing an allergic<br />
reaction<br />
Assess and provide care to a near-drowning patient<br />
How to perform a rapid trauma assessment<br />
Provide care to patients with: suspected spinal<br />
injury; open abdominal injury; head injury; chest<br />
injury; and shock<br />
Assess and provide care to an infant or child with:<br />
cardiac arrest; shock; respiratory distress; and<br />
trauma<br />
How you’ll benefi t:<br />
Meet the CE requirements for EMT-Paramedic<br />
Enhance your medical care to patients<br />
Methods of instruction:<br />
Lecture, simulated skill presentations, and case<br />
review discussions will be utilized for this continuing<br />
education program<br />
Notes:<br />
1. Please bring copies of all CPR, ACLS, PALS & PHTLS<br />
certifi cations on the fi rst day of class.<br />
2. The National Registry EMT-Paramedic application<br />
will be provided at the class.<br />
T Oct 3-Nov 7 8:00am–5:00pm<br />
#98109 48 hrs M. Allen $350<br />
Location: CART Annex, 2555 Clovis Avenue, Clovis<br />
<strong>FCC</strong> <strong>Training</strong> <strong>Institute</strong><br />
EMT/Paramedic courses are<br />
approved for Veterans<br />
Administration & GI Bill<br />
reimbursement.<br />
Commission on Accreditation<br />
of Allied Health Education Programs<br />
<strong>FCC</strong> <strong>Training</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> • (559) 256-0188 • www.fccti.com<br />
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