Pocahontas Campus
1410 Highway 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
Paragould Campus
1 Black River Drive
Paragould, AR 72450 |
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To obtain the required course load for this degree program, click on the most current degree plan above.
The EMT-Paramedic program is designed to provide students with the knowledge of extensive pre-hospital care and the skills necessary to apply that knowledge effectively.
Through classroom and laboratory exercise, clinical observations, and ambulance internships, the student is introduced to patient assessment, administration of drugs both orally and intravenously, interpretation of electrocardiograms (EKG's), perform endotracheal intubations, and use of monitors and other complex medical equipment.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will find opportunities for employment in municipal fire departments, private ambulance services, hospitals, and private industry. The program combines didactic training, clinical rotations, and a field internship. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic exam and the State of Arkansas Paramedic exam.
Individuals interested in enrolling in the program must meet the following requirements:
* be 18 years of age by the application deadline and provide a copy of birth certificate,
* meet all requirements for admission to BRTC,
* meet all requirements of the Arkansas Department of Health, Division of Emergency Services,
* provide proof of current American Heart Association, Health Care Provider, CPR certification,
* provide proof of current EMT-A certification, which must show certificate number and expiration date,
* submit three letters of recommendation,
* complete physical exam documenting good physical and mental health,
* be interviewed by the EMT-Paramedic program admissions committee.
Applicants must complete all enrollment requirements before the student selection for each class is made.
Students are required to purchase malpractice insurance before entering Clinical Rotation I and Field Internship I. This insurance is available through a group policy at BRTC.
A final grade of C or higher, is required in each course.
Students must successfully complete the Emergency Medical Technician class (EMS 2009) and pass the National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT) basic test. Students are requied to provide a copy of their EMT-basic card (State or NREMT)before enrolling in the paramedic core classes. In the event they have not received their EMT-B cards, students are required to contact the instructor for further instruction.
Clinical Observation will be scheduled in the following areas:
Emergency Department - 220 Hours
Intensive Care - 80 Hours
OB/Newborn Nursery - 20 Hours
Pediatrics - 12 Hours
Mental Health - 12 Hours
336 Hours of Paramedic ambulance internship will be scheduled in a combination of the following areas:
Hospital based ambulance service
Fire Department based ambulance service
Private based ambulance service
If the EMT-Paramedic student is a Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, certain hours of clinical requirements may be waived by the program and medical director.
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