Certificate in Health Science (EMS6)

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Interesting in helping people?
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If you think this exciting career might be right for you, consider the EMT-Paramedic Certificate Program at Midlands Technical College. For more information, call 803-822-6192 or 803-822-7038.

DESCRIPTION:
People's lives often depend on the quick response and competent care of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and EMT-Paramedics. Tragedies such as automobile accidents, falls, heart attacks, burns, water accidents, even explosions or gunshot wounds all require immediate medical attention. Paramedics provide comprehensive and advanced emergency care and, when needed, transport the patient to a medical facility.

EMT-Paramedics provide the most extensive pre-hospital care for sick or injured people. Paramedics are trained to perform advanced evaluation and to perform procedures such as administer drugs, interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs), care for respiratory and cardiac emergencies, and use monitors and other high-tech equipment.

Midlands Technical College offers the most advanced level of training in the field of Emergency Medical Technology, EMT-Paramedic. At this level, the student receives training in Anatomy and Physiology as well as advanced medical skills. Now, most often, the training is conducted in technical and community colleges. The three-semester curriculum at Midlands Tech gives students a balanced set of experiences in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. You'll complete training at local and regional hospitals. Also, you will gain exciting real-world experience with local EMS services by engaging in field internships. The end result of this training is a graduate who is fully prepared to enter the workforce.  

BEGINNING SEMESTERS: Fall, Spring

CAMPUS: Training may be conducted on the Airport Campus, regional training centers, hospitals, or other clinical settings.

PLACEMENT TEST SCORES REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN CURRICULUM COURSES:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be initially admitted to the College upon satisfactory completion of general College entrance requirements for the Pre-Health Care Certificate. To be fully qualified for the Paramedic Certificate each applicant must: Be 18 years of age Have a high school diploma or GED COMPASS scores with a minimum of: Reading 80, Pre-Algebra 44 and Writing Sample 30 OR ASSET scores with a minimum of Reading 40, Numerical 40, Elementary Algebra 36 and Writing Sample 30 (all scores must be less than three years old) OR An equivalent of the MTC English 101 and Math 101 OR An Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution HOBET scores with a minimum of Reading 42%, Composite 42%, MTC Writing Sample of 30. This is a mandatory program requirement.

OTHER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A pre-admission interview is required Have current EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate South Carolina Certification Have current CPR-Healthcare Provider Certification through the duration of the training program Successful completion of BIO 112 or BIO 210 and 211 or substitution through Advanced Placement Have a crime-free criminal background check Have a negative drug screen Have a current Health Screening and all required vaccinations, as prescribed by the MTC Health Sciences Department (dated within six-months prior to program matriculation) Sign confidentiality agreements Attend Program Orientation

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 31 semester credit hours is required for graduation.

PROGRAM NOTES:

1. Courses may not be repeated more than one time
2. Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all required courses
3. Students must act in a professional manner at all times in the classroom and clinical sites
4. Students must dress properly and wear appropriate uniforms and identification badges during clinical rotations
5. Students must follow all policies and procedures expected in the clinical sites
6. Students must provide their own transportation to any clinical sites
7. Students are required to purchase malpractice insurance in the amount of $200,000 each semester. (Available from Midlands Technical College at an approximate cost of $4.00- cost may vary)
8. Students must be emotionally stable, have good dexterity, agility, and physical strength and coordination.
9. Students need good eyesight (corrective lenses may be used) with accurate color vision
10. Students are encouraged to join their professional association(s).
11. General information about emergency medical technicians and paramedics is available from:
• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, P.O. Box 1400, Clinton, MS 39060-1400. Internet: http://www.naemt.org  
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Rocco V. Morando Bldg., 6610 Busch Blvd., P.O. Box 29233, Columbus, OH 43229. Internet: www.nremt.org 
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, EMS Division, 400 7th St. SW., NTS-14, Washington, DC 20590. Internet: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.2a0771e91315babbbf30811060008a0c/ 

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
Course	Title	Prerequisite
EMS 111	Intermediate Emergency Care	EMS 110 AND either BIO 112 OR both BIO 210 & BIO 211
EMS 120	Pharmacology	EMS 110
EMS 213	Advanced Emergency Medical Care II	EMS 110
EMS 211	Advanced Clinical Experience I	EMS 111
EMS 217	Introduction to Electrocardiography	EMS 111
EMS 219	Advanced EMS Field Internship II	EMS 209
EMS 212	EMS Field Internship	EMS 211
EMS 209	SCWE in Advanced EMS	EMS 111
EMS 210	Advanced Emergency Medical Care I	EMS 213
EMS 214	Advanced Clinical Experience II	EMS 211

06/18/08