Emergency Medical Sciences Paramedic

(Jefferson Davis Campus)

Fall Entry

Paramedics are advanced-level providers of emergency care who are trained to care for patients in the field and while transporting patients to the hospital. They manage many emergencies including cardiac, respiratory, and trauma events. Paramedics conduct more extensive patient care than EMTs. They are licensed to administer medication, perform and interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs), perform endotracheal intubations, and use other complex biomedical equipment.

This program is designed to prepare qualified* Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to become professional healthcare providers at the Paramedic level. Paramedic students successfully completing the program are eligible to write the National Registry Examination for Paramedic.

The curriculum meets the requirements of local, state, and national accrediting agencies. The program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS professions (CoAEMSP) 8301 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 111-312 Rowlett, Texas 75088.

*for those students who are interested in the Paramedic program but are not yet qualified at the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) level, please contact your campus counselors or the Paramedic Program Director for advisement on how to qualify and enroll in the EMT-Basic course; EMT 1118 .

Program Goals

Operation of the EMS Paramedic Training Program is centered on two identified goals:

1. To prepare students as competent entry-level paramedics.
2. To meet the employment needs of the health care community in the MGCCC district and surrounding areas for paramedics.

To accomplish these goals, MGCCC provides the didactic, clinical, and field internship experience for qualified EMS Paramedic students to achieve national and state certification as an EMS Paramedic and perform to the expectations of the local health care system for entry-level paramedics.

Admission Procedure

1. Make application and be accepted to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Application can be completed online.
2. 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.
3. Meet all Academic Requirements (listed below) and complete any program pre-requisites or Entry Requirements.
4. After successful completion of all academic and entry requirements, the student may submit an Allied Health Application for Program Admission beginning April 15^th of each year. Please meet with a counselor on the Jefferson Davis Campus to submit and complete your Paramedic Program Application Packet.

MGCCC NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAM APPLICATION 

EMS PARAMEDIC ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST 

Application deadline for Fall Entry programs is July 1^st. All test scores, transcripts and required documentation must be received by this date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Late applications may be considered depending upon the availability of program openings.

Academic and Entry Requirements

• Achieve a minimum ACT Reading sub-score of 16 (or COMPASS equivalent = 74 Reading)
• Complete prerequisite course BIO 2514 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 
• Must be a National registered EMT; students must obtain state EMT certification after admission into the program if not held previously.
• Register for and complete the EMT-Basic Review Exam; EMT BASIC REVIEW REGISTRATION INFORMATION  .
• Attend a Mandatory Pre-Allied Health Orientation Session - To register for a Pre-Allied Health Orientation session, visit the Online Appointment Scheduler (Appointment Quest) at http://www.appointmentquest.com/scheduler/2070047424/login. You will be required to create an account before registering which can be accomplished by selecting the “Enrollment” tab and filling in the form. Once an account has been created, you will be able to register for one of the listed Pre-Allied Health Orientation sessions. PLEASE USE YOUR STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN YOU REGISTER WITH APPOINTMENTQUEST! You will receive an email confirming that you have registered in the system. IF YOU DO NOT GET AN EMAIL CONFIRMING YOUR APPOINTMENT, please log in to the system again and make sure you have entered your email address correctly PRE-NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH ORIENTATION FLYER  .
• 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 WITH FINGER PRINTING SCHEDULE 

Selection Process

Program openings are filled based on Selective Admission; applicants are ranked based on their individual achievement test scores and prior college course work. Student ranking for entry into the EMS Paramedic program is based on a point system. Students are awarded points for their required ACT Reading sub-score (or COMPASS equivalent), their EMT-Basic Review Exam score and given points for successful completion of BIO 2514  (prerequisite) and BIO 2524  based on their achieved grades. Bonus points will also be awarded for successful completion of any other college credit courses which could be used to complete degree requirements for the AAS option. Program enrollment is a floating number which can fluctuate each year based on availability of clinical rotation slots. Students who are selected are also held to the following program policies.

EMS Paramedic Program Policies

• 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 EMS Paramedic program. A physical examination, immunization records and completed health form, signed by a Medical Physician, is required prior to the first meeting of the program. (Required immunizations: measles and rubella, diphtheria-tetanus (within last 10 years), chicken pox, and current TB skin test. The Hepatitis B series is recommended.)
• Upon admission to the Paramedic Program, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA on the required courses and complete each course with a C or better.
• Adherence to additional clinical affiliation requirements may be necessary depending on clinical rotation placement. (i.e. hospital orientation, HIPAA training, CPR certification)

EMS Paramedic program – Cost List (Estimate only)

•  Tuition - $1,150.00 per semester (12-18 hrs)
•  Program Fees $120.00 - $180.00 per semester
•  Registration Fee $50.00 per semester (Non-refundable)
•  Technology Fee $36.00 per semester
•  Books $250.00-$400.00 (Non-refundable)
•  Liability Insurance $11.00-$12.00 per semester (Non-refundable)
•  Uniform, Accessories $125.00
•  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)
•  FISDAP Software Fees $70

Cost may be subject to change