Paramedic program evaluations

All Courses listed in the Course Syllabus. Seasonal Influenza a Must be current each year or sign a flu declination form b You must have this prior to clinical rotations. All students enrolling must speak English proficiently enough to have graduated from High School or to have achieved a GED.

Note: Hours may also be divided as follows: 6 hours may be placed in the Natural Sciences and the remaining 15 hours in electives. Please refer to the university for admissions and transfer policies. Acceptance of the Course Completion Certificate you earn thru OCEMT is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals.

Advanced Placement Services At this time we do not offer Job Placement Services to candidates that have passed this program successfully. Orange County EMT has established well-respected professional relationships with many employers throughout Orange County. It is our desire to eventually become a recruiting platform for employment within these organizations. It shall be up to the prospective student to find their own housing while attending the Paramedic program. The Paramedic Program is an intense, challenging course that includes protocols that are specific to Orange County.

Any previous education in Health Science or Emergency Medicine will be beneficial to the student, however, will not count as credit earned for this course. All costs that are associated with enrollment into our program shall be between the student and their financial institution.

Dismissal Policy Failure to abide by all local and federal laws will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the program. Any student dropped for violation of any policy shall be dropped from class without a refund.

Any student found cheating will be immediately removed from class and dropped without a refund. Any student found under the influence of any intoxicant will be immediately removed from class and dropped without a refund.

Violence or threatening behavior will not be accepted in any way. This will lead to dismissal and notification to local Law Enforcement. Failure to meet objectives stated in course achievement criteria will result in dismissal from this program. Academic Probation consists of a signed document signed by both OCEMT and the student, which states the student has achieved an exam score below the minimum standard and is at risk of failing the course.

Student Attendance Policy Students shall attend all course hours unless arrangements have previously been made through the Administration. In these cases a maximum of 3 class sessions will be excused before a student is dropped from the course at the discretion of OCEMT. If placed on a Leave of Absence the student will have the option to enroll in the next course. Student Withdrawal Procedure Any student dropping the course must do so in writing by completing a Course Withdrawal form.

ALL students must meet the entrance requirements and are evaluated equally through the selection process. Non- Discrimination Policy for Faculty OCEMT will not discriminate against any faculty, employee, or prospective employee, based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, or disability. Faculty will be hired in accordance to the requirements listed in Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4 of the California Code of Regulations. Uniform and Grooming Policy 1. All students must maintain personal hygiene through all portions of the course.

Code of Ethics: 1. The Emergency Medical Technician provides services based on human need, with respect for human dignity, unrestricted by consideration of nationality, race creed, color, or status.

The Emergency Medical Technician does not use professional knowledge and skills in any enterprise detrimental to the public wellbeing. The Emergency Medical Technician respects and holds in confidence all information of a confidential nature obtained in the course of professional work unless required by law to divulge such information. The Emergency Medical Technician shall maintain professionalism and demonstrate concern for the competence of other members of the Emergency Medical Services health care team.

An Emergency Medical Technician assumes responsibility in defining and upholding standards of professional practice and education. The Emergency Medical Technician assumes responsibility for individual and professional actions and judgment in both dependent and independent emergency functions and knows and upholds the laws, which affect the practice of the Emergency Medical Technician. An Emergency Medical Technician has the responsibility to be aware of and participate in matters of legislation affecting the Emergency Medical Service System.

The Emergency Medical Technician, or groups of Emergency Medical Technicians, who advertise professional service, do so in conformity with the dignity of the profession.

The Emergency Medical Technician has an obligation to protect the public by not delegating to a person less qualified, any service that requires the professional competence of an Emergency Medical Technician. The Emergency Medical Technician will work harmoniously with and sustain confidence in Emergency Medical Technician associates, the nurses, the physicians, and other members of the Emergency Medical Services health care team. The Emergency Medical Technician refuses to participate in unethical procedures and assumes the responsibility to expose incompetence or unethical conduct of others to the appropriate authority in a proper and professional manner.

Before a graduate can obtain entry-level employment as a licensed paramedic, the graduate must complete the National Registry Certification Exam and the National Registry Practical Skills with a passing score. Once received, candidates can apply for jobs as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. Students must consistently demonstrate these attributes to successfully complete the Paramedic Program.

Scoring Criteria The affective domain is measured through 11 attributes that are worth up to 2 points each for every domain that the student displays. Students who receive an evaluation with a total score of 18 or above are considered to meet the standards of the profession and will complete the course without penalty. Affective Domain Procedure 1. Students who receive a total of 18 points or above will complete the course without deductions.

Students who are grossly negligent in one of the domains can be dropped from the program after the first evaluation. Integrity Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Consistent honesty; being able to be trusted with the property of others; can be trusted with confidential information; complete and accurate documentation of patient care and learning activities. Empathy Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Showing compassion for others; responding appropriately to the emotional response of patients and family members; demonstrating respect for others demonstrating a calm, compassionate, and helpful demeanor toward those in need; being supportive and reassuring to others.

Appearance and Personal Hygiene Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Clothing and uniform are appropriate, neat, clean and well maintained; good personal hygiene and grooming.

Self- Confidence Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Demonstrating the ability to trust personal judgment; demonstrating an awareness of strengths and limitations; exercises good personal judgment. Communications Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Speaking clearly; writing legibly; listening actively; adjusting communication strategies to various situations.

Time Management Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Consistent punctuality; completing tasks, assignments on time, being to class on time, not leaving class early, no excessive absences.

Teamwork and Diplomacy Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Placing the success of the team above self interest; not undermining the team; helping and supporting other team members; showing respect for all team members; remaining flexible and open to change; communicating with others to resolve problems.

Respect Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Being polite to others; not using derogatory or demeaning terms; behaving in a manner that brings credit to the profession. Patient Advocacy Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Not allowing personal bias to or feelings to interfere with patient care; placing the needs of patients above self interest; protecting and respecting patient confidentiality and dignity.

Careful Delivery of Service Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Mastering and refreshing skills; performing complete equipment checks; demonstrating careful and safe ambulance operations; following policies, procedures, and protocols; following orders. Orange County EMT has established a fair and equitable refund policy for the refund of tuition, fees, and other institutional charges in the event a course is canceled, a student does not enter the course in which they enrolled, or does not complete the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged.

Procedure 1. Notify Administration of your intention to drop Course through email, writing, phone, or in person. Refunds will be issued through PayPal or by check to the address listed at the time of enrollment. Refunds, when due, shall be made within 45 days of the last day of attendance if a written notification of withdrawal has been provided to OCEMT by the student, or b from the date OCEMT terminates the student from the course, or c OCEMT determines withdrawal by the student.

The refund shall be made within 45 days of the planned start date. Appropriate refunds for a student who does not begin classes shall be made within 45 days of the class start date. Refunds for Students Enrolled Prior to Visiting the Institution: Students who have not visited the school facility prior to enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three days following either attendance at a regularly scheduled orientation or following a tour of the facilities and inspection of the equipment.

See the Health and Safety Plan found in the student access section of the program website at www. If Unresolved, file a formal complaint. Orange County EMT shall maintain records of the name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of each student who is enrolled in an educational program within this institution.

Orange County EMT shall maintain, for each student granted a degree or certificate by this institution, permanent records of all of the following:. Orange County EMT shall maintain, for a period of not less than five years, at its principal place of business in this state, complete and accurate records of all of the following information:.

There was a material failure to comply with the Act or the Division within 30 days before the school closed or, if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau. An inability, after diligent efforts, to prosecute,, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act. Accredited paramedic Programs As an accredited paramedic program, our Paramedic training program provides the most thorough and comprehensive paramedic training to best prepare you for a career as a professional paramedic.

Registration starts soon. Required Course Hours. Wendy Ruggeri: Medical Doctor Email: wruggeri ocemt. You are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2.

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment if either of the following applies: a You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or b Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer, and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.

The school closed before the course of instruction was completed. Field Internship Site. Training Center. Describe the roles and responsibilities of paramedics in the health care system 2. The form provides for the signatures of both the Program Director and the Medical Director. The program may use any form it chooses. The form must also have a section or sections where the medical director attests to and ensures the competence of the graduate in all three domains: cognitive, psychomotor, and affective.

For example, academic advisement, end of semester testing, progress report listing each student, etcetera. A terminal competency form for each student must contain a dated original signature by the medical director. A stamped signature is not acceptable.

A secure electronic signature is acceptable. This is in addition to counseling for cause for poor academic performance or affective domain issues. This review must include each student as opposed to a global comment on the cohort.

The Medical Director Student Update form is one tool to facilitate and communicate the information. This tool is not mandated but can be a convenient mechanism to provide a systematic update and platform for review. For each group of graduating students, programs are required to conduct surveys of those graduates and the employers of those graduates within months after graduation using the CoAEMSP required graduate survey and employer survey items.

Of these three outcomes, retention of students tends to be the most challenging for programs. The reasons that students leave are many and varied. To assist in tracking, a Sample Student Change of Status form is available that identifies academic and non-academic reasons for attrition. This form is not required but can assist the Program in analyzing attrition and developing a plan of action.

Tracking patient encounters is an essential factor for accredited Paramedic programs. Several options are available for tracking tools, from individual program developed tools to commercially developed products.

One area that results in frequent citations is inadequate documentation of the Advisory Committee composition and activities. A CoAEMSP template was developed to guide the agenda, specify the required communities of interest, and record the discussion.

Using the template is not mandated, but it is strongly recommended. The Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Template has recently been revised to better assist programs to address all the necessary elements. In addition, an Advisory Committee Roster form is available that allows the program to detail all members, the communities of interest represented, and the agency or organization represented.

Evaluation includes a variety of tools, administered at specific points throughout the Program. Guidelines for administration, analysis, and implementation are identified. The CoAEMSP is providing samples of the tools that a program may choose to use to evaluate its courses, exams, instructors, and the program. Paramedic programs administer numerous testing tools throughout the course of study. Some are considered quizzes, others may be self-paced and are comprehensive of certain content, and others are administered by the program to provide an opportunity to assess learning and retention in a low stress situation.

A high-stakes exam determines if the student passes a course or fails.