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LaGrange Community Hospital

LaGrange County EMS

Basic-Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Course

1998 (amended 2000, 2004)

Course Rules and Regulations

  1. Purpose of the Course
    1. The purpose of this course is to provide quality education and training to prepare individuals to function as basic-advanced EMTs in the prehospital setting.
    2. This course is approved by the Public Safety Training Institute and designed to accommodate student need.
    3. The Course Coordinator is responsible for content, structure, and concerns of the course.
  1. Acceptance into the Course
    1. Acceptance into the course is not conditional upon race, gender, disability or belief. Applicants to the course should realize that lifting, physical exertion, and working in close proximity to fellow students is a part of the curriculum.
    2. EMS Education, as a division of the Emergency Services department, adopts and adheres to the policies of LaGrange Community Hospital in reference to honoring the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
    3. Applicants must provide tangible proof of the following:
    1. Birth certificate or drivers license
    2. Valid basic EMT certification
    3. Hepatitis B vaccination
    4. Tuberculosis skin test
    5. Valid CPR certification
  1. Course Structure
    1. The course is divided into two phases:
    1. Didactic (classroom)100 hours*
    2. Clinical/Internship rotations42 hours*
    1. Laboratory/phlebotomy (clinical).10 hours
    2. ER/ambulance (clinical/internship).32 hours

*Hours represent minimum requirements for the course.
    1. Both phases of the course run concurrently allowing students to perform skills immediately after learning them in the classroom.
    2. The didactic phase of the course is divided into six segments called "modules." Each module focuses on a general topic, as follows:
    1. Pre-Hospital Environment9.5 hours
    2. Hypoperfusion/IV Therapy30.5 hours
    3. Patient Assessment..19.5 hours
    4. Airway and Ventilation.16.0 hours
    5. Defibrillation..15.0 hours
    6. Infants and Children.7.0 hours
    1. Didactic sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 1800 hrs until dismissed. Two Saturday class sessions are scheduled. Make-up sessions or extra instruction, as needed, will be spontaneously scheduled throughout the course (the Course Coordinator reserves the right).
    2. Clinical/Internship rotations will be scheduled by the Course Coordinator based on availability indicated by the student. An effort will be made by the Course Coordinator to schedule the hours in a manner convenient for both the clinical/internship area and the student. If a conflict should arise, the availability of the clinical/internship area will take precedence over the students convenience. All clinical rotations will be scheduled at LaGrange Community Hospital. All internship rotations will be scheduled at LaGrange County EMS.
    3. In addition to the minimum required clinical/internship hours, a minimum number of skills must also be achieved. This number represents SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION of the skill, not attempts. Failure to achieve these minimums may require additional clinical/internship hours:
    1. phlebotomy..10
    2. intravenous cannulation.12
    3. identification of ECG rhythm.6
    1. Clinical/internship hours will not be accepted unless properly documented and countersigned by the precepting staff. Clinical/internship report forms will be turned in to the Course Coordinator at the beginning of classroom sessions. Hours not recorded on the report forms and turned in may not be accepted.
  1. Course Tuition
    1. Basic-Advanced EMT course tuition is $400.00 for all students who are not employed by LaGrange County EMS. Tuition is due by the first class session. The tuition fee includes the following:
    1. Base tuition
    2. Required textbooks
    3. All handouts
    4. Lab supplies and equipment
    1. The tuition fee DOES NOT INCLUDE the following:
    1. Clinical/internship uniform shirt
    2. Any required vaccinations or medical tests
    1. Once paid, there will be no refund of tuition fees for any reason.
    2. Financial arrangements are the responsibility of the student. Individual students must insure that payment is made when due, regardless whether they are paying, their provider is paying, or some other source.
  1. Pass/Fail Criteria
    1. Successful completion of the course is dependent upon meeting course objectives supplied at every class session. Adequate knowledge/mastery is measured using written evaluations and practical skill evaluations. In addition, minimum clinical/internship hours and successful performance of skills is required for successful completion.
    2. Each module represents a pass/fail point in the course. To successfully pass a module, the student must achieve a minimum module score of 80%. This score is calculated in the following manner:
    1. Module examination.75%
    2. Quiz score average15%
    3. Assigned homework projects10%
    1. If a student achieves a module score of 75-79%, he/she will be eligible for a module retest. The retest will be a 100 question, multiple-choice evaluation. The retest score will stand alone as the new module score. Quiz and homework scores will not be considered. Retests will be administered within one week of the original module evaluation. The student may continue to attend class during the one-week period.
    2. If a student achieves a module score of less than 75%, or scores less than 80% on a module retest, he/she will be dismissed from the course. The student will be listed as "failed" form the course and all fees will be forfeit.
    3. Upon successful completion of all modules, the student will be eligible to take the course final written evaluation. This evaluation is cumulative and will contain multiple choice and scenario-based questions, as well as static rhythm interpretations. Course retest policy applies to the final evaluation also.
  1. Attendance Requirements
    1. All students are expected to attend all class sessions and clinical/internship rotations.
    2. Each student will be allowed one excused absence per module from either a class session or a clinical/internship rotation. An excused absence is defined as illness, emergency or other unforeseeable event deemed acceptable by the Course Coordinator. Excused absences must be reported prior to, or within one hour after, the missed session to the Course Coordinator or the on-duty crew of LaGrange County EMS. Students will be required to make up any work or hours missed. The Course Coordinator in extenuating circumstances may waive this rule.
    1. Due to the nature of classroom structuring of this course, absences are discouraged.
    1. Unexcused absences are not allowed. Unexcused absences are defined as any absence, which does not meet the criteria of VI. B above. Unexcused absences will result in the student being placed on probation, as defined elsewhere in these rules.
    2. Tardiness is disruptive to the educational setting; therefore, it is discouraged. The Course Coordinator reserves the right to reprimand excessive tardiness.
  1. Course Behavior
    1. All students are expected to conduct themselves, at all times, in a professional manner, mindful of their contact with classmates, patients and the community.
    2. Smoking is not allowed in LaGrange Community Hospital or the Allred Miller Stewart Education Center. Violation of this policy will result in corrective action. Designated smoking areas are available for use.
    3. Use of alcohol or being under the influence of alcohol during participation in any phase of this course is prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in immediate dismissal from the course.
    4. Illegal use of controlled substances while involved in any phase of the course will result in immediate dismissal from the course. Any student using controlled substances under the prescription of a licensed physician must present a statement from the physician to the Course Coordinator.
    5. If a student is involved in any event to a patient which is deemed suspicious by the administration of LaGrange Community Hospital, they may be requested to participate in a drug screen. As a student enrolled in this program sponsored by LaGrange Community Hospital, they will be expected to comply. Failure to comply will result in immediate dismissal from the course.
    6. Loud or abusive behavior during involvement in any phase of this course will not be tolerated.
    7. Disrespect or insubordination to physicians, nurses, paramedic preceptors, classroom instructors, or fellow students will not be tolerated. Any action, which may be construed as sexual harassment, or any activity, which might be interpreted as disrespectful in regard to race, religion, or creed, will not be tolerated.
    8. Students are expected to do their own work. Cheating does not allow a student to learn the material as required, and therefore does not allow a student to achieve the necessary criteria to function in the prehospital setting. Any student caught cheating on a quiz or evaluation, or turning in work done by someone else, will be dismissed from the course.
    9. While involved in ANY phase of this course, students will respect patients rights and confidentiality whether the patient is living or deceased. Discussion of facts or details regarding a specific patient outside of the hospital staff assigned to that patient, or outside the confines of the classroom, will not be tolerated. Any student who breaches a patients confidentiality will be immediately dismissed from the course.
  1. Dress Code
    1. While involved in the didactic phase of the course, students may dress casually. All clothing must be neat and clean, and inoffensive in nature.
    2. While in clinical/internship areas, students will wear the following:
    1. EMS Education student shirt, or uniform shirt approved by the Course Coordinator
    2. Navy blue or black slacks, "cargo" pants are acceptable
    3. Dark socks
    4. Dark, preferably black, shoes or boots
    1. During internship rotations, students will provide outer garments suitable for the weather.
    2. Students will ALWAYS exercise personal protection when involved in clinical/internship phases of the course. Gloves will be worn for any procedure, goggles for any situation in danger of splash, and gowns when appropriate.
    3. Students will exercise good personal hygiene. Hair will be kept trimmed and clean. Long hair will be pulled back or styled up during clinical/internship rotations. Fingernails will be kept trimmed and clean at all times. Students should bathe regularly for their own, and the patients, protection.
  1. Corrective Action
    1. Corrective action is defined as any action needed to modify the behavior of a student. Such action as described below may be necessary in situations where these rules and regulations have been violated.
    2. Initial violation of any of these rules and regulations results in the Course Coordinator meeting with the student to discuss the situation. A memo of record will be placed in the students file. The Course Coordinator will discuss with the student the nature of the violation, and suggest corrective behavior.
    3. Secondary violation of any of these rules and regulations results in the Course Coordinator meeting with the student to discuss the situation. At this meeting, the student will receive a letter outlining the violation, and informing them of their probationary status. The letter will specify a time period for the probation, not to exceed thirty days. During this probation, any violation of these rules and regulations will result in immediate dismissal from the course. A copy of this letter will be placed in the students file, and a copy forwarded to the Course Medical Director.
    4. Tertiary violation, outside of probationary status, results in the Course Coordinator meeting with the student to discuss the situation. The student will be placed on probationary status for the remainder of the course.
  1. Grievance Procedure
    1. Once corrective action has been initiated, the student may feel the action is unwarranted. A procedure exists for the student to protest the action.
    2. The student must submit a written statement of reasons protesting the corrective action to the Course Coordinator within 48 hours of the notification of corrective action. The Course Coordinator will respond, in writing, to the students grievance within five days.
    3. If the student is not satisfied with the response from the Course Coordinator, the student may submit their grievance in writing within 48 hours to the Course Medical Director. The Medical Director will respond, in writing, to the students grievance within ten days. If the student is not satisfied with the Medical Directors response, he/she may request a meeting of the Grievance Committee. This committee will consist of the Director of Emergency Services, the Chief Operations Officer, and the Course Medical Director. The committee may conduct interviews, review student records, and investigate the situation.
    1. The committees decision is final. The committee will determine the committees procedures for this effort at the time they are convened. Their possible actions will be limited to the following:
    1. Complete dismissal from the course, with the rank of "fail"
    2. Reinstatement in the course on probation, which is to be defined
    3. Full reinstatement with all evidence of the action removed from the students record
  1. Amending/Deleting of Rules and Regulations
    1. Due to the possibility of a need to alter, delete, or add rules and regulations in the duration of a course, these rules may be changed as appropriate.
    2. In the event it is necessary to alter, delete, or add to these rules, each student will be supplied with a copy of the alteration 24 hours before it becomes effective. This does not include rule changes at the state level.
    3. All rule changes will be made in writing. Verbal changes are not recognized.