Conditions of Participation
1. PROGRAM ADMISSION
To be eligible for the EMC Online Program, a student must:
(a) complete all admission requirements of the University, (b) have completed a minimum of 60 hours of college credit (may be in any discipline), (c) provide proof of North Carolina or National Registry EMT-P certification, and (d) have a cumulative 2.5 GPA in all previous college courses. Exceptions, if granted, must be in writing from the Program Director.
2. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
Students admitted to the professional sequence in Emergency Medical Care are encouraged to strive for academic excellence. A grade of C or better must be earned in each EMC course in the professional sequence and an overall 2.0 GPA must be maintained in order for the student to remain in the program and in order for a student to graduate.
3. HEALTH EVALUATION
It is the responsibility of the student to:
A. Insure that the Report of Medical History and History of Immunization required by the University are on file with the University Health Services.
B. Present verification of a negative TB test EACH AUGUST. Tests can be obtained at no cost through the student health service for all regularly enrolled students.
C. Receive the first two injections in the hepatitis B vaccination series prior to the start of the clinical rotations unless contraindicated for medical or religious reasons.
These injections are administered 30 days apart. The student is responsible for the costs of hepatitis B immunization.
Additional physical examination/s, tests, and immunization/s may be required of students if so determined by the program medical director, if required by the clinical affiliate/s, or if necessary to meet accreditation standards.
4. CONFIDENTIALITY
A paramedic student has access to patient medical records and information and must be aware of the ethical and legal implications regarding confidentiality of this information. The student agrees to uphold the doctrine of confidentiality and respect the individual's right to privacy by not divulging any patient information of a confidential nature gained during the course of instruction.
5. CLINICAL AFFILIATION
In order to apply theory to practice and to meet certification requirements, supervised clinical experiences in hospitals, on mobile intensive care units, and in other facilities where health care is provided are required. Facilities near campus as well as those some distance from campus are utilized. Responsibility for site selection and assignment rests with the clinical coordinator and the medical director.
The student is responsible for providing transportation to and from the clinical affiliation sites and for the cost of this travel. The student is also responsible for housing costs which might be incurred during clinical affiliations.
6. TEXTBOOKS
The student is required to purchase several textbooks and workbooks which will be used throughout the course of instruction or which are necessary to prepare for certifying examinations.
7. LIABILITY INSURANCE
Each student is required to purchase liability insurance prior to the beginning of each academic year. The program will arrange for a group policy to assist in controlling the cost.
8. CLASSES
Some classes will require travel to community colleges and/or the WCU Campus in Cullowhee.
9. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Although an academic advisor will be assigned to each student, the student assumes ultimate responsibility for completing all requirements for graduation.