Emergency Medical Services
Assessment Plan
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program consists of two parts. First is the EMT-Basic program, which consists of 1 semester of study. This course must be completed in order to consider entry into the Paramedic program. The EMT-Basic course follows, as required by state law, the National Standard Curriculum as issued by the United States Dept. of Transportation. This curriculum is available at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/. Prior to beginning the Paramedic program, a number of objectives must be met. These objectives are outlined in the Paramedic National Standard Curriculum, also available at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/.
In order to provide EMS training, the college must be licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Unit of EMS. This five year licensure will expire in April, 2009. At that time, a complete review of the program will take place. Criteria to become or maintain licensure as an EMS training entity are available at http://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/19csr/19c30-40.pdf.
By completing the EMT-Basic or Paramedic program, the student is eligible to take the National Registry of EMT’s licensing examination. This license allows the individual to obtain a job at their level of training and licensure, and is required to obtain a Missouri State EMS license. A person must be licensed by the state in order to work as an EMT or Paramedic.
EMT-Basic
Entry level assessment: Entry into EMT-Basic (EM-1029) requires having completed English Comp 1 or meet the requirements to enter English Comp 1, either through placement testing or having successfully completed remedial English courses.
During Course:
1. Requires successful completion of 8 multiple choice module exams with a minimum passing score of 70%.
2. Requires successful completion of all skills to national registry standards (external assessment). These skills utilize check sheets published by the National Registry of EMT’s.
Students must successfully complete these two requirements to successfully complete the course and be eligible to take the licensing exams.
Post course:
1. Practical skills exam offered by state of Missouri
2. Written exam offered by National Registry of EMT’s
Records of students Practical skills exams and Written exams are compiled based on class completion date to determine trends in scores and pass rates.
Paramedic
Entry level:
1. Have passed and become licensed by state of Missouri as an EMT-Basic (above guidelines)
2. Successfully completed prerequisite courses, including “EM 1036-Introduction to Paramedic” and “BI 1802/1812 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology”
3. Pre-test (multiple choice)
During Course (4 semesters)
1. successfully complete 10 multiple choice module exams with a minimum of 75%
2. successfully complete a final exam in cardiology, pharmacology and a comprehensive final exam with a minimum score of 75%
3. successfully complete 12 skills to national registry standards (external assessment). These skills utilize check sheets as published by the National Registry of EMT’s.
Post Course
1. Practical skills exam offered by National Registry of EMT’s
2. Written exam offered by National Registry of EMT’s
Records of students practical skills exams and written exams are compiled based on class completion date to determine trends in scores and pass rates.
There are numerous quizzes and additional exams throughout both programs which must also be completed. In addition, there are requirements for satisfactory completion of clinical time and skills. All East Central College classroom and clinical requirements currently exceed minimum state and federal guidelines or policies. An Advisory Board reviews assessment date annually.
Assessment Cycle:
Paramedic courses are scheduled in a two year cycle to promote the AAS in Paramedic Technology. The day and the evening program will rotate course assigned assessments in the two year degree cycle. The focus will be on a clinical experience as well as a theory through the modules that coincide with the national curriculum.
EMT course will report assessment two times per year.
May 2, 2007
Revised 10/20/08