MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONTINUING EDUCATION HEALTHCARE TRAINING
Mississippi Department of Health EMT-Paramedic Refresher Blocks
NON-CREDIT TRAINING
Course Description: The purpose of the refresher course (including a final written examination and practical skills test) is to insure that all EMT-Paramedics maintain a high level of professional skill. A refresher course of 48 hours (minimum) must be taken every two (2) years after completing initial training. It will have a dual function of serving as a review and providing an opportunity for EMT-Paramedic to receive instruction in the latest approved techniques. This course will cover DOT National Standard objectives and is state approved.
This EMT-Paramedic Refresher curriculum has been divided into six (6) eight hour “Blocks” which may be offered independent of each other. The “Block” format follows the ideation that it may be difficult for the participant to be away from work for six consecutive days and enables the participant to take any “Block” at any approved program when it is convenient for the participant; thus standardizing the EMT-Paramedic Refresher regardless of where in the state it is completed.
For a participant to successfully complete the “Block” he or she must demonstrate proficiency over the knowledge and skills outlined in this refresher curriculum. This proficiency will be demonstrated by scoring a minimum of 75% on the written post-test and satisfactory completion of skills sheet with no critical failures and a minimum of 75% on all skills.
Refresher topics are organized into module blocks as follows;
Block 1: Airway/Ventilation
Block 2: Cardiovascular
Block 3: Medical
Block 4: Trauma
Block 5: Pediatrics
Block 6: Operations and Updates
Cost: $50 paid at Business Office (The MGCCC Non-Credit Refund Policy is on the Registration form).
Steps for admission into the training are listed below:
I. Application Process:
a) Complete the Non-Credit Registration form listing EMT-Paramedic Refresher as the course name and include a listed course date (or block session) of interest. When registering for multiple block sessions all dates must be clearly indicated on the registration form. (can be found on the MGCCC Community Education webpage or at the campus location).
b) Email or fax the form to the Nursing Skills Lab, Simulation and Continuing Education Manager located at the campus of your choice offering the training (a valid personal email address must be made available on the registration form).
c) Following an email from the Nursing Skills Lab, Simulation and Continuing Education Manager confirming acceptance of the date, time and location the $50 course fee must be paid at a campus business office (a valid personal email address must be made available on the registration form).
d) Enrollment will be based on a first come first serve condition following submission of the:
a. Non-credit Registration form
b. Full course payment which is made at the MGCCC campus business office.
Note: To enter the training session, the business office receipt must be made available to the Instructor.
e) Following completion of the training a certificate indicating successful achievement will be made available either electronically (sent to email) or for pick up at the office of the Nursing Skills Lab, Simulation and Continuing Education Manager
Note: MGCCC reserves the right to substitute instructors, change class schedules, and cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances.
For additional information regarding healthcare continuing education courses on Jackson County campus, Jefferson Davis campus, Perkinston campus or George County Center, please contact the Nursing Skills, Simulation and Community Education Manager:
Jackson County Campus
Cynthia Copeland, MSN, RN
Nursing Skills, Simulation and Community Education Manager
P.O. Box 100, Gautier, MS 39553
Nursing and Allied Health Building
Office Phone: 228-497-7776
Office Fax: 228-497-7676
Office #H115
mailto:Cynthia.copeland@mgccc.edu
Jefferson Davis Campus
Stephanie Roberts, MSN, RN
Nursing Skills, Simulation and Community Education Manager
2226 Switzer Road, Gulfport, MS 39556
Eula Switzer Nursing and Allied Health Building
Office Phone: 228-897-3718
Office Fax: 228-897-3918
Office #R25
mailto:Stephanie.roberts1@mgccc.edu
Perkinston Campus & George County Center
Sheilah Coomer, MSN, RN
Nursing Skills, Simulation and Community Education Manager
P.O. Box 548 Perkinston, MS 39573 – Weeks Hall (Office Location)
P.O. Box 77, Lucedale, MS 39452
Office Phone: 601-528-8921
Office Fax: 601-528-8422
Office #101
mailto:Sheilah.coomer@mgccc.edu
