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Grading
Any student enrolled in a primary EMS course (those courses leading to a
certificate as an EMT at any level) must attain an average of 75%or better in
all coursework. The following grading system is in place for all classes in the
EMS program.
90-100 A
80-89 B
75-79 C
60-74 D
< 60 F
Other grading criteria are as follows.
Practicals-Practical labs are graded on a pass/fail basis. Students enrolled in
courses that require evaluation of practical skills must successfully complete
each skill evaluated prior to progressing in the program. Students who receive a
failing grade on one skill may elect to retest that skill. Students may only
retest the skill once. Students who receive a failing grade on two or more
skills on the final practical exam will receive a failing grade on that course
and will be required to retake that course before progressing in the program.
Other criteria regarding grading and program completion are addressed in the EMS
student manual. Students should consult the student manual and applicable course
syllabi for specific information regarding clinical grading, progression, and
successful course completion.
Sequence
Because each course in a given EMT certificate program is integral to the
program of study, courses must be sequenced. Students should contact the EMS
advisor.
Physical Exam
A physical exam will be required prior to admission into the program and every
twelve months thereafter that a student remains in the program. Should a student
develop a health problem that would interrupt their course of study, he/she must
notify the EMS program director at the earliest possible date. A release from
the physician will be required before a student may resume coursework.
CPR Training
Current certification in CPR for health care providers will be required for all
students enrolled in an EMT certificate program.
ADA Compliance:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In order to satisfactorily accomplish the curriculum objectives of either the
Basic, or Paramedic certificate program, the student must meet the essential
eligibility requirements for admission into the EMS program. The student should
be able to perform each activity listed in the Essential Functions with or
without reasonable accommodations. Each prospective applicant should review the
essential functions and respond by checking the appropriate option.
Disclaimer:
The Essential Functions which are described in the following list are not
intended to be a complete listing of EMS provider behaviors, but are a sampling
of the types of abilities needed by the EMT student to meet program objectives
and requirements. This list has been approved by the Alabama Department of
Public Health, EMS Division as of the publication date of the 2009-2010 Catalog.
It is however, subject to change based on new information provided to the EMS
program by the ADPH.
Students entering and participating in the EMS Program (primary training) must:
Physical Demands
1. have the physical ability necessary to walk, climb, crawl, bend, push, pull,
and lift and balance over less than ideal terrain;
2. have good physical stamina and endurance which would not be adversely
affected by having to lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds
(250 pounds with assistance);
3. see different color spectrums;
4. have good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment,
instrumentation, and medications;
Problem Solving Abilities
5. be able to send and receive verbal messages as well as operate communication
equipment appropriately;
6. be able to collect facts to organize data accurately and communicate clearly,
both orally and in writing, in the English language at the ninth grade level or
higher;
7. be able to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings in human
physical conditions using visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile observations;
8. be able to make good judgment decisions and exhibit problem solving skills
under stressful situations;
9. be attentive to detail and aware of standards and rules that govern practice;
10. implement therapies based on mathematical calculations;
Worker Characteristics
11. possess emotional stability to be able to perform duties in life-or-death
situations and in potentially dangerous social situations, including responding
to calls in districts known to have high crime rates;
12. be able to handle stress and work well as part of a team;
13. be oriented to reality and not be mentally impaired by mind altering
substances;
14. not be addicted to drugs or alcohol;
15. be able to work shifts 24 hours in length, if necessary;
16. be able to tolerate being exposed to extremes in the environment including
variable aspects of weather, hazardous fumes, and noise;
17. possess eyesight in a minimum of one eye correctable to 20/20 vision and be
able to determine directions according to a map. Students who desire to drive an
ambulance must possess approximately 180 degrees peripheral vision capacity,
must possess a valid Alabama driver’s license, and must be able to safely and
competently operate a motor vehicle in accordance with state law; and
18. have the ability to follow established criteria even in the absence of
direct supervision.
Requirements for National Registration and State Licensure
Upon successful completion of course requirements at each level of EMT training,
the student becomes eligible to sit for board certification as administered by
the National Registry of EMTs. Upon passing the National Registry exam and
fulfilling additional state requirements, the student may apply to the Alabama
Department of Public Health for licensure.
The state of Alabama requires that any EMT licensed in the state be 18 years of
age or older. The National Registry of EMTs application inquires about any
felony convictions or addiction to a controlled substance. Persons who have been
convicted of a felony or have been addicted to a controlled substance are not
necessarily banned from registration and licensure but are advised to contact
the NREMT or the ADPH prior to applying for admission in the EMS program. For
more information, please contact the National Registry of EMTs at 614-888-4484
or the Alabama Department of Public Health, EMS Division at 334-206-5383. |
