Blinn College EMS Program Paramedic Academy The Paramedic Academy will begin every Fall semester and will finish with an internship in the Summer (August to August- 3 semesters). We are excited that you have shown an interest in becoming a Paramedic as it is one of the most dynamic and exciting careers in the world. Paramedic training and education is a challenging commitment and applicants are encouraged to visit the EMS Program webpage at ://www.blinn.edu/twe/ems. For more information about Paramedic careers or classes, please contact Jason Segner, Program Director @ (979) 691-2129 or email [email protected]. Admission to the Paramedic Program is COMPETITIVEPartial or incomplete applications will not be considered for admission to the Paramedic Academy. Your application file must be complete. and there are limited spots available. Regardless of your EMS employment status, affiliation with a clinical agency, or your certification level, you MUST complete the application in its ENTIRETY. Admission to Blinn College does not imply or guarantee admission to the Paramedic Program and acceptance to the Paramedic Program does not guarantee admission to Blinn College. The Program Admission Committee will consider criteria such as letters of recommendation, EMS work experience, and academic scores to select students.To be considered an applicant to the Paramedic Program, the following steps MUST be completed: 1. Students must meet Blinn College requirements for admission and any applicable placement testing. You may visit the Blinn College website at www.blinn.edu for an application to Blinn College. Acceptance into the Paramedic Program DOES NOT guarantee admission to Blinn College, or vice versa. APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO BLINN COLLEGE Unofficial copies will be accepted for the Paramedic Academy application process; however, official copies will be required by Blinn for admission to the college. SUBMIT COPIES OF ALL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS 2. MEET ALL PARAMEDIC PROGRAM PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTSAll students, unless exempt (see Texas Success Initiative exemptions), MUST take the THEA test or an approved alternative test (ACCUPLACER, ASSET, or COMPASS). Students MUST be TSI Compliant, which means successfully passing all sections (Reading, Writing, and Math) of the THEA or the alternative exam. If you do not achieve the minimum passing score, you MUST have completed the developmental sequence prior to the start of the program. Prerequisite requirements for entry into the Paramedic Program are as follows: Students who have taken the ACT, SAT, or TAKS may be exempt from the THEA or alternative exams, based on scores received. If you are currently taking the developmental sequence and will have finished it prior to the upcoming Fall semester, you may still submit an application to the Paramedic Academy. Please contact Academic Advising at (979) 209-7455 to set up an appointment with an advisor to determine developmental sequence if necessary. If you are currently taking the developmental sequence, you must provide proof that you are enrolled in the appropriate classes. Prior to being allowed to register in any paramedic class, you will be required to provide proof of successful completion of the appropriate developmental class work. 3. You have three options for A&P. COLLEGE LEVEL ANTOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1. Successfully complete at least one semester of Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 2401) or higher/equivalent college credit PRIOR to enrolling in Paramedic. If taking A&P during the summer, you must provide proof of enrollment with this application if you have not yet taken A&P. You will be required to provide proof of completing the A&P class PRIOR to being allowed to register for any paramedic classes. 2. You may co-enroll in BIOL 2401 during the first semester of the Paramedic Academy. You must make a grade of “C” or better in BIOL 2401 to continue to the second semester of Paramedic Academy. 3. You may co-enroll in VOCN 1420 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health.This course is only offered during the Fall Semester and has limited seating. Please see Jason to get information about this course. This course DOES NOT satisfy the A&P requirement for the Associates Degree; it only allows you to enroll in the Paramedic Academy. You must make a grade of “C” or higher in VOCN 1420 in order to continue to semester II of Paramedic Academy. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to the A&P requirement. College transcripts are acceptable documentation for this requirement. 4. You MUST be a Texas or National Registry certified EMT-Basic. Please submit copies of certification cards. If you have completed an accredited EMT-Basic course in Texas and are eligible for testing, you may still submit an application. If you are accepted to the program, you must provide proof of certification as an EMT-Basic within 30 calendar days of the first day of the Paramedic Academy. If you are not certified by then, you will not be allowed to continue in the program. Additionally, the student will not be eligible to participate in ANY clinical rotations until you can provide proof of certification as an EMT-Basic. For information on EMT-Basic training please contact the Program Director at (979) 691-2129 or visit our webpage at EMT BASIC CERTIFICATION http://www.blinn.edu/twe/ems . 5. You must be certified in CPR at the Healthcare Provider level or equivalent as approved by EMS Program Director. Please note that this is not a requirement to start Paramedic classes, however, you must be certified prior to doing ANY clinical rotations. The EMS Program teaches supplement CPR courses and offers information about obtaining your CPR certification. CPR CERTIFICATION Applications are accepted year round. Deadline to be considered for the upcoming academy class is the second Friday in July. Any applications received after that date will not be considered for that year, but you are encouraged to reapply the following year. Applicants will be notified by mail of their acceptance or denial within one week following the deadline for application submission for the upcoming academy class. You may mail your application to the address listed in this packet, or bring it to the EMS Program office (Room 3536). You are required to submit the results of a drug screen and criminal background check once you have been accepted into the Paramedic Academy. Positive results on either will be