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DUAL CREDIT REVIEW SHEET
PARAMEDIC
WALTERS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dual credit is a process that provides a transitional vehicle between secondary and post
secondary institutions. It offers high school students the opportunity to receive
postsecondary credit for the skills they have attained at the secondary level. Students,
meeting requirements to qualify for dual credit exams in the courses listed within this
review sheet, should study the competencies as a self-assessment of their current skill
level in preparation for the dual credit exam.
EMTB 1040 First Responder
Credit Hours- (4)
Grading Scale
A= 91-
B= 81-
C= 70-
D= 63-
F= 0-
**The student must have a โCโ exams and a composite score of โCโ to take the state
board examinations.
Using Information
Technology - CPSC 1100 3 Hours
Catalog Description: This course is designed to assist the student in achieving profi- ciency in computer applications. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of word processing, electronic communication, and on-line databases, and spread- sheets.
Competencies: Understanding of computer concepts and terminology sufficient to aid each student in their academic and/or business endeavors. At the end of the course the student should be able to:
I. Terminology
_______ 1. Define the four operations of the information processing cycle. _______ 2. Identify categories of computers. _______ 3. Differentiate system and application software. _______ 4. Define CPU and primary storage. _______ 5. Define bits, bytes, and words. _______ 6. Define binary and ASCII. _______ 7. Identify components of the system unit and describe their use. _______ 8. Differentiate storage and memory. _______ 9. Describe multimedia and virtual reality. _______ 10. Identify different types of display types. _______ 11. Define secondary storage, its purpose and how data is stored. _______ 12. Define and discuss data communications and networking. _______ 13. Describe the various operating systems, the differences in their capabili- ties. _______ 14. Discuss utility programs and their functions. _______ 15. Describe security risks that can threaten a computer system. _______ 16. Describe computer viruses and steps to prevent them. _______ 17. Discuss ethical and privacy issues relating to the information age.
II. Word Processing (Word)
The ability to use a modern word processor package to produce finished documents commonly found in the work place or associated with college level course work. At the end of the course the student should be able to:
_______ 1. Demonstrate file retrieval and storage _______ 2. Create a document _______ 3. Understand word wrap _______ 4. Enter text into a document _______ 5. Import and scale graphics _______ 6. Format documents using: a. Font, font styles, and font size of text b. Margins, tabs, indents, and columns c. Templates _______ 7. Edit documents using: a. Inserting and deleting, moving, copying, and repl- acing text b. Searching for text c. Spelling and grammar checkers and Thesaurus _______ 8. Work with multiple documents _______ 9. Work with long documents _______ 10. Demonstrate headers/footers, page numbering, and footnotes _______ 11. Creating, editing, and formatting tables _______ 12. Creating page and section breaks and understanding the difference
III. Spreadsheets (Excel)
The ability to use an electronic spreadsheet to produce finished documents commonly found in the work place or associated with college level course work. At the end of the course work the student should be able to:
_______ 1. Demonstrate file retrieval and storage _______ 2. Enter, use, and understand the difference between text, numbers, func- tions and formulas _______ 3. Edit spreadsheets by: a. Deleting, inserting, and changing cell contents b. Copying and moving contents and ranges of cells c. Running a spell check _______ 4. Testing the accuracy of spreadsheet math _______ 5. Format spreadsheets by: a. Using AutoFormat, toolbars(s), and menus b. Deleting and inserting cells, rows, and columns c. Resizing the height and width of cells d. Aligning cell contents e. Centering text across columns f. Adding borders, lines, and color g. Controlling spreadsheet display
_______ 6. Distinguish between relative and absolute cell references _______ 7. Understand and print cell contents and formulas _______ 8. Print to fit - including portrait and landscape orientation _______ 9. Freeze rows and columns _______ 10. Create and modify charts _______ 11. Demonstrate decision making using the IF function
IV. Presentation (MS PowerPoint) An understanding of the role of Microsoft Windows/operating systems. At the end of the course, the student should be able to: _______ 1. Understand the basic concepts for the use of color and images in devel- oping a slide show _______ 2. Demonstrate file retrieval and storage _______ 3. Enter, use, text, numbers, and images to create a simple slide show _______ 4. Edit slide show by: a. Deleting, inserting, and changing slide contents b. Copying and moving contents between slides c. Running a spell check _______ 5. Testing the accuracy of a slide show
V. Internet The ability to access and use the Internet. At the end of the course, the student should be able to: _______ 1. Define the Internet _______ 2. Access WWW _______ 3. Create and remove bookmarks ______ 4. Save and print Web pages _______ 5. Copy and paste from Web pages using the Clipboard _______ 6. Search the Web using a variety of search engines _______ 7. Retrieve files from the Internet _______ 8. Send and receive electronic mail _______ 9. Perform electronic mail management functions
VI. Operating Systems (Windows) An understanding of the role of Microsoft Windows/operating systems. At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
_______ 1. Describe Microsoft Windows/operating systems _______ 2. Work with menus _______ 3. Start and exit an application _______ 4. Demonstrate an understanding of directories and subdirec- tories including directory structures and paths _______ 5. Create, save, open, and print a document _______ 6. Open, enlarge, and scroll a window _______ 7. Format and copy diskettes _______ 8. Copy a group of files _______ 9. Change drives _______ 10. Delete a file _______ 11. Switch between applications _______ 12. Activate, resize, and close a group window _______ 13. Arrange icons _______ 14. Maximize, minimize, and resize a group
VII. On-line Databases _______ 1. Access and search online databases for research informati- on _______ 2. Use the online card catalog to find a book in libraries _______ 3. Find and check out an e-book
Teacher Date
A check mark ( ) indicates competencies that have been addressed at the secondary level.
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
Emphasis: Emergency Medical Technician -
Paramedic
Admission Requirements A prospective student seeking admission to the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic program must complete the following procedures according to State of Tennessee, Department of Emergency Medical Services, and Walters State Community College policies. Students who successfully complete requirements for the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic technical certificate are eligible to take the National Registry Paramedic Examination. The following criteria must be met in order for an applicant to be considered for admission to the Paramedic Training Program:
- Licensure: Applicants must be currently licensed as Emergency Medical Technicians in the State of Tennessee.
- Experience: One year full-time and/or two years part-time EMS experience as a EMT-IV Technician is preferred.
- Application: Complete the WSCC Application for Admission/ Readmission and submit it to the college's Office of Admissions and Records.
- Transcripts: All official, notarized high school, college or trade school transcripts must be received. The student's academic perfor- mance in the EMT and/or EMT IV course along with the student's GPA will be factors used in determining his/her acceptance into the program.
- Documentation: All documentation and evaluations, except for Paramedic entrance exam scores, must be completed and submit- ted to Paramedic Program Director.
- Interview: All applicants must be interviewed by the Paramedic Advisory Board. Date to be announced after applications have been received by Program Director.
- Prerequisite: Applicants must have completed all Developmental Education courses with a passing grade.
- Program Application: Applicant must complete application process specific to the Program Director.
Application Process A prospective student seeking admission to the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Program must complete the following procedures according to the State of Tennessee, Division of Emergency Medical Services and Walters State guidelines.
- Complete an Application for Admissions/Readmission form and remit required fees to the WSCC Admissions Office. This does not apply if you have ever attended WSCC. If applications are needed call the office of Admission at 1-800-225-4770. For admission requirements refer to the WSCC Catalog.
- If you are 21 years of age or older and have not had prior college-level English or Math classes, you must take the COMPASS test prior to registration. If the results of the COMPASS test show you need to take remedial classes, you then must take these classes prior to admission into the WSCC Paramedia Program. If you are under 21 years of age, the ACT test is required. After receiving your ACT scores, contact the department of Counseling and Testing for evaluation of your scores (423-585-6800). The testing dates for the COMPASS test are available from the office of Admis- sions and Records. Make arrangements to test during one of the listed sessions on the testing calendar found in the Timetable of Classes. If you have any questions regarding the ACT test, call 1-800-225-4770. You must submit your COMPASS test results to the Paramedic Program Director. Applicant must schedule COMPASS test well in advance of this date. If this information is not available prior to interviews you will not be interviewed for entrance into the program. For admission requirements as well as degree requirements refer to the WSCC Catalog.
- Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED certification to the office of Admissions and Records. 4. Submit an official copy of all college transcripts to the office of Admissions and Records if previous college credit has been earned. 5. Submit to the Paramedic Program Director the application and other documents specific to the Paramedic Program. 6. Be currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Tennessee. You must submit a copy of a current EMT card to the Paramedic Program Director. 7. You should have completed a CPR course that includes one-person, two-person, infant and child CPR. A copy of the CPR certificate must be submitted to the Paramedic Program Director. 8. Submit written evidence, on appropriate form (supplied in packet), of a physical examination within the past six months showing you to be in good physical and mental health and that you possess no physical handicaps or disabilities which would impede your ability to fulfill the functions and responsibilities of a paramedic. 9. Submit forms and records of immunization noting dates as required by the clincial program. HBV vaccines series must be completed prior to starting clinical rotations and proof of vaccine given to Clinical Program Director.
- Submit a letter of recommendation and endorsement which indicates amount of experience, strengths and weaknesses, at- titude, maturity, and professionalism, from your employer to the Paramedic Program Director.
- Submit two letters of recommendation and endorsement to the Paramedic Program Director: one from an active Emergency Department Physician, and another from an active Emergency Department Registered Nurse. These letters should inform us about your strengths and weaknesses, attitude, maturity, and professionalism.
- Applicants must complete the Paramedic Entrance Exam for the State of Tennessee with an acceptable score. This exam will only be given at the dates, times and locations listed in the ap- plication. If you fail to take the test at these schedule times, you will not be eligible for acceptance into this paramedic program.
- Applicant must take a psychological examination given by a licensed psychological examiner named by Walters State. The report must state emotional stability and psychological fitness to perform the duties of a paramedic. This report should be re- turned to the Paramedic Program Director. It is the applicant's responsibility to pay the $110 testing fee at the time of testing. Only a money order or cashier's check, payable to Mountain View Psychological Center (or MVP) will be accepted. You will not be allowed to take the exam without prior payment. Schedule your exam date by returning the enclosed form and confirm by calling Sondra Humphreys at 423-585-2672. This will be scheduled on first come first serve basis.
- The screening process includes a personal interview with the WSCC EMT-Paramedic Advisory Board. The applicant is rated by each committee member on appearance, motivation, maturity, pro- fessionalism, oral and written communication skills, confidence, experience, and general knowledge of the profession. You will be scheduled a day and time in which you are to appear before the board. The student's academic performance in the EMT and/or EMT IV courses along with the student's GPA will be factors used in determining his/her acceptance into the program. You must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA to graduate from the program. Due to time constraints, you must make arrange ments to appear at that scheduled time because it will not be adjusted. You will be notified of the date and time by letter.
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Emphasis: Paramedic
Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisites EMTB 1040* First Responder .............................................................. 4 EMTB 1010/1020 Basic Emergency Medical Technician I & II ............... 16 or EMTB 1050 Emergency Medical Tech ni cian I & II ......................... 16 *(This prerequisite may be waived by the dean of the division of Public Safety based upon specifi c recommendation of the CESP Director or equiva lent course substitution.)
General Education Requirements (19 hours) Communication ENGL 1010 Composition I........................................................................ 3 SPCH 2010 Intro to Speech Communication............................................ 3 Humanities and/or Fine Arts Approved Humanities General Education elective^1 ......................................... 3 Behavioral/ Social Sciences Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education elective^1 ................. 3 Mathematics Approved Mathematics General Education elective^1 ....................................... 3 Natural Science BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I.......................................... 3 BIOL 2011 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab................................... 1
Area of Emphasis Requirements (41 hours) PARA 2010 Paramedic Roles and Responsibilities .................................. 1 PARA 2020 Human Systems and Patient Assessment .............................. 4 PARA 2030 Shock Trauma 3 PARA 2040 Medical Emergencies ............................................................ 3 PARA 2050 Behavior Crises and Stress.................................................... 1 PARA 2060 Obstetrics and Pediatrics ....................................................... 2 PARA 2070 Clinical Practicum I............................................................... 1 PARA 2110 Cardiovascular System.......................................................... 5 PARA 2120 Dysrhythmia Recognition and Treatment ............................. 3 PARA 2130 General Pharmacology and Fluid Therapy............................ 2 PARA 2170 Clinical Practicum II ............................................................. 3 PARA 2220 Advanced Cardiac Care......................................................... 1 PARA 2230 Advanced Trauma Care......................................................... 1 PARA 2240 Field Practicum PARA 2250 Advanced Pediatric Care....................................................... 3 PARA 2270 Clinical Practicum III............................................................ 2 PARA 2290 Seminar in Rural Emergency Medical Services.................... 1 CPSC 1100 Using Information Technology ........................................... _ Total Credit Hours 60 (^1) General Education electives in each category must be chosen from ap proved courses listed on page 54 in the catalog.
NOTES ________________________________________________________________
- Students are required to meet computer com pe ten cy during the fi rst 30 hours of coursework. CPSC 1100 satisfi es the college's computer competency requirement.
- Developmental edu ca tion courses must be taken every semester until completed.
First Responder - EMTB 1040 4 Hours
- Competncy requirements for articulation will be met by completing a high schoo First Responder course taught in accordance to the National DOT Standards and by prescribing to the procedures on the cover page.
A checkmark ( ) indicates competencies that have been addressed at the secondary level.
Teacher Date Questions should be directed to: Tim Strange Director, Center for Emergency Service Programs and Clinical Program Director Walters State Community College 423-585-2668 or Tim Strange@ wscc.cc.tn.us
Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
PARA 2010 Paramedic Roles and Responsibilities ........................... 1 PARA 2020 Human Systems & Patient Assessment.......................... 4 PARA 2030 Shock and Trauma.......................................................... 3 PARA 2040 Medical Emergencies ..................................................... 3 PARA 2050 Behavioral Crises and Stress.......................................... 1 PARA 2060 Obstetrics and Pediatrics ................................................ 2 PARA 2070 Clinical Practicum I........................................................ 1 PARA 2110 Cardiovascular System................................................... 5 PARA 2120 Dysrhythmia Recognition and Treatment ...................... 3 PARA 2130 General Pharmacology and Fluid Therapy..................... 2 PARA 2170 Clinical Practicum II ...................................................... 4 PARA 2220 Advanced Cardiac Care.................................................. 1 PARA 2230 Advanced Trauma Care.................................................. 1 PARA 2240 Field Practicum .............................................................. 2 PARA 2250 Advanced Pediatric Care................................................ 3 PARA 2270 Clinical Practicum III..................................................... 2 PARA 2290 Seminar in Rural Emergency Medical Services............. 1
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 38
- Scores are awarded in three areas: the interview, psy cho log i cal exam, and paramedic entrance exam. An overall minimum score of 2.5 is required by EMS regulation for entrance into the paramedic program. The program may set a higher standard for acceptance but may not set it less than 2.5.
- Final student recommendation is by the WSCC EMT-Paramedic Advisory Board. You will be notifi ed of the decision regarding your acceptance by letter.
Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
PARA 2010 Paramedic Roles and Responsibilities ........................... 1
PARA 2020 Human Systems & Patient Assessment.......................... 4
PARA 2030 Shock and Trauma.......................................................... 3
PARA 2040 Medical Emergencies ..................................................... 3
PARA 2050 Behavioral Crises and Stress.......................................... 1
PARA 2060 Obstetrics and Pediatrics ................................................ 2
PARA 2070 Clinical Practicum I........................................................ 1
PARA 2110 Cardiovascular System................................................... 5
PARA 2120 Dysrhythmia Recognition and Treatment ...................... 3
PARA 2130 General Pharmacology and Fluid Therapy..................... 2
PARA 2170 Clinical Practicum II ...................................................... 4
PARA 2220 Advanced Cardiac Care.................................................. 1
PARA 2230 Advanced Trauma Care.................................................. 1
PARA 2240 Field Practicum .............................................................. 2
PARA 2250 Advanced Pediatric Care................................................ 3
PARA 2270 Clinical Practicum III..................................................... 2
PARA 2290 Seminar in Rural Emergency Medical Services............. 1
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 38
