EMT Policies (pdf) - UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

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Documentation of Program Eligibility Prior to the Start of the Program: 1. Eligibility for EMT Training: Students who successfully complete the course will be issued an academic Course Completion Certificate. Those pursuing professional EMT certification must be at least 18 years of age and meet additional requirements at the time of application for local certification. Individuals may enroll in class six months prior to their 18th birthday with the understanding that their certification will be withheld until age requirements are met. If you are under the age of 17 ½, you may still take this course; however, you will not be eligible for certification as an EMT in California. 2. BLS Certification: Provide a copy of your current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR card from the American Heart Association (AHA) or a Professional Rescuer CPR card from the American Red Cross (ARC). No other card will be accepted by the certifying agency. 3. Recommended Preparation: Completion of medical terminology and/or EMT Preparation Course. 4. Computer And Technical Recommendations: Online assignments will be routinely assigned, following a similar format as the computerbased National Registry examination required for EMT professional certification. Other critical course communications including office hours, grade reports, and other course records will also be delivered via the internet to facilitate student access. Therefore, computer and internet access are required for current students. Public or on-campus libraries offer access for course work if you do not have normal internet access. The UCLA EMT Education Program utilizes JB Course Manager (http://ucla.jbcourse.com/). Many of the documents found on the course site are Adobe pdf files and the free reader can be found at http://get.adobe.com/reader/ The interactive lesson modules are Adobe Flash based. Therefore, an iPad or iPhone will NOT run these applications. For the latest Flash player, go to http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ A computer lab is available during lunch, at our classroom location, if needed. The JBCourse website provides additional the minimum specifications. These requirements are subject to updates and can be verified at http://ucla.jbcourse.com/. Page 6 of 39 UCLA CPC Revised 12/10/2012
Prior to the Start of the Clinical Rotation(s): 5. Clinical Orientation: Attendance at “Clinical Orientation.” 6. Health Insurance: Students must maintain individual health insurance or worker’s compensation insurance for the clinical / ride-along portion of the program, and furnish proof of insurance. Students are responsible for all payment for medical care related to hazardous exposures injuries and/or illnesses. 7. Proof of successful passage of a basic physical examination conducted within six (6) months prior to the beginning of the course. The report must be signed by a physician and specify that you have no physical limitations that would impede your participation in any phase of the program. The original document is required. 8. Proof of the following immunizations / Examinations: • Hepatitis B vaccine/immunity. Note: If the Hepatitis B vaccine/immunity series has been started but not yet completed, proof that you have started the series must be provided when your application is submitted. Students electing not to receive the HBV vaccination must sign a waiver or provide documentation of HBV immunity (titer). • Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR): Vaccine or a positive titer is required. • Tuberculosis: A negative TB test or chest x-ray within six (6) months prior to the beginning of the Clinical portion of the course. 9. Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine or immunity following disease as documented by titer. Successful completion of Clinical Practice Module on the JB Course Manager. Ride-along or clinical shifts done without meeting these requirements or done at locations not authorized by our the EMT Program Director will not be accepted and may subject the student to disciplinary action up to and including termination from the program. Page 7 of 39 UCLA CPC Revised 12/10/2012
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