2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

Emergency Medical Technology Intermediate
Certificate of Proficiency
Required Courses: EMER 1116 and EMER 1124
The EMT-Intermediate program is a continuum study of 75 clock hours and 40
clinical hours in Emergency Medical Pre-hospital Care. It follows the national
standard curriculum set forth by the Department of Transportation. Instruction
includes standard of care, legal/ethical issues, and pre-hospital procedures &
techniques performed during emergencies. Upon successful completion, the EMT-
Intermediate 85 candidate will meet the requirements to challenge the National
Registry EMT-Intermediate 85 examination. Successful completion of the program
prepares individuals for employment as an EMT-Intermediate.
Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Program
Technical Certificate
The Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic program prepares students to
perform advanced emergency medical procedures in the pre-hospital setting. It
follows the national standard curriculum set forth by the Department of Transportation.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student is granted a
technical certificate and is eligible to apply to take the National Registry EMT-
Paramedic Examination.
The following are prerequisites for the Paramedic Program:
1. Participant must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
2. Participant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Participant must have successfully completed the UAM College of
Technology, McGehee enrollment requirements.
4. Completion of the following courses:
BIOL 2233 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2291 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
BIOL 2243 Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
5. Current CPR Certification card, Level C
6. Physical Exam (with form completed).
7. Skin test or chest x-ray
8. VDRL verification
9. Hepatitis B Series or Signature on UAM College of Technology-McGehee
waiver claim form.
NOTE: Because of the nature of the program, enrollment times may vary and
class sizes are limited; completion of prerequisites does not necessarily indicate
Emergency Medical Technology program admittance.
Major Requirements: 40 semester hours
EMER 1117 Paramedic I
EMER 1124 Paramedic Clinical I
EMER 2217 Paramedic II
EMER 2224 Paramedic Clinical II
EMER 2237 Paramedic III
EMER 2244 Paramedic Internship I
EMER 2317 Paramedic IV
EMER 2323 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
EMER 2334 Paramedic Internship II
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