1 EMT104 2012 ***Advisement Packet*** 2012 Emergency Medical Technician Rev. 6/6/12 Prospective EMT Student: Thank you for your interest in the EMT training program at GCC. The EMT training program includes three courses: - EMT101- Required unless currently HCP certified (see list of accepted cards). - EMT104- Required. - EMT104AB- Highly recommended. This document will explain the requirements for entering the EMT program. Please read this information carefully and contact the EMT Department at 623.845.3161 or 623.845.3205 if you have any questions. Search Online Schedule: The schedule of classes can be viewed online at www.gc.maricopa.edu. - Click on “Class Schedule” at the top of the page. - Keywords- enter EMT - Select “All Classes” - Select the semesters and colleges you are interested in searching and click on “Search”. Enrollment: Registration for the EMT program must be done in person at the Enrollment Center at GCC’s main campus, or GCC North campus. For questions about class schedules or registration, contact the Enrollment Center at 623.845.3333. You can sign up for all three classes at the same time; however, EMT101 must be completed prior to the start of EMT104. Proof of the following is required at the time of registration: 1. You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of registration or have EMT Dept. approval. 2. You must demonstrate reading competency through one of the following. Reading placement tests are offered on a walk-in basis in Testing Services from 8:15a-5:00p Monday through Thursday and 9:00a-3:00p on Friday. Contact Testing Services at 623.845.3058 with questions. a. Associate’s degree or higher b. AIMS Reading score of 720 or higher. Please bring high school transcript. c. Nelson-Denny reading score at or above 10th grade level. d. Accuplacer reading score of 74 or higher. e. Compass reading score of 83 or higher. f. Asset reading score of 42 or higher. (this test accepted, but no longer offered at GCC) 3. You must show proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). MMR vaccine within the last 10 years is accepted. Two immunizations over lifetime are accepted. Titer is accepted. 4. Proof that you are negative for active TB by skin test, or physician’s note within the last 6 months. 5. Current Healthcare Provider level CPR or concurrent enrollment in EMT101. See list of accepted CPR cards attached.2 Proof of the following is required on the first day of class: 1. Copy of Level 1 DPS fingerprint clearance card. Some alternate background checks may be accepted, contact the EMS program director for additional information. NOTE: students registered for EMT104ab do NOT need a fingerprint clearance card. 2. Copy of MMR and TB records (NOT originals!) 3. Copy of Healthcare Provider CPR card (front and back). NOTE: Do NOT submit originals of anything. Submit copies only and retain originals for your records. Background Check Requirement: Students registered for EMT104ab do NOT need a DPS fingerprint clearance card. All other EMT students must provide proof of a Level 1 DPS fingerprint clearance card on the first day of class. DPS charges $65 for the clearance card, not including the fingerprinting service. It usually takes at least 3 weeks to obtain the clearance card, so students should apply ASAP. Students may not complete a clinical rotation if denied a clearance card. It is highly recommended that students confirm their eligibility before the refund deadline for the EMT course. Step 1: Obtain DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card application. You can pick them up at the reception counter on the 2nd floor of the Public Safety Sciences building at GCC’s main campus or contact DPS at 602.223.2279. Step 2: Obtain fingerprints using the fingerprint card provided in the application packet. Below is a partial list of locations where you can be fingerprinted. Confirm their location and hours, as this information changes frequently. Step 3: Select the “Health Science Student” option on the application. Submit the application with your fingerprints to DPS. Remember to keep a copy of the application as proof of application. DPS clearance card FAQs: http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Fingerprint/ Agency for Fingerprints Fee Days/Hours Nuwest Investigations 6802 N. 47th Ave. Suite 8 Glendale, AZ 85301 623-937-9676 $9.99 Mon-Fri 10a-4p Sat. by appt only UPS Store (next to AJ’s) 20118 N. 67th Avenue Glendale, AZ 623-561-6475 $15.00 Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm Saturday 9am- 5pm UPS Store (behind Discount Tire) 7942 W. Bell Road Glendale, AZ 623-486-3000 $15.00 Mon-Fri 7:30am-8pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 11am-5pm UPS Store (Kohl’s Shopping Center) 5350 W. Bell Road Glendale, AZ 623-298-5411 $14.99 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday Noon-4pm Global Investigations & Security 7807 E. Greenway Rd #9 Scottsdale, 85260 480-443-0828 $10 Mon-Fri 9a-4:30p Arizona Livescan 2432 W. Peoria Ave. Ste 1026 in Phx 602-246-3444 Unk Unk Clinical Requirements: EMT students are required to document at least 10 patient contacts in a clinical setting prior to the completion of the EMT program. Students have several options to satisfy the clinical requirements: Option 1: EMT104AB EMT104AB is an optional course designed to help prepare students for the national certification exam and provide simulated patient contacts in the prehospital setting. EMT104AB students will be under the direct supervision of a preceptor and must submit documentation of at least 10 patient contacts and a preceptor evaluation. Students selecting this option to meet the clinical requirement do NOT need a drug screen, flu shot, or a DPS fingerprint clearance card.3 Option 2: Prehospital or Medical Practice Observation Students may schedule their own observation with a prehospital agency or medical practice facility. The EMT Dept will NOT assist students in locating or scheduling prehospital or medical practice observations. Students are permitted to observe only (no skills performed) and must meet all requirements of the agency or facility accepting them. Students must submit documentation of at least 10 patient contacts and a preceptor evaluation from a certified or licensed healthcare provider. Students selecting this option to meet the clinical requirement must meet the drug screen and immunization requirements of the agency accepting them. Option 3: Hospital Emergency Dept. Clinical Students may