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Admission to the Program
Once college admission is granted, the prospective student must:
— show proof of an acceptable physical exam, including
vaccinations; and
— show proof of current liability insurance (available at group
rates through the college); and
— show proof of current health insurance; and
— complete a program application; and
— sit for any required admissions test; and
— sign a verification of understanding of the essential
functions of an EMT; and
— present him/herself for registration on the appropriate day(s).
Steps
for Admission
It is recommended that students who plan to enter the EMS
program in a given semester begin registration procedures at
least four weeks prior to registration. Class size is limited
and admission is on a first come-first served basis. The
following checklist is intended to help the prospective EMT
student streamline admission procedures.
1. Complete the College Application for Admission and mail to
the Admissions office at Northeast. High School and/or college
transcripts are required to be sent directly from the issuing
institution to the Admissions office.
2. Obtain an EMS Program admission packet. Call, write, come
by, or click to download the
EMS
Program Application form (pdf).
3. The NACC Admissions office will contact you with an appointment to
take your COMPASS exam. This exam is required of ALL students
applying for admission to any EMT certificate program,
regardless of whether he/she has taken the test in the past. The
only exception is for a student who has taken the test in the
past six months. This student may provide the EMS department
with a copy of his/her scores in lieu of taking the exam. It
should be noted that all students entering a primary (basic and
paramedic) EMS course must take the COMPASS exam regardless of
any degrees held or previous courses taken.
4. Fill out all applicable blanks on the EMS Program Application and
have affidavits notarized.
5. Before registering for any clinical section, have your
physical exam form completed by a physician. Proof of
vaccination or documentation by your physician is required. If
you opt not to take the hepatitis B vaccination series, you must
sign the waiver and have your physician witness your signing it.
6. Mail or deliver completed EMS Program Application to the EMS program at
Northeast.
7. EMS staff will make a file for you and will advise you of the
next registration session.
8. On registration day, come in and fill out the necessary forms
and pay applicable fees. Although the EMS staff will strive to
work with you on admission procedures, there is no guarantee of
placement in any class. Admission is granted on a first
come-first served basis of qualified applicants. Early
completion of paperwork is encouraged.
Anticipated Additional Expenses
Expenses, other than tuition and books, that are expected for
EMT students are as follows:
Clinical uniforms and supplies
Professional Liability Insurance
Transportation to and from clinical sites
Cost of a physical exam
Vaccinations
Health Insurance
Drug Screening and/or background check |
