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Once accepted, students will be required to participate in both classroom and clinical settings. The program is designed to be completed in eighteen (18) months, based on full time enrollment, exclusive of vacation time.  \nThe EMT-Paramedic Program is for currently certified Arkansas EMT’s who wish to advance to the Paramedic level. EACC does not offer Advanced Placement for the EMT-Paramedic program.  \nUpon graduation, students are eligible to challenge the National Registry of EMT-Paramedic’s certifying exam. This exam is required to work in Arkansas as an EMT-Paramedic.  \nATTENTION  \nThe East Arkansas Community College’s EMT-Paramedic Program Information Packet presents the program requirements in effect at the time of publication but is no guarantee that they will not be changed or revoked. However, adequate and reasonable notice will be given to students and prospective students affected by any changes. This Information Packet is not intended to state contractual terms and does not constitute a contract between the student or prospective students and the school.  \nEast Arkansas Community College’s EMT-Paramedic Program reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies, and other rules and regulations affecting students to be effective whenever determined by the School. These changes will govern current and formerly enrolled students. Enrollment of all students is subject to these conditions.  \nACCREDITATION  \nEast Arkansas Community College’s EMT-Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) . East Arkansas Community College’s EMT-Paramedic Program received accreditation in May of 2010 and extends until May of 2015. The address of the CAAHEP is 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756. The telephone number is  \n(727) 210-2354. The web address is [http://www.caahep.org](http://www.caahep.org).  \nIMPORTANT MESSAGES  \nCriminal Background Checks for Licensure  \nProspective students seeking admission to the Emergency Medical Technology – Basic or Paramedic Programs at East Arkansas Community College should be aware that each first-time applicant for a license issued by Arkansas Department of Trauma and Health Systems must undergo a state and national criminal background check. Ifa student has been convicted of a crime, the Arkansas Department of Trauma and Health Systems will make the final determination to allow a student to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technology – Basic or Registry of Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic licensure examination.  \nTherefore, graduation from East Arkansas Community College, Emergency Medical Technology – Basic or Paramedic Programs does not guarantee eligibility to take the national registry examination.  \nCriminal Background Checks/Drug Screening Policy  \nClinical sites are now requiring criminal background checks and drug screens before students are allowed to come for the clinical rotation. Therefore, students will be required to obtain these and present the results to the facility. The student will be responsible for the cost. 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