Emergency Medical Services - Central Ohio Technical College

those courses must be successfullycompleted (student must be ready forMATH 140) prior to submitting theParamedic Application. Provide verification of BIO 121 HumanBiology and BIO 110 MedicalTerminology with a “C’ grade or better. Submit copy of valid Ohio EMTcertification, Ohio driver’s license andAmerican Heart Association HealthcareProvider CPR. Health physical/immunizations on filewith EMS program. Submit documentation of Bureau ofCriminal Identification (FBI) backgroundcheck with prior 6 months of EMSapplication deadline. Complete, sign and send by certifiedmail the Paramedic Application formpostmarked no later than the deadlinedate listed on the application. All aboverequirements must be completed beforemailing the Paramedic Application.Paramedic is a 12-month (three semesters)program which includes a minimum of 500hours -- classroom and lab as scheduled andminimum of 200 hospital and 300 medic unithours to be arranged at both hospital andEMS agencies which will require the studentto have adequate transportation to off-campussites in central Ohio. The paramedic programis a very intense college-level academicprogram which will require significant timeequivalent to a full-time job.Learning Outcomes for ParamedicCertificateUpon completion of the Emergency MedicalServices Paramedic plan of study, thestudent will be able to: Perform patient assessment andmanagement of the patient. Perform patient assessment andmanagement of the trauma patient. Provide patient care for gynecologicaland obstetrical emergencies, includingneonatal. Provide patient care for cardiacemergencies; including applying 12-leadECG’s, reading ECG strips andperforming advanced cardiac lifesupport. Understand the process of humandevelopment and recognize the uniqueneeds of both the geriatric and pediatricpatient. Demonstrate appropriate personalsafety and provide care for patients withcommunicable diseases. Demonstrate appropriate skills, i.e.initiating intravenous procedures,intraosseous procedures,chricothyrotomy, etc. Meet requirements established fornational registration and statecertification.Profession/Statement of PurposeThe purpose of the Emergency MedicalServices programs is to prepare qualifiedemergency medical service personnel at thelevels of Emergency Medical Responder,EMT, EMT Advanced and the Paramedic.These professionals will practice ethically,respond to patient needs with competenceand compassion and help fulfill thecommunity’s health care needs.OpportunitiesThose who complete the coursework andpass the National Registry exam for theirparticular level of preparation are eligible foremployment in hospitals, ambulanceservices and fire departments.Important Student Characteristics Effective communication skills Critical and creative thinking Attention to detail Physical and emotional stamina Interpersonal skillsProgram ExpensesCOTC EMS uniforms are required for EMSclasses and consist of a COTC uniform shirt,navy blue pants, dark shoes/socks/belt, wristwatch and stethoscope. Books will berequired each semester and are available forpurchase through the COTC bookstore.In addition to the course tuition, effectiveautumn 2012, EMS students will need topurchase FISDAP assessment tools at thebeginning of the term. The assessmentincludes various required online tests,student practice tests and for medics, theassessment is used for scheduling andtracking clinical shifts and skills.EMT: EMS 120 FISDAP assessment tools - $110Paramedic: EMS 200 FISDAP assessmentand schedule tools - $215How do I Start?If you are a new student, you should applyonline at www.cotc.edu. If you are a currentor returning COTC student, contact one ofthe Gateway Offices listed below, send ane-mail to cotcadmissions@cotc.edu orconnect with the Gateway website atwww.cotc.eduhttp://www.cotc.edu/futurestudents/Pages/index.aspx.Newark Campus 740.366.9222800.963.9275 Ext. 222Coshocton Campus 740.622.1408Knox Campus 740.392.2526Pataskala Campus 740.755.7090For specific questions regarding EmergencyMedical Services contact: Bryan SpanglerEMS Program Director at 740.755.7094or bspangle@cotc.eduAccreditation/MembershipCOTC’s EMS Program is accredited by theState of Ohio EMS Board, Accreditation#350.Central Ohio Technical College is accreditedby The Higher Learning Commission and is amember of the North Central Association.Phone: 312.263.0456www.ncahigherlearningcommission.orgCOTC is also a member of the AmericanAssociation for Higher Education, theAmerican Association of CommunityColleges, the American Council onEducation, the American TechnicalEducation Association, Inc., the OhioAssociation of Two-Year Colleges and theOhio College Association.Non-Discrimination StatementCentral Ohio Technical College does notdiscriminate on the basis of sex, race, age,national origin, sexual orientation, religion,color, veteran status, and/or disability.General information, questions, concerns, orcomplaints related to these matters are to bedirected to the Title IX Coordinator, JohnBerry, Ph.D., Warner Center Suite 226, OhioState Newark/COTC, 1179 University Drive,Newark, Ohio 43055-1797 (740-364-9578) orADA/504 Coordinator, Connie Zang, at thesame location.April 2013