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Bowling Green will start paramedic class in February 

By JOSH WENZEL

Course Date: February 20th, 2002 to October 31st, 2002
Time: 1000-1900
Day: Every Wednesday and Friday
Location: The Medical Center Bowling Green Campus
Course Coordinator: Josh Wenzel
Instructor(s): TBA

Prerequisite: See application packet for specific requirements.

Application: An application is available in PDF format from the Kentucky Board of EMS Internet site. Paramedic Student Application

Completed Application MUST be returned to the Training Department no later than January 14th 2002.

The Medical Center
Emergency Medical Services
250 Park Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Attn: Training Department

The Medical Center Paramedic Course

Course Description:

The Medical Center Paramedic Course is a comprehensive program that prepares qualified Emergency Medical Technicians for advancement to the level of Paramedic with appropriate knowledge and skills for potential employment in the field of pre-hospital care.

The training program includes classroom lecture/lab, clinical practice and field internship. The didactic phase is 8 hours/day, 2 days/week for approximately 36 weeks. Classes will be held on Wednesday and Friday from 1000-1900 during the didactic phase of the program. Clinical experiences will be scheduled on a rotational schedule during the didactic portion of the class. Field internship will be permitted after the conclusion of the didactic phase.

The Maximum Class Size is 30 Students. Tuition for students will be $2500. This includes all required books, liability insurance and lab coats.

Program Timetable:

  1. Didactic Phase: (495 Hours): W/F (10am-7pm) - Begins February 20th 2002
  2. Clinical Phase: (250 Hours):
    3.
    1. ED/Pediatric ED/Triage: (166 Hours)
    2. CCU/ICU: (32 Hours)
    3. Surgery/Anesthesia: (24 Hours)
    4. Labor and Delivery: (16 Hours)
    5. Psychiatrics: (8 Hours)
    6. Morgue: (4 Hours)
  3. Field Rotation Phase: (500 Hours Minimum): A minimum of 500 hours is required with at least 40 ALS patient contacts. Skills Evaluated include but are not limited to:
    • Defibrillation
    • IV Techniques
    • ET Intubations
    • Medication Administration
    • ALS Scene Management

Prerequisites:
  1. A completed application with ALL supporting documentation must be on file at The Medical Center Training Department no later than January 14th, 2002.
  2. Required Supporting Documentation:
    1. High School Diploma or General Education Equivalence (GED) certificate
    2. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross or National Safety Council)
    3. Current Kentucky Emergency Medical Technician or Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
    4. Current Immunization Record (Hepatitis B and Rubella) also current copy of TB Skin test
  3. Completion of the pre-entrance exam and interview on January 18th, 2002.
    4.

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