Porterville College EMT-Basic Program STUDENT HANDBOOK...education to our course participants,...
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Updated: June 2015 Porterville College EMT-Basic Program STUDENT HANDBOOK
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Updated: June 2015
Porterville College
EMT-Basic Program
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Purpose of Student Handbook
This handbook is designed to serve as an information guide to assist in the orientation of new
students and to clarify policies and procedures for all EMT students as necessary. It is expected
that all EMT students will be familiar with the following information.
APPROVED BY:
Kim Behrens MSN, RN, EMT Program Director
Manuel Santoyo, EMT-P, Principal Instructor
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY ...................................................................................................................................... 1 PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 PROGRAM GOAL ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 PHILOSOPHY OF THE TEACHING - LEARNING PROCESS .................................................................................................... 1 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES ........................................................................................................................................ 2 CLINICAL COMPETENCIES ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 SCOPE OF PRACTICE ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................................... 4
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT .................................................................................................................................. 6 STUDENT CONDUCT ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 ACADEMIC HONESTY .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 CONFIDENTIALITY ................................................................................................................................................................... 7 UNACCEPTABLE CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR ............................................................................................................................ 7 STANDARDS OF STUDENT CLINICAL CONDUCT .................................................................................................................. 7 USE OF DRUGS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE ..................................................................................................................................... 8 DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING ................................................................................................................................................ 8 STUDENTS IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL, SUBSTANCE USE AND/OR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL ILLNESS ......................... 9
Procedures to be Observed in the Lecture and Laboratory Areas for Students Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Procedures to be Observed in the Lecture and Laboratory Areas for Students Impaired by Emotional or Mental Illness ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Procedures for Further Action ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Referral of Impaired Students to Appropriate Agencies .................................................................................... 10 Informing Students of Policies Related to Alcohol, Drug Use and Emotional or Mental Illness ...... 10
CONFLICT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 SEXUAL HARASSMENT .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 STUDENTS’ RIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................................... 10 STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY ............................................................................................................................................ 11 STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................... 11
Informal Student Complaint Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 11 Formal Student Complaint Procedure ........................................................................................................................ 11
Level I ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Level II .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Level III ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
ATTENDANCE POLICY ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 Didactic Absence/Lateness Procedure........................................................................................................................ 14 Doctor's Release .................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Punctuality ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE ..................................................................................... 15 UNIFORMS & DRESS CODE .................................................................................................................................................. 15 IDENTIFICATION BADGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 DRESS CODE DURING FIELD OSERVATIOIN ..................................................................................................................... 16 GROOMING.............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 JEWELRY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16 TATTOOS/BODY ART ........................................................................................................................................................... 16 MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
CLINICAL LABORATORY ROTATION GUIDELINES ................................................................................... 16 SKILLS LAB ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 CLINICAL ROTATION SITES .................................................................................................................................................. 17 MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17 LIMITATION OF STUDENT ACTIVITY IN THE CLINICAL ROTATION ............................................................................... 17
Transportation....................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Cell Phone Use/Student Visitors..................................................................................................................................... 17 Laptop Computers ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
STUDENT ORIENTATION TO HEALTHCARE FACILITY ..................................................................................................... 17
ACADEMIC STANDARDS.................................................................................................................................... 19 GRADING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 DIDACTIC SKILLS LAB........................................................................................................................................................... 19 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 CLINICAL EVALUATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 INSTRUCTORS' COURSE POLICIES ....................................................................................................................................... 19 STUDENT ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 19
RISK MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 20 HEALTHCARE FACILITY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 20 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (FORMERLY CPR) .......................................................................................................................... 20 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING ................................................................................................................................ 20 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Physical Examination ......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Functional Abilities .............................................................................................................................................................. 21 TB Screening ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Drug/Alcohol Screen ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
MALPRACTICE INSURANCE .................................................................................................................................................. 21 ACCIDENT INSURANCE ......................................................................................................................................................... 22 ACCIDENTS/INJURIES/EXPOSURES - REPORTING ........................................................................................................... 22 OCCURRENCE REPORTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 CLIENTS WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ....................................................................................................................... 22 PROGRAM COSTS ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
STUDENT AGREEMENT/SIGNATURE STATEMENT ................................................................................. 23
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PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
Preface The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program consists of 160 hours, which includes 24
hours of emergency room/ambulance experience. The program provides the student with
foundational skills, knowledge and assessment techniques to care for an ill or injured person in
the pre-hospital setting, as part of a mobile emergency team. The program follows state
regulations as well as the United States Department of Transportation’s Emergency Medical
Technician-Basic National Standard Curriculum (DOT HS 808 149) and successful completion
of the program leads to eligibility to take the National Registry examination for certification as
an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. Successful completion of the National Registry
examination enables the student to become certified through the State of California Emergency
Medical Services Authority, as well as the local EMS department.
Mission Statement The primary mission of the Porterville College EMT-B Program is to improve and advance the
health and welfare of Tulare County by providing quality emergency services training and
education to our course participants, business and industry, and service providers.
Program Goal
The goal of the Porterville College EMT-B Program is to prepare students to perform as
competent, entry-level EMT-Basic.
Philosophy of the Teaching - Learning Process The EMT Program believes that community college students vary widely with respect to their
ethnic and cultural background, life experiences, learning styles and maturity. The college
setting provides the opportunity for students and faculty to participate in cultural, intellectual and
social activities, which foster the continued self-growth of the individual. The EMT Program
believes in self-growth, including ongoing self-assessment and evaluation.
We believe that technological and social advances in the healthcare field create the ongoing need
for adapting emergency medical technology education to meet the changing needs of society.
We provide learning experiences in settings, which assist the student to adapt to changing health
needs.
We believe that education in an active process of imparting knowledge and assisting in the
facilitation of student learning. The faculty utilizes a systematic problem-solving approach that
builds in previously learned knowledge and experience. We believe that teaching is an ongoing
process and an interaction between the instructor and the student. The faculty selects strategies,
organizes content, arranges experiences and facilitates learning, taking into consideration cultural
factors, ethnic background and individual learning styles of students.
Learning is the process by which one gains new insight, understanding and ability through
reinforcement, practice and experience. We believe that adult students perceive learning
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experiences as meaningful when instruction is directed toward pertinent, applicable goals.
Effective learning is measured by identifiable changes in the individual.
We believe that through the consistent application of the teaching-learning process in the
educational environment, and with support services to assist them, our students will, upon
completion of the program, have mastered all of the necessary competencies to practice as an
EMT.
Program Learning Outcomes The mission and philosophy of the program can be fulfilled through program outcomes. Since
emergency medicine is a practice discipline, the outcomes reflect what the student will be able to
do. At the completion of the program, the EMT student will:
Describe and demonstrate the proper patient assessment procedure for medical
emergencies, trauma emergencies, airway management, breathing, and circulation
interventions.
Describe and explain the pathophysiology of common diseases in the pre-hospital setting.
Describe the role and identify the responsibilities of the EMT-Basic
Pass the National Registry Examination for certification as an EMt-Basic.
Clinical Competencies At the completion of the program, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to safely administer medications.
Demonstrate the ability to safely perform oral pharyngeal/nasal pharyngeal airways.
Demonstrate the ability to safely gain venous access in all age group patients.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively ventilate unintubated patients of all age groups.
Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment on pediatric patients.
Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment on adult patients.
Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment on geriatric patients.
Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment on obstetric patients.
Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment on trauma patients.
Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment on psychiatric patients.
Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment, formulate and
implement a treatment plan for patients with chest pain.
Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment, formulate and
implement a treatment plan for patients with dyspnea/respiratory distress.
Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment, formulate and
implement a treatment plan for patients with syncope.
Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment, formulate and
implement a treatment plan with abdominal complaints.
Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment, formulate and
implement a treatment plan for patients with altered mental status.
Demonstrate the ability to serve as a team leader in variety of pre-hospital emergencies.
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Scope of Practice California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, Section 100063
a. During training, while at the scene of an emergency, during transport of the sick or
injured, or during interfaculty transfer, a supervised EMT student or certified EMT is
authorized to do any of the following:
1. Evaluate the ill and injured.
2. Render basic life support, rescue and emergency medical care to patients.
3. Obtain diagnostic signs to include, but not be limited to, the assessment of
temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, level of
consciousness, and pupil status.
4. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of mechanical
adjuncts to basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
5. Administer oxygen.
6. Use the following adjunctive airway breathing aids:
A. Oropharyngeal airway;
B. Nasopharyngeal airway;
C. Suction devices;
D. Basic oxygen delivery devices for supplemental oxygen therapy
including, but not limited to, humidifiers, partial rebreathers, and
venture masks; and
E. Manual and mechanical ventilating devices designed for prehospital
use including continuous positive airway pressure.
7. Use various types of stretchers and body immobilization devices.
8. Provide initial prehospital emergency care of trauma, including, but not
limited to:
A. Bleeding control through the application of tourniquets;
B. Use of hemostatic dressings from a list approved by the Authority;
C. Spinal immobilization;
D. Seated spinal immobilization;
E. Extremity splinting; and
F. Traction splinting.
9. Administer over the counter medications when approved by the medical
director of the LEMSA, including, but not limited to:
A. Oral glucose or sugar solutions; and
B. Aspirin.
10. Extricate entrapped persons.
11. Perform field triage.
12. Transport patients.
13. Mechanical patient restraint.
14. Set up for ALS procedures, under the direction of an Advanced EMT or
Paramedic.
15. Perform automated external defibrillation when authorized by an EMT AED
service provider.
16. Assist patients with the administration of physician-prescribed devices,
including, but not limited to, patient-operated medication pumps, sublingual
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nitroglycerin, and self-administered emergency medications, including
epinephrine devices.
b. In addition to the activities authorized by subdivision (a) of this section, the medical
director of the LEMSA may also establish policies and procedures to allow a certified
EMT or a supervised EMT student in the prehospital setting and/or during
interfacility transport to:
1. Monitor intravenous lines delivering glucose solutions or isotonic balanced
salt solutions including Ringer's lactate for volume replacement.
2. Monitor, maintain and adjust, if necessary in order to maintain a preset rate of
flow and turn off the flow of intravenous fluid.
3. Transfer a patient, who is deemed appropriate for transfer by the transferring
physician, and who has nasogastric (NG) tubes, gastrostomy tubes, heparin
locks, foley catheters, tracheotomy tubes and/or indwelling vascular access
lines, excluding arterial lines; and
4. Monitor preexisting vascular access devices and intravenous lines delivering
fluids with additional medications pre-approved by the Director of the EMS
Authority.
Course Goals and Objectives Knowledge, attitudes, and skills to be attained as a result of completing this course. Objectives
must also embody critical thinking skills at appropriate levels:
Goal 1: Students will understand the role and responsibilities of the EMT.
Objective a: Describe federal laws, state statues, and local ordinances
pertaining to emergency medical technician personnel.
Goal 2: The student will understand basic human anatomy and physiology needed to
perform patient assessment.
Objective a: List basic parts of the human body.
Objective b: Define required techniques for completing a total patient
assessment and identify and record diagnosis signs and
their normal state.
Goal 3: The student will understand basic knowledge of cardiac and respiratory
emergencies and ability to provide emergency care.
Objective a: List five components of the respiratory system and the
functions of each.
Objective b: Define on a mannequin designed for cardio-pulmonary
resuscitation, the American Heart Association's method of
clearing an obstructed airway in the following situations:
Conscious adult
Adult who becomes unconscious
Unconscious adult
Conscious infant
Unconscious infant
Cardiac arrest
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Goal 4: Students will understand various methods used to manage wounds and control
bleeding and shock.
Objective a: Describe key technical methods to control external
bleeding by use of direct pressure, elevation and pressure
points.
Objective b: Describe shock and management techniques for each.
Goal 5: The student will understand the practical application of an AED device.
Objective a: Given the Automatic External Defibulating Device and a
manikin, the student will be able to understand the
indications for AED use.
Objective b: Student will be able to apply and utilize the AED
appropriately.
Goal 6: Students will understand the basic knowledge and methods needed to manage
injuries and illnesses of the nervous system.
Objective a: List the functions of the nervous system.
Goal 7: The student will understand basic knowledge and methods to manage injuries of
the abdomen, genitalia and musculosketal areas.
Objective a: Describe proper assessment and care of patient with
abdominal injury.
Objective b: Define proper assessment and care of patient with
musculoskeletal injury.
Objective c: Define emergency care of injuries to external genitalia.
Goal 8: The student will understand methods of lifting and moving patients.
Objective a: Demonstrate an ability to lift and move patients and
techniques for simple extrication.
Goal 9: Students will understand proper management of various medical emergencies.
Objective a: Analyze treatment techniques for diabetes and
communicable diseases.
Objective b: Describe proper management of various environmental
emergencies.
Goal 10: The student will understand obstetrical/gynecological emergencies and the ability
to manage patients.
Objective a: Describe various techniques of emergency childbirth.
Objective b: Define emergency care for patients with special problems.
Goal 11: The student will understand how to perform various emergency medical care
skills required for complete patient assessment.
Objective a: Describe all the appropriate skills used to provide adequate
emergency medical care.
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STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Student Conduct Students should conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner at all times. Refer to
the Porterville College Student Handbook and the college catalog for policies.
Since public education is furnished by the people, it is a privilege. The Board of Trustees of the
Kern Community College District, in support of public education and the exercise of general
supervision of the campuses, require that student conduct must reflect the standards of
appropriate behavior as defined in pursuant sections. (Education Code Section 76037)
Students shall respect constituted authority. This shall include conformance to Federal and State
laws, Board regulations, College regulations, and applicable provisions of civil law.
Accountability is expected from all EMT Program students and student privileges may be
revoked if that accountability is not demonstrated.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the educational
purposes of the college. Student conduct should reflect consideration for the rights of others, and
students are expected to cooperate with all members of the college community. Please refer to
the Kern Community College District Board Policy Manual, Procedure Section 4F8 and the
Porterville College Student Handbook for more information.
Academic Honesty It is the belief of the Porterville College Health Careers Programs faculty that academic honesty
translates to personal and professional integrity in the clinical setting. We, in health care
professions, are held to the highest level of integrity due to the special circumstances associated
with the care of the client in our charge. Either it has been demonstrated that those who seek to
gain advantage through questionable means, in theory or clinical courses, compromise the safety
of their client. They also place their instructors who manage the care of the client in the clinical
setting and the hospital or health care facility at risk. Academic dishonesty ultimately results in
lack of trust and creates turbulence in the teaching environment. It is the consensus of the
faculty that those who are proven to be dishonest or have compromised client safety will be
given the minimum of a fail grade for the assignment. Students may seek due process through
the student grievance process.
Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by Porterville College. Cheating,
plagiarism, and collusion in dishonest activities erode the college’s educational and social role in
the community. Academic dishonesty in the EMT Program may include, but is not limited to:
Any student not following the requirements and guidelines of the EMT Handbook, course
syllabi, and instructors’ directions.
Actions that circumvent the rules and regulations established by the Porterville College
Health Careers Division, affiliated hospitals/ambulance providers, course syllabi, and
instructors’ directions constitute acts of dishonesty.
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Confidentiality It is policy of the Porterville College Paramedic Program to maintain all aspects of
confidentiality. Students are accountable for being aware of the legal implications in respecting
the rights of others, especially the right to privacy. The following guidelines are strictly adhered
to as per HIPAA:
Confidentiality of client information must never be violated.
Client personal, family, or health related information may not be removed from the
healthcare setting.
Any written assignments must not have any client identifying information on them, and
are to be treated with confidentiality, i.e., do not share any of the information or
paperwork with others.
Client records or information may not be copied in any format.
Therefore, all students who have access to confidential information are prohibited from
disclosing such information in any unauthorized manner.
All students are to sign a Confidentiality Agreement indicating agreement to adhere to the
aforementioned guidelines each semester. The Confidentiality Agreement can be found on-line
at https://www.portervillecollege.edu/sites/portervillecollege.edu/files/Confidentiality.pdf.
Unacceptable Classroom Behavior Unacceptable classroom behavior/conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Interference with the learning of others
Excessive tardiness
Interruptions by excessively talking during class
Intimidation of students and/or faculty (angry, hostile or violent behavior)
Inappropriate non-verbal behavior
Inappropriate/provocative dress/appearance
Use of cell phones or other electronic devices during class time
Dishonesty
Sexual harassment
Use of vulgar/obscene language
Any other behavior deemed by the faculty as unacceptable and which interferes with the
learning or safety of others, including those behaviors and activities listed in the
Porterville College Student Handbook
Standards of Student Clinical Conduct
A student involved in an adverse occurrence, which causes or has the potential of causing serious
harm to another (client, staff, visitor, other student, etcetera) may be dismissed from the
program. Such an event will be documented on a “Conference and/or Probation Form.” The
instructor will notify the program director as soon as possible after the event. The student will
then meet with the instructor and/or program director/department chair to discuss the behavior
and the conditions, which the student must meet (i.e. no further incidents of unacceptable
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behavior) to avoid dismissal from the program. The student will be given a copy of the report
listing the specific remediation plan at the time of the meeting.
Failure of the student to correct the unacceptable behavior will result in failure of the course and
dismissal from the program.
A student may be refused access to any clinical facility for infractions of facility rules and
regulations.
Use of Drugs/Substance Abuse Porterville College’s EMT Program recognizes that impairment by illegal drugs, prescription
drugs and/or alcohol among health professionals is a serious national problem, which
compromises safe care of clients, as well as the mental and physical health of the professionals
involved. Porterville College EMT Program is committed to being drug free. Kern Community
College District Policy (Section 4) states:
No drugs, which impair mental or physical performance, shall be taken while attending
the clinical laboratory healthcare assignment.
Drugs may not be removed from laboratory areas.
The student shall not take a friend’s or relative’s prescription drugs.
Any change in medication use will be reported to the instructor and/or program
director.
Drug/Alcohol Screening The Porterville College EMT Program maintains contractual agreements with clinical agencies
used in the education of Allied Health Program students. These agencies require drug and
alcohol testing of employees and students. For incoming EMT students, drug and alcohol
screening is required as part of the pre-admission process. For currently enrolled students, drug
and alcohol screening is mandatory when there is probable cause and/or reasonable suspicion to
believe that the student is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol while in the classroom
and/or clinical settings.
All students accepted into the EMT Program will be tested for drug and alcohol use as part of the
pre-admission process. If the applicant fails to appear for the pre-admission drug screening,
his/her admission to the program will be immediately rescinded.
All students must further sign a statement agreeing to immediate monitored drug and alcohol
screening upon request of the program director and/or an instructor when there is probable cause
and/or reasonable suspicion to believe that the student is under the influence of drugs and/or
alcohol.
Incoming and currently enrolled students with verified positive test results for alcohol, any
illegal drug, or abuse of prescribed or over-the-counter medications or mind-altering substances
will be given reasonable opportunity to challenge or explain the results. Where results are
confirmed and no medical justification exists, incoming students will not be admitted to the
program, and currently enrolled students will not be allowed to participate in clinical activities;
thus, they may not meet the objectives required for successful completion of the EMT Program.
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Re-application or readmission will be contingent upon the student’s satisfactory completion of an
approved rehabilitation program.
If a student who has been readmitted into the program after successfully completing a
rehabilitation program fails a subsequent drug and alcohol screen, the student will be dropped
from the program and will be disqualified for readmission.
A student suspected of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol during clinical activities
will be immediately removed from the clinical setting and must immediately undergo drug and
alcohol screening. Refusal to be tested may be grounds for dismissal from the program.
Students Impaired by Alcohol, Substance Use and/or Emotional or Mental Illness
Procedures to be Observed in the Lecture and Laboratory Areas for Students Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs
All EMT Program students must sign a statement that they agree to immediate monitored drug
and alcohol testing upon request of an instructor, and/or the director of the program. This
includes lecture courses as well as the laboratory setting. Drug and alcohol screening shall be
requested whenever the instructor or program director feels there is reasonable suspicion that a
student is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. "Reasonable suspicion" is a belief or
judgment based on observations or other information that a student is under the influence of
drugs or alcohol. Observations may include, but are not limited to:
Dilated or constricted pupils or nystagmus
Alcohol odor on the breath
The use of breath-mints, mouthwash, gum, etcetera to cover the odor of alcohol on the
breath
Alterations in mental alertness
Attendance problems
Mood swings, especially inappropriate anger, paranoia, or agitation
Poor performance
Accident proneness
Poor attitude
Errors in judgment
Inconsistent quality of work
The instructor or program director shall request that the student go for immediate monitored drug
and alcohol testing. The instructor or program director will arrange for the student to be
transported to the testing site by college security, or by taxi, or by other appropriate transportation.
The instructor or program director shall notify the testing facility of the student's impending arrival
and request testing. This testing will be done at the college’s expense. The instructor shall then
document, in writing, the observations or information which led to the request, and submit the
report to the program director. The program director shall proceed according to the Kern
Community College District and College policy.
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Procedures to be Observed in the Lecture and Laboratory Areas for Students Impaired by Emotional or Mental Illness
If, in the instructor's judgment, a student is impaired by an emotional or mental state, which
interferes with the student's ability to function safely in his/her laboratory assignment, the
instructor shall immediately withdraw the student from the assignment. If, in the instructor's
judgment, a student is impaired by an emotional or mental state and is disruptive in the
classroom, the instructor will ask the student to leave the classroom. The instructor shall
document, in writing, the observations which led to the withdrawal or exclusion of the student
and submit the report to the program director. The program director shall proceed according to
Kern Community College District and College policy.
Procedures for Further Action
The program director shall refer the issue to the Dean of Students for further action under the
Misconduct Procedures of the College. These procedures are published in the Porterville College
Student Handbook.
Referral of Impaired Students to Appropriate Agencies
Students who are impaired by alcohol, drug use or emotional or mental illness will be counseled
and referred to the appropriate community agency for assistance.
Informing Students of Policies Related to Alcohol, Drug Use and Emotional or Mental Illness
The instructor will inform all students of College policy related to substance use and emotional or
mental illness.
In applying this policy, care shall be taken to observe the confidentiality of student records.
Conflict
Physical conflict (fighting, pushing, slapping, wrestling, throwing objects, and etcetera) will not
be tolerated by the EMT Program instructors. Anyone engaging in physical conflict or the threat
of physical conflict shall be subject to a review by the program director and possible dismissal
from the program.
Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment in any form will not be tolerated in the EMT Program. Students, faculty and
staff will be subject to the Porterville College rules and regulations regarding sexual harassment.
Students’ Rights The Porterville College EMT Program faculty believes that students’ rights include, but are not
limited to, the following:
According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), have access to
their educational records. The college will not release their records to anyone who is not
designated by the student to receive them, except as provided by law itself and as
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outlined in the release of information the students must sign in order to obtain clinical
placement.
Explanation of entries in their educational records
Challenge contents in their educational records
Use the College Appeal Procedure as indicated in the college catalog
During the first class session of each course, be given written information detailing
course assignments, expectations, grading system and pertinent schedules
General advisement as well as assistance with course work from their instructors
Offer constructive input regarding the instructional process and overall curriculum of the
program
Prompt verbal and written notice of unacceptable and/or unsafe behaviors as a student
EMT that includes suggestions for resolution of related problems
Student Complaint Policy
Students who contend they have been treated unfairly have the right, without fear of reprisal, to
use a written procedure in their attempt to right an alleged wrong.
Student Complaint Procedure Student Complaint Procedures are established so that students can resolve difficulties/problems
they encounter in college-related activities. Student complaints are taken seriously; therefore,
the complaint must be of a compelling, substantive, and verifiable nature (KCCD Policy 4F10).
Informal Student Complaint Procedure
Since filing of complaints against any party is a serious undertaking, prior to filing a written
complaint, and within ten (10) instructional days of the incident leading to the complaint, the
student(s) should attempt to contact the staff member involved in an attempt to resolve the issue.
The progression of an Informal Student Complaint for a student in the EMT Program is as
follows:
Discuss the issue with instructor and if not satisfied;
Discuss the issue with the Program Director of the EMT program.
Formal Student Complaint Procedure
In the event that a resolution cannot be achieved following the informal complaint procedure and
a student maintains they have been treated unfairly; the student has the right, without fear of
reprisal, to use a written procedure in their attempt to right an alleged wrong. This procedure
applies to student complaints such as:
Course content
Access to classes
Verbal or physical abuse by faculty, staff, or students
Faculty member refusal to confer with student(s)
Harassment
This procedure does not apply to student complaints, which involve:
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Unlawful discrimination (See KCCD Policy 11D4)
Sexual harassment (See KCCD Policy 11D2)
Assignment of grades (See KCCD Policy 4C4C for final grade changes)
The progression of a Formal Student Complaint for a student in the EMT Program is as
follows:
Discuss the issue with Instructor and if not satisfied;
Complete a Level 1 “Initial Student Complaint Form”
Submit the Level 1 form and discuss the issue with the Division Chair and if not satisfied;
Complete a Level 2 “Request to Appeal from Level 1 Recommendation” form.
Submit the Level 2 forms and discuss the issue with the Associate Dean/Program
Director of the EMT program; and if not satisfied;
Complete a Level 3 “Request to Appeal from Level II Recommendation” form.
Submit the Level 3 form and discuss the issue with the Vice President of Academic
Affairs.
See KCCD Procedure 4F10(a) below for specific timelines and procedures.
Complaints may not be filed after ninety (90) instructional days from the date of the
incident leading to the complaint (KCCD Procedure 4F10(a).
Level I
The student(s) should contact the office of the staff member’s immediate supervisor/designee.
At the time of contact, the student(s) should complete and submit a Level I “Initial Student
Complaint Form,” which will be available in the office. The student(s) will be given an
appointment to meet with the immediate supervisor/designee at this time. The appointment to
meet shall be within ten (10) instructional days of notice of the occurrence to the alleged
incident.
At the time of the appointment, the student(s) and the immediate supervisor/designee will
attempt to resolve the issue in a satisfactory manner. All Level I conferences may be tape
recorded with the concurrence of both parties. (These recordings shall be the exclusive
property of the College/District and shall become part of the complaint file.)
If the complainant fails to appear for the scheduled appointment, the Level I complaint
process shall be terminated and the complainant shall have no further recourse.
Subsequent to the student(s) meeting with the immediate supervisor/designee, the latter
shall meet and confer with the staff member(s) involved in an effort to resolve the
complaint. If possible, this meeting shall be within five (5) instructional days of the
student(s) meeting with the immediate supervisor/designee meeting.
After meeting with student(s) and staff member(s), the immediate supervisor/designee
shall notify the parties involved of his/her suggestion for resolution. If this resolution is
acceptable to the complainant, the immediate supervisor/designee shall complete the
Level I “Information/Disposition Form,” submit copies of it to the complainant, the staff
member, and maintain the original in a suitable file.
If the immediate supervisor/designee does not resolve the complaint to the complainant’s
satisfaction, the complainant may, within ten (10) instructional days of the decision, file
with the appropriate administrator a request to move the complaint to Level II.
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At the written request of the student(s), action on the complaint may be delayed until the
term of the class is completed. In this event, the appropriate administrator may delay any
further action on the complaint until the next semester.
In the event of a group complaint, at most two (2) students shall be chosen to carry the
complaint forward.
Level II
Under certain circumstances, and in the interest of fairness to all parties, the immediate
supervisor/designee may refer the complaint to Level II immediately. The immediate
supervisor/designee shall notify the student(s), staff member(s), and appropriate administrator
when the referral has been made to Level II.
If the complainant(s) choose(s) to move the complaint to Level II, he/she/they must
complete a “Request to Appeal from Level I Recommendation” form.
Within ten (10) instructional days of receiving the request (either the immediate
supervisor’s/designee’s referral or the student(s)’ appeal), the appropriate administrator
shall investigate the allegations and convene a conference of the student(s), the staff
member(s), and the staff member(s)’ immediate supervisor/designee.
All Level II conferences shall be tape recorded by the appropriate administrator. These
recordings shall be the exclusive property of the College/District and shall become part of
the complaint file.
If a complaint is filed within the last thirty (30) instructional days of the semester or the
last ten (10) instructional days of summer school, the appropriate administrator may
delay any further action on the complaint until the next academic term.
The student(s) bringing the complaint and the staff member(s) being complained against
must be present at this conference. Under compelling circumstances this meeting may
involve teleconferencing. At this meeting, an attempt will be made to resolve the issue(s)
and agree upon the remedy.
If the complainant fails to appear for this conference, except for good cause, the Level II
complaint process shall be terminated, and the complainant shall have no further
recourse.
Following this Level II conference, the appropriate administrator shall, within five (5)
instructional days, provide his/her written decision and the basis for the decision. Copies
of this decision shall be sent to the student(s), the staff member(s), the immediate
supervisor/designee, and the appropriate Vice President.
The student(s) bringing the complaint and/or staff member(s) being grieved against may
challenge the Level II decision by proceeding to Level III.
Level III
If the student and/or the staff member challenge the Level II, decision he/she/they must file a
written appeal (See “Request to Appeal from Level II Recommendation” form) within ten (10)
instructional days of notification of the Level II decision. This Level III appeal shall be filed
with the appropriate Vice President.
The appropriate Vice President must be provided with copies of all written materials,
recordings, and any other documents generated regarding the complaint at Levels I and
II.
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The purpose of Level III is to make one last attempt to resolve the issues to the
satisfaction of the parties involved. To that end, the appropriate Vice President shall,
within ten (10) instructional days of receiving the referral assemble the complainant(s),
the staff member(s), the appropriate administrator from Level II, the immediate
supervisor/designee. (This meeting shall be tape recorded by the appropriate Vice
President. These recordings shall be the exclusive property of the College/District and
shall become part of the complaint file.)
If the appropriate Vice President is able to resolve the difference(s)/complaint(s), such
resolution shall be established in written form and shall be validated by the signatures of
all parties involved. This agreement shall become part of the file and copies of the same
shall be made available to the complainant(s), staff member(s), appropriate administrator,
and immediate supervisor/designee.
If the appropriate Vice President is unable to resolve the difference(s)/complaint(s)
he/she shall assemble the Hearing Panel within ten (10) instructional days of that
determination. He/she shall provide the Hearing Panel with the procedure to be used and
answer any procedural questions, which may arise. (See Student Complaint Hearing
Panel Procedures 4F10(b).)
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to observe the attendance requirements of the EMT Program and any
course instructor policies. Any unexcused absence from any portion of the course will be
grounds for a review by the program director and may result in possible dismissal from the
course.
You cannot miss more than 4 class nights. Three (3) tardies will equal one (1) absence.
Participation with classroom hands-on skills, quizzes and test, along with attendance will be
counted towards your final grade. Evaluations during your ambulance ride-along time will be
monitored.
No smoking, eating, drinking or chewing tobacco in the classroom.
Smoking permitted in designated areas only!
Didactic Absence/Lateness Procedure
If a student is going to miss a class, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor prior
to the start of class. Failure to notify the instructor prior to the start of class will result in an
unexcused absence.
Doctor's Release
Any disability/illness or any communicable illness or pregnancy will require a doctor's release to
return to the skills lab area or internship sites. The doctor's release must be submitted to the
course instructor and to the Health Careers Division office. Any restriction of activity will be
considered in terms of meeting program objectives.
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Punctuality
All students shall be on time to all classes, skills lab, and clinical. Tardiness will not be
tolerated. Any tardiness of more than ten (10) minutes will result in an unexcused absence,
unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE
Uniforms & Dress Code Student dress and grooming will reflect the policies of the assigned clinical facility, the technical
and safety requirements of the task, the positive image of the EMT Program, and the images of
EMS professionals in the community.
Identification badge
The badge is available at the Porterville Shelter Workshop Copy center on Olive Ave.
Identification (ID) badges will be worn by all students in the EMT Program and are considered
part of the uniform. ID badges identify the wearer as a Porterville College EMT Student and are
a requirement of all internship sites. Information regarding cost and where to purchase the ID
badge will be provided during orientation. The instructor and the Health Careers Division office
must be immediately notified of the loss of an ID badge. ID badges must be returned to the
Health Careers Division office upon completion or termination of the program. Failure to return
the ID badge will result in the student’s EMT certificate being withheld.
Dress Code During Field Observation
1. Navy Blue tactical squad uniform shirt (Plain white T-shirt to be worn underneath).
2. Porterville College Health Careers Patch
3. Navy Blue BDU Style 7982 Pants
4. Black duty belt – 1.5 inches.
5. Black EMS type boot.
6. Porterville College EMT student ID badge.
No printed T-Shirts, white tennis shoes, bright colors (this includes pink), faded
jeans, unkempt beards and/or hair. Any long hair should be pulled back. Tattoos
and body piercings will be considered by the company you are riding with.
Students may be required to wear alternative uniforms (scrubs or other) as required by the
clinical rotation site. However, the Porterville College EMT Student ID or a name badge, which
clearly reads “EMT Student” and is supplied as part of the internship site’s uniform, must be
worn at all times.
Additional items, which will be required in the skills lab and clinical sites include:
Black ink pen and small pad of paper
Eye protection
Watch with sweep hand
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Students are responsible and accountable to observe the dress code and grooming regulations as
delineated in this student handbook. Students are to adjust their dress and grooming prior to an
assigned lecture, skills lab and/or clinical rotation learning experience. Clothing must be clean
and unwrinkled and shoes must be clean. Students will be excluded from the lecture, skills lab,
or clinical rotation for inappropriate dress and/or grooming. Absences caused by such exclusion
will be counted in the total number of allowable absences. Inappropriate dress and/or grooming
will be addressed as part of the individual student evaluation. A plan of correction will be
addressed by means of a conference form or probation form.
Grooming Students must be clean, free of odor and strong fragrances, and well groomed. Hair must be
clean, neatly groomed, and pulled back off the shoulders and out of the eyes. Mustaches and
sideburns must comply with the regulations of the clinical rotation site. Beards are not allowed.
Students must be clean-shaven regardless of whether they have a mustache or not. Fingernails
must be short and clean (no longer than 1/8 inch above the fingertip). Clear nail polish may be
worn. Artificial nails are not permitted. Make-up must be conservative and in good taste.
Chewing gum and smoking is discouraged and only permitted in designated places.
Jewelry
One ring may be worn on each hand, but students may be required to remove them in the
specialty areas or for certain procedures. Small post-type earrings may be worn but are limited
to one per lobe. "Dangle" and hoop earrings are not allowed. Visible body piercing, other than
in the ears, is not permitted. One chain around the neck may be worn except in specialty areas
where criteria require otherwise.
Tattoos/Body Art Visible tattoos are not permitted and must be covered while in the clinical rotation sites.
Miscellaneous Porterville College clinical rotation/internship sites are not responsible for the loss of valuables.
It is recommended that items of value not be taken to class or to the clinical sites. While in the
clinical rotation, stethoscopes may be worn over the shoulders, but not hanging from the neck
since this may injure a client. While in the rotation site, stethoscopes must be carried in the first-
in bag. Sunglasses are not to be worn on top of the head or on the back of the neck.
CLINICAL LABORATORY ROTATION GUIDELINES
Skills Lab
The skills lab portion of the course will be taught in the EMT Skills Laboratory. This is a lab
shared by other Allied Health Programs and must be kept in a clean and orderly manner at all
times. Equipment in the lab will be treated with respect. Any lab equipment which is damaged,
must be brought to the attention of the Lab Technician or the EMT Program instructor. Students
who damage lab equipment as a result of inappropriate use may be liable for the cost of replacing
that equipment.
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Clinical Rotation Sites The clinical rotation will take place with ambulance providers and at a local hospital(s) that is
licensed as a general acute care hospital and holds a permit to operate a basic or comprehensive
emergency medical service.
Materials
Students will be required to wear the appropriate clothing as dictated by the clinical rotation site.
Students will also be expected to have all necessary equipment with them at all times as dictated
by the clinical site preceptor. Watch with sweep hand, eye protection and Porterville College
EMT Student ID Badge are required materials and must accompany the student while in the
clinical facilities. Students will be responsible for providing their own materials.
Limitation of Student Activity in the Clinical Rotation During the clinical rotation, students are not to leave the clinical facility or department to which
they are assigned without the permission of the preceptor or instructor. Students may not
undertake care of patients which have not been assigned to them.
Transportation
Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites.
Students assume all liability for traveling to and from clinical sites.
Students must park only in designated parking areas.
Cell Phone Use/Student Visitors
No personal phone calls should be placed or received while in the clinical setting.
Cell phones may not be used for any reason (i.e. camera/video, texting, Facebook, or any
social media) in the clinical setting.
Students may not have visitors while in the clinical setting.
Laptop Computers
No laptop computers are to be used/present in the healthcare facilities.
Student Orientation to Healthcare Facility All students must be oriented to the facility where laboratory experience is provided. It is the
responsibility of the instructor to provide this orientation either personally or by arrangement
with staff members. Orientation shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
Confidentiality:
o Hospital confidentiality policy
o Use of electronic media in reference to confidentiality
Parking Regulations (include both daytime and evening rules):
Cafeteria Procedure:
o Times and duration of meal and coffee breaks
o Provisions for students carrying lunches
o Cost of meals
Restroom Facilities
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Storage of student belongings and/or proper location for books, outer clothing, purses and
valuables storage.
Safety and Emergency Procedures:
o Fire regulations
o Codes
o Security guard service
o Reporting accidents and incidents
o Infection control and blood borne pathogen policies
Absences or Tardiness in the Laboratory Areas:
o Who to notify
o When to notify
o Where to notify
o How to notify
Paging System:
o How to contact the instructor
o When to contact the instructor
Location in Facility of:
o Policy and procedure manuals
o Fire regulations
o Disaster plan
Location of Student Assignment and Daily Laboratory Objectives:
o Where posted, specific objectives, etcetera
Learning Resource Material:
o Library – rules and privileges
o Staff Education Calendar
o Computerized Media
o PDR, Reference Manuals
Medical Records:
o Process/procedure for accessing/using/documenting
o Obtaining a chart from medical records
Orientation to Client Unit:
o Location of crash cart and emergency equipment
o Location of fire alarms
o Location of equipment
o Visiting regulations
Communications During Laboratory Rotation:
o Contact in case of emergency
o Making outside phone calls
o Use of personal cell phones
o Visiting clients
o Contacting other students
Telephone Protocol
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ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Grading Any student who has substandard (less than 80%) academic performance at any point during the
course will be subject to review by the EMT Program director.
Didactic Skills Lab
All laboratory sections of the course are graded on knowledge and participation basis. Students
will be evaluated with regular skills labs. Students must participate in all skills lab hours unless
otherwise excused by the EMT Program instructor. All students must pass the Skills Lab Final
Exam in order to complete the didactic portion of the course successfully. Any absences or
tardiness to skills labs will be counted against the student's total didactic time.
Academic Dishonesty If a faculty member has reason to believe a student has committed an act of lying, cheating, or
plagiarism, which is documented by anecdotal records, the student will be informed of the
situation and it will be documented in writing. Any student accused of lying, cheating, or
plagiarism will be subject to an evaluation by the program director and possible dismissal from
the program.
Clinical Evaluation A Clinical Rotation Evaluation will be written at the end of the clinical rotation. During the
clinical portion of the course, students must receive positive evaluations. Evaluation by the
student's immediate preceptor shall include both areas that need to be improved and
reinforcement of student's positive accomplishments.
Instructors' Course Policies
Instructors' additional course policies on grading, testing and attendance will be followed.
Student Academic Assistance Recognizing that students have different learning styles and may need assistance for learning
disabilities, students are encouraged to use college services and other resources available to
them. These include:
Tutoring
Practice in skills lab
Test-taking strategies
ESL courses
Consultation with instructors
Additional time to take the National Registry EMT License examination based on
certified learning disability
Computer programs in the Health Careers Division Computer Laboratory
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Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in class are encouraged to
contact the EMT Program instructor as soon as possible to ensure such accommodations can be
made.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Healthcare Facility Safety Requirements The Porterville College EMT Program maintains contractual agreements with clinical agencies
used in the education of EMT students. These agencies require that students annually complete
workplace safety training (which must meet OSHA guidelines). Prior to attending clinical, the
student must:
Read and understand the Safety Orientation Manual (online on the Porterville College
Nursing/Health Careers website’s Student Page).
Successfully complete the Safety Quiz.
Basic Life Support (Formerly CPR)
Prior to the beginning of the EMT Program, and then throughout the program, students are
required to show proof of a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support –
Healthcare Provider card. This BLS card must be valid until the end of the EMT
Program. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a current BLS card, to scan and upload a
copy to their electronic portfolio, and to carry a copy of this card while attending clinical in the
healthcare facilities.
Criminal Background Screening The Porterville College EMT Program maintains contractual agreements with clinical agencies
used in the education of EMT students. These agencies require criminal background checks for
all employees, students and volunteers. Current and prospective EMT students must, at all times,
meet applicable hospital security standards for placement in mandatory clinical rotations at
selected hospitals.
Every student offered space in the program will be required to submit to a background
screening (at the student’s expense) as part of his or her clinical requirements for
admission.
A history of felony conviction(s) or any bar, exclusion or other ineligibility for federal
program participation could render a student ineligible for clinical placement, as
determined by the clinical agencies.
If a student cannot obtain background clearance from the clinical agencies, it will not be
possible to place the student in the clinical areas, which is a required component of the
program.
Students who are found to be ineligible for clinical placement by the clinical agency after
admission to the EMT Program shall be subject to dismissal from the program, as they
will be unable to complete mandatory clinical rotations.
The student is given an opportunity to receive a copy of the screening report and has the
right to dispute the accuracy of the report.
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Health Requirements
Physical Examination
Students entering the Porterville College EMT Program are required to have a physical
examination performed by a medical doctor verifying physical and mental ability to perform the
duties of an EMT.
Functional Abilities
Emergency Medical Technician is a practice discipline, with cognitive, sensory, affective and
psychomotor performance requirements. Students entering the Porterville College EMT
Program need to demonstrate the following Functional Abilities identifying eligibility
requirements for participation in the program:
Standing and/or walking most of a shift
Bending or crouching several times per hour
Lifting and carrying a minimum of 30 pounds several times an hour
Lifting and moving up to 300 pounds with the assistance of 2-3 persons
Reaching overhead above the shoulder 90 degrees
Utilizing eyesight to observe clients and manipulate equipment under various
illumination levels
Hearing to communicate with the client and healthcare team
Manipulating medical equipment and accessories, including but not limited to switches,
knobs, buttons, keyboards, client lines and tubes, utilizing fine and gross motor skills
Performing the assigned job responsibilities with the intellectual and emotional functions
necessary to ensure client safety and exercise independent judgment and discretion
Utilizing sufficient verbal and written skills to efficiently communicate in English with
the client and healthcare team
Utilizing the above standards/functions to respond promptly to the client’s needs and/or
emergency situations
TB Screening
As a condition of admission and continuing enrollment in any Allied Health Program with a
laboratory component, all students are required to submit an annual or more frequent
tuberculosis screening examination, which indicates freedom from active tuberculosis. This
screening consists of either an intradermal skin test and/or chest x-ray of the lungs.*
*The intradermal skin test is not an option for students who have converted to a positive TB
exam result in the past. Therefore, a chest x-ray is required in lieu of the skin test. The chest x-
ray is completed at the student's expense.
Drug/Alcohol Screen
A drug/alcohol screen is required according to the Kern Community College District policy.
Malpractice Insurance Students are covered by the Kern Community College District malpractice insurance policy.
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Accident Insurance Students are covered by this policy for accidents that happen on campus or at college-related
activities including laboratory experience for students in health career programs. Students who
are injured in laboratory or in any school-related activity may be treated in the hospital
emergency department or by their personal physician. Treatment of students in the hospital
emergency department is not free regardless of whether or not hospital personnel suggest going
there. Students must report any accident to Porterville College.
Accidents/Injuries/Exposures - Reporting
Facility accident reports must be completed according to the procedures of the individual facility
as well as the District Safety Coordinator as follows:
Students are required to immediately report a work (class) related incident, injury or
illness to their instructor. The instructor or designee will contact the District Safety
Coordinator, Sheila Shearer, at (661) 336-5135 or (661) 747-1007 (cell).
The District Safety Coordinator will obtain the details of the incident from the student
and/or instructor and make the initial referral to the medical facility, physician or BC
Student Health Center.
Students are required to provide to their instructors a Physician’s Work Status Report
after attending the medical appointment. The Physician’s Work Status Report indicates a
student’s ability to return to full work (class) activities, diagnosis, and date of re-
examination or follow-up appointment.
In addition, all accidents must be reported to the Health Careers Division office.
Occurrence Reports
Occurrence Reports will be completed and placed in the student's file when a safety violation
occurs in the laboratory area. This will be done even if the facility does not require that a report
be sent to the administration. The student and faculty member must sign the report.
Clients with Communicable Diseases
The faculty members of the Porterville College EMT Program support the right of all
consumers of healthcare to receive dignified healthcare as set forth in the California
Administrative Code, Sections 1443.5.
The faculty also supports the right of the student to know the client's diagnosis/suspected
diagnosis in a timely fashion in order to take necessary precautions to minimize the risk
of contracting or spreading disease.
Although the student is not expected to take life-threatening risks in caring for clients, it
is not acceptable to abandon any client based on age, religions, gender, ethnicity or
sexual orientation. Decisions regarding the degree of risk involved in client care should
be based on current scientific knowledge.
The latest information on issues related to communicable disease is available from the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control (http://www.cdc.gov/) and from agencies in the State
Department of Health Services (http://www.dhs.ca.gov/) and County and City Health
Agencies (http://www.co.kern.ca.us/health/).
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Program Costs Students are to assume financial responsibility for program-related costs including, but not
limited to, registration fees, textbooks and supplies, Scantron forms for testing and evaluation,
computer printing cards, and uniforms.
STUDENT AGREEMENT/SIGNATURE STATEMENT After reading the entire Student Handbook, please sign this form indicating understanding of all
material and agreement to abide by all policies contained herein. Failure to abide by the
policies in this handbook will/may result in disciplinary action.
Notice to Student:
Please sign this Student Agreement/Signature Statement and turn into the EMT Program
instructor. This agreement will become part of your student file in the Health Careers
Division office.
Porterville College
EMT Program
Student Handbook Agreement
Updated: June 2015
I have read the Porterville College EMT Program Student Handbook. I certify that I understand
the policies herein and agree to abide by them while a student in the program.
I understand that if I do not follow these set guidelines, I will not be eligible to receive a Course
Completion Record.
Student’s Printed Name
Student's Signature Date
