Emergency Medical Technology
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- Program
- Admission Process
- Certificate of Proficiency – Emergency Medical Technician
- Technical Certificate – Paramedic
- Associate of Applied Science – Paramedic
- Statistics
- Application Deadlines
- Advisory Council
- Faculty and Staff
Program
Emergency Medical Technology Two levels of certificate training are provided in Emergency Medical Technology. In addition, an Associate of Applied Science Degree option is available.
Certificate of Proficiency – EMT-A Degree Checklist
Associate of Applied Science – EMT-Paramedic Degree Checklist
Emergency Medical Technician This seven-credit-hour course is designed to prepare students for the EMT licensure examination administered by the Arkansas Department of Health. The course includes an overview of EMS systems, well being of the EMT, airway assessment and management, CPR, introduction to human anatomy and physiology, dealing with trauma, splinting, use of spine motion restriction devices, bandaging, emergency care of patients experiencing a medical emergency, and other approved equipment, techniques, and procedures. Upon completion, the student is awarded the Certificate of Proficiency. Applications and additional information are available from the college Enrollment Services Office.
Paramedic
PARAMEDIC APPLICATION
The Paramedic program consists of three semesters of concentrated study including classroom, hospital clinical experiences, and field internship rotations with an Advanced Life Support ambulance service. A minimum of 1200 contact hours is required for course completion to include: 1) 600 classroom and laboratory hours, 2) 300 hospital clinical hours, and 3) 300 hours of ALS ambulance field internship.
The Paramedic is currently the highest classification of Emergency Medical Services Professional (EMSP) in Arkansas. EMSPs are health professionals concerned primarily with pre-hospital care of acutely ill and injured patients. EMSPs perform such measures as CPR, extrication of patients from constraining environments, initial patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency and routine transport to healthcare facilities. Paramedics play an expanded role in administering emergency care using invasive techniques through standing orders, and they may assist in various basic settings, such as the Emergency Room (ER) or Intensive Care Unit. South Arkansas Community College’s Emergency Medical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions.
Students completing the three semesters of Paramedic courses will be awarded a Technical Certificate. Students are then eligible to sit for the state or national registry licensure exam. Students may earn Associate of Applied Science Degree by completing the additional 30-
hour general education requirement.
Admission Process
The Arkansas Department of Health approves enrollment limits per class for the EMT and Paramedic programs. Contact the Enrollment Services Office for information and application packets.
The Emergency Medical Technology program requires students to perform clinical and field internship rotations with approved hospital and ambulance service affiliates. Students enrolled in the EMT and Paramedic programs may be required to complete certain background checks, drug screens, and provide immunization records or receive vaccinations in order to comply with health and safety standards established by the affiliates. At a minimum, applicants to the EMT and Paramedic professional programs MUST provide proof of immunity to varicella. Proof may consist of 1) proof of vaccination, 2) statement of physician verifying that student had varicella, or 3) varicella antibody titer indicating immunity.
Applicants to the EMT program MUST:
1. be at least 18 years of age upon completion of the program
2. submit official copy of high school transcript, college transcript, and/or GED scores if applicable.
3. submit proof of current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification or Arkansas Department of Health approved equivalent course.
Applicants to the Paramedic professional program MUST:
1. be at least 18 years of age
2. submit official copy of high school transcript, college transcript, and/or GED scores if applicable
3. submit proof of current Arkansas certification or licensure as an EMT or Advanced EMT
4. submit proof of current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification or Arkansas Department of Health approved equivalent course
5. submit a physical examination form documenting good physical and mental health upon being admitted
6. submit three written references on forms provided by the Paramedic program describing character and professional attitude
7. submit basic studies test scores
8. interview with the program director and medical director
Competitive components of the required information are:
1. three written references as to character and professional attitude.
2. basic studies test scores.
3. interview(s) with the program director and medical director.
Certificate of Proficiency – Emergency Medical Technician
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Certificate of ProficiencyCOURSE SEM.HR.EMT 1007Emergency Medical Technician7Required BSTD courses can be completed concurrently with this course.
Technical Certificate – Paramedic
PARAMEDIC
Technical CertificateFALL SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.EMT 1012Human Systems and Assessment2EMT 1011EMS Environment I1EMT 1013Shock and Fluid Therapy3EMT 1023Emergency Respiratory Care3EMT 1022Pharmacology2EMT 1033Intermediate Clinical Rotation3Semester Total14 SPRING SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.EMT 1015Emergency Cardiac Care5EMT 1043Traumatology3EMT 1053Medical Emergencies I3EMT 1014Paramedic Clinical Rotation I4EMT 2232Assessment Based Management2Semester Total17 LONG SUMMER TERMCOURSE SEM.HR.EMT 2112Medical Emergencies II2EMT 2022EMS Environment II2EMT 2101Paramedic Clinical Rotation II1EMT 2224Field Internship I4EMT 2234Field Internship II4
Basic Studies Requirements:
Reading – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 41 or above (or) COMPASS 82 or above (or) complete BSTD 0113 Reading Skills II. Students testing into basic studies reading are required to take the Nelson-Denny reading test for placement into the appropriate reading class.
Writing – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 42 or above (or) COMPASS 75 or above (or) complete BSTD 0213 Fundamentals of Writing II.
Math – ACT 16 or above (or) ASSET Numerical Skills 42 or above (or) COMPASS 49 or above (or) complete BSTD 0413 Elementary Algebra.
SAS – A course required for all first-time, full-time degree-seeking students and students who test into two or more basic studies courses.
Required BSTD courses must be completed prior to admission into the Paramedic program.
Associate of Applied Science – Paramedic
PARAMEDIC
Associate of Applied Science DegreeStudents desiring an Associate of Applied Science Degree will be required to complete the requirements of a Technical Certificate and the following general education requirements.COURSE SEM.HR.ENGL 1113Composition I3ENGL 1123Composition II3PSYC 2003General Psychology,3 American Government, U.S. History, or Approved Elective3CSCI 1003Computers and Information Processing3 Physical Science Elective*4 Biological Science Electives**8 Intermediate Algebra (BSTD 0513)0Total27 *PHYS 2024/L, CHEM 1014/L, CHEM 1024/L, or CHEM 1124/L.**BIOL 1004/L, BIOL 1024/L, MBIO 1124/L, or BIOL 2064/L and BIOL 2074/L. TOTALS FOR EMT-PARAMEDIC ASSOCIATE DEGREESEM. HR.Paramedic Technical Certificate44General Education Requirements27Total Credit Hours71
If you are interested in further information regarding these programs, contact:
Dean of Health and Natural Sciences
Phone: 870-864-7102; Fax: 870-864-7140
Statistics
Year
Arkansas
License
Required
Accepted
Gradauted
%
Retention
Attempt
Exam
Pass
First
Try
Pass
Later
Did Not
Pass
%
Pass
National
Average
Pass Rate
Arkansas
Pass Rate
2001-02
Yes
14
12
85.7
0
0
NA
12
0
NA
NA
2002-03
Yes
11
8
72.7
8
8
NA
0
100
NA
NA
2003-04
Yes
6
5
83.3
5
5
NA
0
100
NA
NA
2004-05
Yes
12
8
66.6
8
5
NA
3
63
NA
NA
2005-06
Yes
18
16
88.9
16
13
NA
3
81
NA
NA
2006-07
Yes
12
9
75.0
9
8
NA
1
89
63
NA
2007-08
Yes
15
13
86.7
13
9
NA
4
69
64
NA
2008-09
Yes
12
10
83.3
10
6
1
2*
70.0
68
NA
2009-10
Yes
24
2010-11
Yes
2011-12
Yes
Application Deadlines
To apply for admission to a HNS Professional Program, applicants must have completed:
- all basic studies requirements,
- all prerequisite classes (or be currently enrolled in) as specified in the SouthArk catalog for each professional program.
See SouthArk catalog for specifics regarding each program’s requirements and/or consult program advisor.
Program
Class Begins
Application Deadline
LPN – Spring Days and Warren
January, 2015
Spring Semester
September 25, 2014
By 5:00 p.m.
LPN -Evenings
January, 2016
Fall Semester
TBA
RN
January, 2015
Spring Semester
August 31, 2014
Surgical Technology
Fall Semester
2015
Currently Accepting Apps until filled
OTA
Summer Semester
2015
April 01, 2015
PTA
Summer Semester
2015
March 1, 2015
Radiologic Technology
Fall Semester
2015
March 30, 2015
EMT
Fall & Spring
Semester
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
Paramedic
August, 2013
Fall Semester
Applications Due
July 18, 2014
CNA
CNA Classes offered each Semester
Fall/Spring/Summer
Applications Available
until filled
Respiratory Therapy
Fall Semster
2015
April 28, 2015
Coding – HIT
August, 2014
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
Transcription – HIT
August, 2014
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
MLS
Fall Semester
2014
Applications Available until filled
Phlebotomy/EKG
Fall Semester
2014
Applications Available until filled
Advisory Council
Tommy Rich, NREMT-P, ICEMS Representative – ProMed AmbulanceChad Mosby, NREMT-P, ICEMS Representative – El Dorado Fire DepartmentTracy Bracy, EMT-AEMS Representative – Basic EMTAmanda Warren-Newton, NREMT-PEMS Representative – Columbia County AmbulanceShannon Shaver, NREMT-PEMS Representative – Ashley County/SouthArk EMSRandy Evans, NREMT-PIndustrial EMS Representative – ChemturaEddie Rowland, EMT-AEMS Representative – Ouachita County EMSWesley Harper, Fire ChiefFirst Responder – Norphlet Fire DepartmentKendal Wilson, RN, Flight MedicHospital Representative, Medical Center of South ArkansasTim Porter, RN, NREMT-P, Flight MedicAir Evac LifeteamJimmy Wooten, EMT-A, StudentStudent Representative, 2009 Graduating ClassChip Duboise, NREMT-P, StudentStudent Representative, 2009 Graduating ClassZack Helton, MDPhysician Representative, External
Faculty and Staff
Ken Kelley, BBA, NREMT-P, IC
EMS Programs Director
Lead Instructor
John Burdue, AAS, NREMT-P, IC
Clinical Coordinator
Adjunct Instructor
Tom Wilson, NREMT-P, IC
Adjunct Instructor
Keith Davis, MD
Program Medical Director
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