Emergency Medical Sciences EMT-Basic

(Jefferson Davis Campus)

Fall and Spring Entry

This single course (EMT 1118 ) is an instructional program that prepares individuals to function in the pre-hospital environment. The EMT-Basic program provides instruction in basic life support care of sick and injured persons, including airway assessment, shock management, communications, documentation, general pharmacology for the basic provider, hemorrhage control, ambulance operations, and splinting of adult, pediatric and infant patients, as well as special care of patients exposed to heat, cold, radiation, hazardous materials, poisons or contagious disease.EMT 1118   consists of didactic and laboratory class time as well as, clinical training in the hospital setting and training aboard an ambulance. Completion of this course qualifies the student to be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam.

This course is prerequisite for entry to the EMT-Paramedic Training Program.
Fall Entry

Admission Procedure

• Make application and be accepted to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Application can be completed online.
• Submit copies of official transcripts of all schools attended to the Office of Admissions. All transcripts must be reviewed by the Office of Admission for determination of course credits.
• Meet all Academic Requirements (listed below) and complete any program pre-requisites or Entry Requirements.

Academic and Entry Requirements

• Age of at least 18.
• Ability to read and write.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Attend a mandatory Pre-Allied Health Orientation Session – Click here to register Pre-Allied Health Orientation Registration.
• Comply with Mississippi law requiring a Criminal Background History Check with Fingerprinting through the Mississippi Department of Health. All Nursing and Allied Health applicants are required to obtain a clear or acceptable Criminal Background Check from the MGCCC Campus Police at JD, JC, Perkinston or the George County Campus/Center. MGCCC’s Criminal Background Check Policy (including days and times) can be viewed at Criminal Background Check Updated Form-Spring 2016  
• All Nursing and Allied Health students must submit to substance testing in accordance with the Substance Testing Policy and Procedures for Associate Degree Nursing and Allied Health Programs. The Nursing and Allied Health Program’s substance testing policy can be viewed on-line at SUBSTANCE TESTING POLICY  .
• A student must be deemed physically and emotionally able to meet the requirements for the EMT- Basic program. A physical examination, immunization records and completed health form, signed by a Medical Physician, is required prior to the first scheduled clinical rotation. (Required immunizations: measles and rubella, diphtheria-tetanus (within last 10 years), chicken pox, and current TB skin test. The Hepatitis B series is recommended.)
• Adherence to additional clinical affiliation requirements may be necessary depending on clinical rotation placement. (i.e. hospital orientation, HIPAA training, CPR certification)
• Once all Academic and Entry Requirements are fulfilled, the student must complete a Nursing and Allied Health Supplemental Application for Emergency Medical Sciences EMT–Basic in Web Services.  Following acceptance of the application, the student will be enrolled in the course of their choosing. (based on availability)

 EMT Basic course – Cost List (Estimate only)

•  Tuition— $1,400.00 per semester (15-21 HRS.)
•  Tuition (part-time) $140.00 per semester hour (less than 15 hours)
•  Program Fees $300.00
•  Registration Fee $60.00 per semester (Non-refundable)
•  Technology Fee $36.00 per semester
•  Books $169.00
•  Liability Insurance $12.00
•  Uniform, Accessories $50.00
•  Pre-admission Physical Exam and Immunizations $200.00 - $300.00
•  Substance Testing $29.00 per semester
•  Pre-admission Criminal Background Check $65.00 (MGCCC Campus Police)

Cost may be subject to change