PARAMEDIC PROGRAM INFORMATION ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
2014 - 2015
Thank you for your interest in the Ridgewater College/Hennepin County Medical Center Paramedic program. Please read the following information carefully and let us know if you have any questions.
Overview
The Ridgewater College/Hennepin County Medical Center Paramedic program is committed to providing the highest quality Emergency Medical Paramedic program with rigorous and comprehensive didactic instruction, extensive hands-on educational/training labs, and broad clinical experiences. In addition to maintaining the standards established by CAAHEP, our program outcomes include academic and professional standards designed to meet the expectations of Health Care Organizations and ensure that graduates are prepared to provide safe and effective patient care.
Paramedic classes are currently held Tuesday and Thursday from 6-10pm and approximately one Saturday a month from 8-4:30pm. In addition, ambulance and hospital clinicals will require approximately 600 hours scheduled at ambulance/healthcare facilities at multiple locations. Note, clinical assignments include both hours and patient contacts, and the hours required to complete the patient contacts may impact the total clinical hours.
The Ridgewater College/HCMC Paramedic program offers two program options that are designed for two distinct populations of students.
1. The AAS degree is designed for traditional students.
2. The diploma is designed for individuals with extensive EMT experiences and who meet additional admission requirements.
Ridgewater/HCMC Paramedic Training Program
Ridgewater/HCMC Paramedic Program Paramedic AAS Degree Admission Requirements
Complete the paper Paramedic application – available to print on the Paramedic page of www.ridgewater.edu
Graduate from an accredited high school or GED certification $20 Application Fee
Current driver’s license
Accuplacer assessment scores as follows:
Admission Criteria Table: Required Assessment Test Scores or Course Equivalents
ACCUPLACER Score Developmental Coursework College-Level Coursework
Reading 78 or higher on Reading Comprehension Test OR "C" or higher in English 99 or equivalent OR "C" or higher in a college-level reading course
English 86 or higher on Sentence Skills Test AND 78 on Reading Comprehension Test OR "C" or higher in ENGL 94 AND ENGL 99 OR "C" or higher in ENGL 121 or equivalent
Math 56 or higher on Elementary Algebra Test OR "C" or higher in MATH 97 or equivalent OR "C" or higher in college-level math course
Note: If you would like to take the ACCUPLACER test at Ridgewater College, please call Alicia Just in
Hutchinson or Jane Friedrich in Willmar at 1-800-722-1151 or contact any of the MNSCU two-year colleges. If you have already taken the ACCUPLACER elsewhere – please let us know.
If you have taken courses at another MNSCU college/university – please list them on your application and we can get your official transcripts. You do not need to request them. If you have college transcripts from a private or out of state college/ university – you will need to request that official copies be sent directly to the Admissions Office – Attention: Stacey Kohn
If you have any questions regarding admission please contact Sally Kerfeld, Director of Admissions at 1-800-722-1151 or [email protected]
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS – application, high school transcript/GED, application fee and any other required documentation must be mailed or FAXED to:
Stacey Kohn Ridgewater College 2 Century Avenue SE Hutchinson, MN 55350
After Application/Acceptance
In addition to the admissions requirements, completion of background study and immunizations are mandatory. Accepted students who do not fulfill these requirements will lose their space in the program.
MN Human Services Background Study is required prior to all clinical experiences. Minnesota Human Services requires any individual having contact with patients to complete a background study prior to starting clinical experiences. An individual may be disqualified from having patient contact and would not be permitted to participate in the clinical experience.
o Note, the background study is completed by the college when student enroll. Individuals with concerns or questions should discuss with the Paramedic Advisor.
Completion of the Health Information Packet which includes documentation of current immunizations for rubella, chicken pox and mumps (Hepatitis B and a Mantoux test is also required), and a physical examination.
o The Physical Examination and Health Information Packet should be completed prior to the Paramedic Orientation session. . Individuals with concerns or questions should discuss with the Paramedic Advisor.
Paramedic AAS Degree Program Course Planner
Prior to beginning courses, all previous transcripts should be evaluated for transfer credits.
Fall Semester 1 Cr Spring Semester 1 Cr
Emergency Medical Technician 1 4 BLS Internship 2 Emergency Medical Technician 2 3
General Education Courses 6 General Education Courses 10
Subtotal Credits 13 Subtotal Credits 12
Summer Term Cr Fall Semester 2 Cr Spring Semester 2 Cr
Introduction to Emergency Care 1 Pharmacology for the Paramedic 2 Ambulance Operations II 2
Anatomy & Phys for the Paramedic 2 ACLS Provider 1 Shock and Trauma 3
Ambulance Operations I 1 Cardiology 4 Special Populations 3
Airway and Patient Assessment 2 Medical Emergencies 4 Clinical II 3
Field Clinical 2 Clinical I 2 Field Internship 3
Pulmonology 1 Field Clinical II 2 PALS Provider 1
Subtotal Credits 9 Subtotal Credits 15 Subtotal Credits 15
Total Credits Required: 64 (Pending MnSCU approval)
Ridgewater College/Hennepin County Medical Center Acute Care Paramedic AAS Degree
2014-2015 Educational Plan (64 credits)
Paramedic Courses (48 Credits Required)
EMS 1116 Emergency Medical Technician 1 ... 4
EMS 1118 Emergency Medical Technician 2 ... 3
EMSP 1096 BLS Internship ... 2
EMSP 1502 Introduction to Emergency Care ... 1
EMSP 1504 Anatomy & Phys for the Paramedic ... 2
EMSP 1506 Pharmacology for the Paramedic ... 2
EMSP 1510 Ambulance Operations I ... 1
EMSP 1530 Airway and Patient Assessment ... 2
EMSP 1540 Shock and Trauma ... 3
EMSP 1552 Pulmonology ... 1
EMSP 1554 Cardiology ... 4
EMSP 1560 Medical Emergencies ... 4
EMSP 1570 Special Populations ... 3
EMSP 1580 Clinical I ... 2
EMSP 1582 Clinical II ... 3
EMSP 1590 Field Clinical ... 2
EMSP 1592 Field Clinical II ... 2
EMSP 1596 Field Internship ... 3
EMSP 1512 Ambulance Operations II ... 2
EMSP 1600 ACLS Provider ... 1
EMSP 1602 PALS Provider ... 1
General Education (16 Credits Required) Choose at least one course from the following list: ENGL 121 College Composition I ... 3
CMST 121 Intro to Communications ... 3
CMST 226 Interpersonal Communications ... 3
Choose at least one course from the following list; BIOL 108 Human Biology ... 4
BIOL 210 Human Anatomy ... 4
BIOL 211* Human Physiology ... 4
Choose at least one course from the following list: PSYC 131 Introduction to Psychology... 4
SOC 105 Introduction to Sociology ... 3
SOC 106 General Social Problems ... 3
SOC 242 Racial and Cultural Minorities ... 3
PSYC 263** Developmental Psychology ... 3 General Education Electives:
A minimum of 16 credits of general education courses are required for this degree. General education elective courses may be selected from any MNTC goal area. Elective courses should be selected with
recommendation from advisor. Notes:
*BIOL 210 and CHEM 101 or higher are prerequisites for BIOL 211 **PSYC 131 is a prerequisite for PSYC 263
Ridgewater/HCMC Paramedic Program Application
Name (Last, First, Middle) Date of Application
Name used in high school records or in other educational records and transcripts, if different from above (optional) (Last, First, Middle) _________________________________________________________________ ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Are you applying for *Paramedic Diploma Option (for current EMT only) _____or Paramedic AAS Option? _____ *If applying for the Diploma option - submission of additional information is required for approval
Which site? Hennepin County Medical Center _____ Ridgewater - Hutchinson/Willmar ______
Social Security Number ______________________________________________________________________
Current Mailing Address
(Street, Rural Route, House/Apartment Number, P.O. Box) (City, State, ZIP, County) Permanent Mailing Address
(Street, Rural Route, House/Apartment Number, P.O. Box) (City, State, ZIP, County) Home Phone______________________ Cell Phone________________________
E-mail Address________________________________________
Are you a resident of Minnesota? ___Yes ___No If yes, how long? ____Years ____Months If no, of which state are you a resident? _______________ How long? ____Years ____Months Are you a U.S. citizen? ____Yes ____No If no, do you have status as:
____Resident alien ____Refugee/asylee ____Temporary protected status ____None of these If you answered none of these, do you have or intend to apply for a visa? ____Yes ____No
What is the highest level of education for your parent(s)/guardian(s)? Please respond for the parent(s), stepparent(s), adoptive parent(s) or guardian(s) who raised you. Check only one box for each parent/guardian.
Parent/Guardian #1
____ No high school diploma ____High school diploma ____Some college
____2-year college degree/diploma ____Bachelor’s degree or higher ____Not sure/don’t know Parent/Guardian #2
____ No high school diploma ____High school diploma ____Some college
____2-year college degree/diploma ____Bachelor’s degree or higher ____Not sure/don’t know
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
What term do you intend to begin taking Paramedic courses? Summer Semester of _______ Have you attended this college/university before? ____Yes ____No
If yes, last date attended? ______________________ EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Do you have a high school diploma? ____Yes ____No
High school graduation date ________________ If no, do you have a GED? ____Yes ____ Are you currently in high school? ____Yes ____No
High school attended ________________________________________________________________________________ (City, State, Dates of Attendance, Degrees Earned)
List ALL other post-secondary institutions attended. Official transcripts from each institution attended must be sent directly to the Admissions Office of Ridgewater College. (We can electronically obtain MnSCU college transcripts) 1.___________________________________
2.___________________________________
3.___________________________________
Are you a high school student planning to take college courses under the Minnesota Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program (PSEO)? ____Yes ____No
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: The following information will help Ridgewater College evaluate student recruitment and retention policies; it will not be used as a basis for admission. Providing this information is voluntary.
Gender: ____Male ____Female
Are you Hispanic or Latino (a person of Cuban, Mexican, Chicano, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture, regardless of race)? ____Yes ____No
Race and ethnic background (select any that apply):
____American Indian or Alaska native (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North, Central or South American & who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment)
____Asian (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Indian subcontinent)
____Black or African American (A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa)
____Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands)
____White (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa)
Notice to Students Regarding Possible Impact of Criminal Records: If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on your chances to obtain federal, state, and other higher education financial aid.
SIGNATURE REQUIRED BY ALL APPLICANTS
All of the information included is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand if I am pursuing the DIPLOMA option as an experienced EMT, approval from the Ridgewater/HCMC Paramedic Operations Council is required.
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Applicant’s Signature Date
Application and all supporting documents must be mailed to: Ridgewater College
Attn: Stacey Kohn - Admissions 2 Century Avenue SW
