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We appreciate your interest in wanting to further develop your level of service to the communities where we live, work and play.  \nAttending a paramedic education program is a major decision and should be discussed with spouses, significant others, and family members to build support and understanding. Each applicant should contemplate about the level of commitment that will be required to be successful. We encourage applicants to talk with others that have gone through the process. We understand the sacrifice involved to those applicants and their families who are accepted into this paramedic program. Let us reassure you, these sacrifices are worth the overwhelming benefits to you, your families, and your professional development.  \nThere are three specific areas of evaluation:  \n􀂅 Assessment Exams (completed before interview date)  \n􀂅 Oral Panel Interview  \n􀂅 Prerequisite Course Grades  \nAssessment Exams  \nThe assessment examinations are completed online through Platinum Education/PlatinumPlanner.  \nYou will be required to pay $5 for assessment exams before being admitted into the course. The $5 fee will NOT be applied toward your Full Access fee. Access and instructions will be provided during the time of application submissions.  \nThe assessment exams include the following areas, and each candidate will have only one attempt to successfully complete the written exam:  \n􀂅 Math Assessment  \n􀂅 Learning style Assessment  \n􀂅 Paramedic EMT Entry Assessment  \n􀂅 Professional Characteristics  \n􀂅 Reading Level  \n􀂅 Student Motivation  \n􀂅 Test Anxiety  \nWritten exam score will be averaged into the total points available in the oral panel interview process. Applicants will be averaged and ranked according to lowest to highest cumulative score.  \nFor the written entrance examination, applicants should study available EMT-Basic textbooks derived from the most current version and the American Heart Association AHA: BLS for Healthcare Providers (2020 Guidelines)  \nExamination Review Suggestions:  \n􀂅 Complete the objectives at the beginning of all EMT-Basic text chapters and chapter review questions  \n􀂅 Review current AHA: BLS for Healthcare Providers (2020 Guidelines)  \nExamples of Interview Oral Interview Questions  \n􀂅 Education and Work History:  \n􀂅 Personal Effectiveness:  \n􀂅 Capability:  \n􀂅 Compatibility/Teamwork:  \n􀂅 Motivation/Initiative:  \n􀂅 Dedication/Determination:  \n􀂅 Leadership:  \n􀂅 Conclusion of Interview:  \no Do you have anything you would like to add on your behalf or any questions you would like to ask before we conclude the interview?  \nScenario Based Questions  \nWhen answering these types of questions, you will be expected to answer them at an EMT level. However, you should have the ability to articulate your answers based upon clear, concise critical thinking ability and project at a higher level of care.  \nBe thorough in your answers and make sure you are looking at the “big picture”.  \nListen carefully to the questions, as they have multiple parts. Ensure that you truly answer all parts of the question.  \nExamples of Scenario based questions:  \n􀂅 Assessment and treatments for common medical emergencies  \n􀂅 Assessment and treatments for common traumatic emergencies  \n􀂅 EMT based paramedic assist skills  \nPrerequisite Course Grades  \nProvide a transcript for the following prerequisite course completion and grade received:  \n􀂅 EMT 219-Paramedic Preparation  \n􀂅 HSC 104-Medical Terminology  \n􀂅 HSC 108-Disease Processes for the Health Sciences  \n􀂅 HSC 217-Cardiac Dysrhythmias  \n􀂅 HSC 228-Calculations for Medication Administration  \nThe candidate may also submit any other courses transcripts that would be applicable to this area of study","cbCaigqAKozqF600","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigqAKozqF600","pdf",175105,"English","# Assessment Exams\n## Online assessment details and fee\n## Exam areas and scoring\n## Review suggestions\n# Oral Panel Interview\n## Example interview question categories\n## Conclusion and scenario-based questions\n# Prerequisite Course Grades\n## Required transcript courses and grades","[{\"question\":\"What are the three specific areas used to evaluate paramedic applicants?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants are evaluated through Assessment Exams (completed before the interview date), an Oral Panel Interview, and Prerequisite Course Grades.\"},{\"question\":\"How do assessment exams work, and what fee is required?\",\"answer\":\"Assessment exams are completed online through Platinum Education/PlatinumPlanner. 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