Emergency Medical Services - EMT Advanced
Advanced EMT Certificate (1 Semester)
APPLICANTS MUST:
1. Unconditional admission to the college – College application must be submitted by the program application deadline of June 1st.
2. Student must be in good standing with the college.
3. Receipt of complete program applications accepted between March 1 and June 1 for Fall entry. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space available basis.
4. The program online application is located on program’s webpage at www.wallacestate.edu. Online application instructions are under the Application to Program tab. All applicants are required to upload all necessary documentation for consideration.
5. Official transcripts from each college attended must be provided to the Admissions Office and all unofficial transcripts must be uploaded.
6. Student must meet the essential functions and technical standards required for the program as documented on the required WSCC physical form at www.wallacestate.edu - see Physical Form Essential Functions and EMS Handbook.
7. Be eligible to enroll in ENG 101 according to ACCUPLACER, or ACT English scores or have completed ENG 101 with a grade of 75 or better.
8. Be eligible to enroll in MTH 100 according to ACCUPLACER, or ACT English scores or have completed MTH 100 or higher with a grade of 75 or better.
9. Possess current certification as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider or enroll in EMS 100 upon program acceptance. Proof of active/current CPR certification for health-care providers will be required. (American Heart Association - BLS-Health Care Provider). This certification can also be obtained by registering for EMS 100 at WSCC. (Online CPR courses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).
10. Have completed an approved Emergency Medical Technician course and possess current NREMT certification and Alabama EMT license - Active Status.
11. Schedule an appointment with the Program Director.
Students currently enrolled in an EMT class may receive conditional admission dependent on successful course completion.
NOTES: Completing all program entry requirements does not guarantee program admittance.
Possess current certification as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider or enroll in EMS 100 upon program acceptance.
All clinical hours for all clinical courses are minimum clock hours. Students are still required to achieve minimum competencies in each class. Additional time may be required to achieve minimum competency.