SO YOU WANT TO BE AN emt??

What is an EMT? The first level of professional pre-hospital emergency medicine who respond quickly and efficiently to ill or injured persons using specially equipped vehicles and equipment. 

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must: Application Process MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must: Be 18 years of age Meet general admission requirements for MDCC technical students. Be a high school graduate or have a satisfactory GED score. Have a minimum ACT score of 16 on the enhanced ACT (12 if taken before October 28, 1989) or applicable experience as approved. Complete MDCC application for admission or readmission

ADMISSION PROCEDURE Continued Complete MDCC application to the EMT Program (Health Sciences Application packet) found online at www.msdelta.edu/mdcc/health_sciences/emt/index.ht ml Submit a signed Background Information and a Healthcare Criminal History Background Affidavit. Students are encouraged to submit all parts of the application well in advance of the July 1 (Fall Semester) and November 1 (Spring Semester) deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed for admission.

Legal Limitations for EMT Employment According to Mississippi State Law, an individual may not be eligible for employment in a health care agency if the person has ever been convicted of a felony , or plead guilty to , or plead nolo contendere to a felony of possession or sale of drugs, murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, rape, sexual battery, sex offense listed in Section 45-33-23 (f), child abuse, arson, grand larceny, burglary, gratification of lust or aggravated assault, of felonious abuse and/or battery of a vulnerable adult.

Student Responsibilities Students who are accepted into the program must: attend an EMT orientation be aware that, in addition to regular college fees, Emergency Medical Technician students will incur expenses for such items as books, physical examination, Hepatitis B vaccination series, background check, and national licensing examination fees be responsible for their own transportation to the college campus and clinical agencies

MDCC EMT-Basic Program is based on: Accreditation MDCC EMT-Basic Program is based on: U.S. Department of Transportation EMT-Basic National Standards Curriculum Mississippi Department of Health Division of EMS Guidelines

The Class 130 hours of instruction including skills lab A minimum of 48 hours of clinical observation and participation

Upon completion of the class, you will qualify to apply with the National Registry of EMT to test for certification as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician.

Minimum Physical Requirements Exhibit physical ability sufficient to assist clients to meet health care needs in a variety of settings, including moving from room-to-room, to maneuver in small spaces, and to negotiate stairwells when  necessary. Examples: physical mobility and strength sufficient to propel wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. through doorways and close  fitting areas alone or with assistance stand, walk up to 75% of 6 to 12 hour shifts stoop, bend, squat, reach overhead as required to reach equipment and provide emergency medical care lift a minimum of 20 pounds of weight perform CPR satisfactorily and respond quickly in an emergency situation

Thank you for inquiring about the MDCC’s EMT-Basic Program. Please apply online at www.msdelta.edu. Go to Programs of Study, then Health Science Programs. For more information contact Program Director/Lead Instructor John Read at jread@msdelta.edu or Maegan Applewhite at 662-246-6503

Compliance Statement Non-Discrimination Notice: Mississippi Delta Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: The Associate VP for Institutional Effectiveness, Stauffer-Wood Administration Building, P. O. Box 668, Moorhead, MS 38761, 662-246-6558. ADA Compliance: If a student has a disability that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office of Student Disabilities Services for information on appropriate policies and procedures. Contact info: Frances Williams | Phone 662-246-6251 | Fax 662-246-8627 | Email fwilliams@msdelta.edu

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