Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

HealtH ProFessionsEMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESCERTIFICATE (519)A cooperative program between Shore Health System and Chesapeake College.AWARD: CertificatePROGRAM MISSION: The Chesapeake College Emergency Medical Services Certificate prepares students for entry-level paramedicpostons. The currculum follows the EMT-P Natonal Standards approved by the U.S. Department of Transportaton and provdesan opportunity for EMT Basic certified individuals to acquire the skills necessary to sit for the national certification and state protocolexaminations for paramedics. The certificate is designed so that students may progress to the Emergency Medical Services Degree.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Emergency Medical Services Certificate program is offered over five semesters (18 months) andncludes experence n soft tssue njures; gynecologcal/obstetrc emergences; psychotc emergences; central nervous system andmusculoskeletal njures; and rescue technques. Instructon ncludes ddactc and clncal tranng. Students should consult wth theCollege’s Admissions Office or the Nursing and Allied Health Advisor in planning an appropriate program.PROGRAM GOALS: The Emergency Medical Services Certificate program will:• Mantan a Natonal Regstry pass rate that s at least 10 percent hgher than the Commsson on Accredtaton of Alled Health Programs(CAHEEP) standard and a retenton rate that exceeds CAHEEP standards.• Prepare students for entry-level employment in emergency medical services or for further study in the field.ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES:1. High school graduation or equivalent (official transcriptsrequred).2. Current BLS CPR certification.3. Maryland EMT Basic certification.4. Admssons applcaton to Chesapeake College.5. Complete the College’s placement exams n Englsh, read-ng, and mathematcs admnstered through the Dvson ofStudent Success and Enrollment Servces.6. Complete developmental courses identified by theplacement testng.7. Complete BIO 101, Fundamentals of Bology wth a grade of“C” or better wthn 10 years of applcaton to the program.ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES: Students are admtted n thesummer sesson and program courses begn n the fall semester.Admsson nto the program s lmted and selecton s compettve.Completed applcatons are due by March 31. Incompleteapplcatons wll not be consdered. Selecton wll be based on apont system wth resdents of Carolne, Dorchester, Kent, QueenAnne’s, and Talbot countes beng gven prorty n selecton.1. Apply for admsson to Chesapeake College.2. Request program nformaton and applcaton at www.chesapeake.edu/alledhealth or from the ChesapeakeCollege Center for Alled Health.3. Complete program applcaton form and return to theCenter for Alled Health no later than March 31.4. Provde recommendatons from:a. Highest EMS official or primary affiliate.b. Highest EMS official or ALS affiliate.(Informaton provded should nclude the types of tranng,level of actvty (number of hours/runs), contnungeducaton courses attended, and any protocol errors orqualty concern ssues.)5. Applcatons wll be revewed by the Admssons Commttee.The Commttee reserves the rght to request an ntervewto obtain additional information or clarification.CONTACT PERSONS:Ms. Lorrane HoldenMr. Jon LongestPROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:[Courses Appear n Recommended Sequence.]FSC 101X Freshman Semnar Course 1BIO 101+ Fundamentals of Bology 4BIO 211+ Anatomy and Physology I 4EMS 101+ Fundamentals of Paramedc Practce 7BIO 212+ Anatomy and Physology II 4EMS 105+ Medcal Emergences 8EMS 201+ EMT-P Clncal Experences 2EMS 205+ Specal Populatons and Operatons 8MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS: 38Note: Field work, clinical placements, and certification/licensuremay nvolve drug testng and/or background checks performedat the student’s expense.X Must be taken within the first 12 hours unless exempted bymeetng establshed standards.+ Prerequste or corequste. See course descrpton for detals.FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Ms. Lorrane HoldenMr. Jon LongestNursng/Alled Health Advsor Program DrectorRm C-218, Wye Mlls Campus Memoral Hosptal, Easton MD410-822-5400, ext. 203 410-822-1000, ext. 5465lholden@chesapeake.edu. jlongest@chesapeake.edu.- NOTICE -Enrollment n the EMS Program s lmted and admsson ntothe program s compettve. Meetng the program requrementsdoes not guarantee admsson nto the program.120