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We are excited that you will be joining our community. This guide was created to be a one-stop resource to help you navigate the enrollment process. If you have any questions, please reach out to a coordinator.  \nThe points below are a quick overview of the information inside this packet.  \nDefinitions of Common Terms  \nEMS-Emergency Medical Services , more commonly known as EMS , is a system that provides emergency medical care  \nEMT-a medical technician certified to provide basic emergency services before and during transportation to a hospital.  \nParamedic-a medical technician licensed to provide advanced emergency services before or during transportation to a hospital.  \nContents  \nEMT Overview  \nStart here to learn about the EMT program.  \nEMT Student Requirements  \nThe qualifications and prerequisites needed.  \nEMT Hybrid Course Delivery  \nInformation on hybrid learning , our combined online and in-class program.  \nFinancial Information, Aid, & Options  \nTuition costs and resources for financial aid.  \nEnrollment and Registration Guide  \nA step-by-step tutorial and important dates.  \nOrientation  \nOne orientation session is a mandatory requirement of all students.  \nContact Information  \nIf at any time you need help , please send us your questions!  \nWhat is EMS?  \nEmergency Medical Services  \nMore commonly known as EMS , it is a system that provides emergency medical care.  \nThis system is comprised of coordinated response and emergency medical care , involving multiple people , agencies , and organizations. The operation may be overseen through private or public sector.  \nTwo Programs: EMT and Paramedic  \nBoth EMTs and paramedics have the knowledge and skills to transport patients and provide them with emergency care.  \nEMTs are medical technicians who are certified to provide basic emergency medical care. Paramedics hold a technical diploma , paramedic certification , or associate's degree in addition to their EMT certification and are licensed to provide advanced emergency medical care.  \nStudents must become an EMT prior to becoming a paramedic, but the EMT certification can be taken as part of the paramedic degree program.  \nPathways to EMT Certification  \nOption A  \nEMT Continuing Education (CE) Nondegree Program Pathway  \nThe CE EMT pathway is a certification course , not a degree program. A degree can be pursued after completion.  \nThe EMT program takes 4 months to complete and was developed for individuals who desire to work in emergency medical care as an EMT immediately after graduation.  \nThere are NO ACT score requirements for the continuing education pathway.  \nStudents must complete 2 classes with ascore of 75% or higher  \n EMT I– Basic Emergency Care  \n EMT II – Basic Clinical and Field Internship  \nOption B  \nAssociate of Applied Science-Paramedic Degree Program Pathway  \nThe EMT certification is required in the Associate of Applied Science – Paramedic degree.  \nThere ARE ACT requirements for the degree program pathway.  \n ACT reading 19 or higher  \n ACT English 19 or higher  \n ACT Math 19 or higher  \n Or Completion of English 1010 Eng. comp. & Math 1105 (College algebra) or competition of degree with math and English.  \nAfter completing classes , students must pass the National Registry Exam ( NREMT) to be recognized as an EMT for employment.  \nThe exam is comprised of two parts , the cognitive exam and the skills exam.  \nStudents must become an EMT prior to becoming a paramedic.  \nEMT: Student Requirements  \nPhysical Job Demands  \nThe following information can be used as a reference point to help determine whether individuals are capable of meeting their physical job demands.  \nWork Classification: Very Heavy (100+ lbs)  \nAverage patient weight: 175-200 lbs  \nAverage calls per day: 8-10  \nAverage lifting/transporting volume per EMT: 2000-400 lbs over 12-24 hour shift  \nPhysical Activity/Working Postures:  \nCrouchin","cbCaijKREELN1N6m","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijKREELN1N6m","pdf",9319281,14,"English","# Definitions of Common Terms\n# Contents Overview\n## EMT Overview\n## EMT Student Requirements\n## EMT Hybrid Course Delivery\n## Financial Information, Aid, & Options\n## Enrollment and Registration Guide\n## Orientation\n## Contact Information\n# What is EMS?\n# Two Programs: EMT and Paramedic\n# Pathways to EMT Certification\n## Option A: EMT Continuing Education (CE) Nondegree Program Pathway\n## Option B: Associate of Applied Science-Paramedic Degree Program Pathway\n# EMT: Student Requirements\n## Physical Job Demands\n## Student Requirements\n## Computer requirements\n## CPR Certification","[{\"question\":\"What is EMS and how does it function?\",\"answer\":\"EMS (Emergency Medical Services) provides emergency medical care through coordinated response and care involving multiple people, agencies, and organizations.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the two pathways to EMT certification offered in the packet?\",\"answer\":\"Option A is the EMT Continuing Education (CE) nondegree pathway, and Option B is the Associate of Applied Science–Paramedic degree pathway that requires EMT certification as part of the program.\"},{\"question\":\"What CPR certification requirements must students meet before starting EMT classes?\",\"answer\":\"Students must obtain provider level CPR certification before beginning EMT classes, with recognized options tied to American Heart Association BLS/healthcare provider and American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer.\"}]","National EMS Academy Student Packet 1 | PDF",1790150313,35]