INFORMATION SESSION

This information session is designed to provide you with valuable information with which to

make an informed decision to pursue a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

and/or a Paramedic.

Following the presentation, if you have further unanswered questions, feel free to contact the

Emergency Medical Services Department Program Director - Doug Paris, at 864-592-4277

or Parisd@sccsc.edu.

The primary focus of the EMT is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. EMTs function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical

oversight. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance and are a link from the scene into the emergency health care system.

A Paramedic is an allied healthprofessional whose primaryfocus is to provide advancedemergency medical care forcritical and emergent patientswho access the emergencymedical system. Paramedicspossess the complex knowledgeand skills necessary to provide

patient care and transportation and function as part of a comprehensive EMSresponse, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with thebasic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance and are a linkfrom the scene into the health care system.

Obtaining and Monitoring Vital Signs Airway Management, Oxygen Administration, Airway Devices CPR, AED Operation, ECG identification and Cardiac Monitoring Scene Assessment, Patient Assessment, Physical Examination,

Taking a Medical History Pharmacology and medication administration Treatment of Medical Emergencies: Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest,

Respiratory Distress, Altered Mental Status, Seizures, Strokes, Diabetics, Environmental, Behavioral, Poisoning/Overdose

Trauma Care to include Bleeding Control, Wound Care, Shock Management, Splinting Fractures, Immobilization of Joints, Care for Victims of Motor Vehicle Collisions, Head & Spine Injuries, IV Maintenance, Lifting and Moving Patients

Obstetrics, Childbirth, Infants and Children, Geriatrics Ambulance Operations to include Communications,

Documentation, Confined Space Access, Infection Control, HAZMAT, (Hazardous Materials), Weapons of Mass Destruction, Terrorism, Mass Casualty Incidents

EMT and Paramedic training is intense because of the volume of information and skills required.Paramedic training is also very time-consuming attending class, hospital clinical and field internship, often concurrently.The more one works, the more grades can suffer

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COMPASSIONEMTs and Paramedics should be able to provide

emotional support to patients in their care and be sympathetic to their needs as well as the needs of their

family.

ATTENTION TO DETAILEMTs and Paramedics must be detail-oriented

to ensure that patients are receiving the appropriate treatments and medications in a

timely manner, often under stressful and adverse conditions.

They must also closely monitor patients and carefully document information related to

patient care.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLSEMTs and Paramedics interact with patients

and families and are a vital part of the health care team.

They must be able to follow instructions independently and from a physician, as well as

make recommendations for prehospital resuscitative care.

PATIENCEEMTs and Paramedics may work with patients who

need special attention.

PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLSEMTs and Paramedics need strong problem-solving skills. They must evaluate patients’ symptoms, formulate and

implement treatment plans and consult with other healthcare professionals.

SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS EMTs and Paramedics must understand anatomy,

physiology, and other sciences and be able to apply basic mathematical skills to assist in diagnosis, administration of medications and advanced

monitoring of the patient’s condition.

Employment is expected togrow 35% through 2024… much faster than the average.

Growth in the middle-aged and elderly population will lead to greater demand for EMTs and Paramedics mostly in the prehospital environment.

The median annual wage of EMTs and Paramedics was $36,700 in May 2017.

EMTs and paramedics work both indoors and outdoors, in alltypes of weather. Employed on emergency (911) ambulances, in non-emergent transport services, as hospital technicians and in other allied health professions, their work is sometimes physically strenuous and can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and patients who are suffering.

EMTs and paramedics are at the highest level of potential exposure to blood, body fluids and potential infectious agents. Personal safety is paramount and is heavily emphasized.

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Rewarding careers in themselves, some EMTs and Paramedics utilize their training and knowledge to transition to alternative health care fields.

Paramedics may become EMS supervisors, operations managers, administrative directors or executive directors of Emergency Medical Services systems. Other opportunities exist to become EMS instructors, dispatchers, medical equipment sales/marketing representatives or, to further a career as a registered nurse, physician assistant, physician or other allied healthcare provider.

Apply to the College EARLY!See an Admissions Counselor for assistance. Space in EMT and Paramedic programs is limited. Selective admission criteria forms for prospective paramedic students are time-sensitive and due in the EMS Department in advance to be considered for the next cohort.

HAVE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND DRUG SCREENING PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE EMT

OR PARAMEDIC PROGRAMS.

Written documentation of up-to-date immunizations is required by all clinical affiliates

Flu vaccine is required

Harrison’s Outerwear (150 P&S Ct., Duncan, SC 29334; Phone: 864-655-5956) supplies many EMS services, fire departments, and law enforcement agencies with uniforms

View our website at https://www.sccsc.edu/paramedic/

220 East Kennedy StreetSpartanburg, SC 29302

864/592-4277

Advising, registration, and many other student servicesare available at the Evans Academic Center. Call for an appointment to visit.

SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENROLLMENT STEPS

1. APPLY TO THE COLLEGE• Online or in person.

2. REQUEST FINANCIAL AID• Complete the FAFSA form online to get the process

started.3. SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS

• Consult with an Admissions specialist for assistance.4. MEET ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Consult with an Admissions specialist regarding placement skills assessment or other options.

Visit: www.sccsc.edu/enroll-steps/ for more details.

SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENROLLMENT STEPS

5. CONFIRM ACCEPTANCE, SEE ADVISOR & REGISTER• Print and complete a Notice of Completion and have it

signed by in the Advising Office by Michelle Price or Charleton Williams

• Take the signed Notice of Completion to Carol Crowe in HSB 144 to be added to the class

6. COMPLETE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND DRUG TESTING through VERIFIED CREDENTIALS

7. OBTAIN REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS8. PURCHASE UNIFORM9. PAY TUITION AND FEES10. ATTEND CLASSES

Visit: www.sccsc.edu/enroll-steps/ for more details.

Financial Aid is available for the academic EMT and Paramedic programs. See a Financial Aid

officer for complete details. Some out-of-pocket expenses may still be

incurred.

Estimated Expenses

Emergency Medical Services Programs EstimatedExpenses **

Expense EMT Program Paramedic Programs

Tuition & Fees Refer to “Tuition and Fees” on SCC webpage

Refer to “Tuition and Fees” on SCC webpage

Criminal BackgroundInvestigation & Drug Screening

$117.80 $117.80 ) $0 if enrolling in consecutive semesters)

Liability Insurance $8 $8

Health Forms & Immunizations

Cost varies – as determined by your physician

SC CareLearning $10 $10

Books $160 $700

Supplies $18 (Pocket mask with 1-way valve and oxygen inlet)

$10 - $200 (Stethoscope – Cost varies with brand, personal preference)

Uniform (from Harrison’s Work Wear-Duncan, SC)

$250 (Shirt, EMTshoulder patch, pants, belt, boots)

$5 (Paramedic shoulderpatch (the only change)

AHA Card Fees $5 (BLS HCP) $16 (ACLS, PALS)

NAEMT Card Fee NA $15 (PHTLS)

National Registry Practical Certification Exam

$100 $300

National Registry Written Certification Exam

$80 $125** Listed costs are estimates only! This list does not include costs such as transportation, meals, uniform maintenance, etc.

All EMT and Paramedic students must be capable of meeting the Technical Standards. Shown are examples of what an EMT may be required to do in the classroom, lab and on the job! More information is provided

Thank you for your interest. We look

forward to hearing back from you soon!

Click on the link below and complete the survey to document your participation in the EMT/Paramedic Information Session.

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For further information, contact DOUG PARIS

EMS Program Director864-592-4277

ParisD@sccsc.edu