RAASEMS - AAS_Paramedic

The A.A.S. degree in Paramedic transfers into a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science degree (B.A.A.S.) at ENMU.

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell’s Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP)

1361 Park Street

Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 210-2350

Fax: (727) 210-2354

Please contact: mail@caahep.org if you have general questions about CAAHEP.

Through the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

COAEMSP

8301 Lakeview Parkway

Suite 111-312

Rowlett, TX 75088

(214) 703-8445

Fax: (214) 703-8992

http://www.coaemap.org

The Eastern New Mexico University Roswell’s Education Program is a New Mexico Approved EMS Training Program.

Office of Health Emergency Management

Division of Epidemiology and Response

New Mexico Department of Health

EMS Bureau

P.O. Box 26110

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502

(505) 476-7821

http://www.nmems.org/

Admission to the program is limited. Interested students should meet with EMS faculty for advising. The curriculum meets or exceeds the National EMS Education Standards and NM JOE Education Standards. Upon graduation from the Paramedic program, graduates will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic Examination. Graduates will be prepared to take charge of patient care in the pre-hospital setting and be an integral member of the healthcare team.

General Admission Criteria

Admission to the Paramedic program is limited. All students entering the Paramedic program should consider the following information:

1. Students ENTER or RE-ENTER the Paramedic program under the CURRENT Catalog. Therefore, it is important to carefully read the entire catalog.

2. Contact an advisor in either the EMS program or the Advising Services.

3. Submit an application of admission to ENMU-Roswell.

4. Submit an application of admission to the Paramedic program.

5. It is the student’s responsibility to have official high school transcripts and any college transcripts sent to the Admissions and Records Office by the required date.

Requirements for Admission into the Paramedic program

Program Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate

• Completion of the Paramedic program application

• New Mexico Licensed EMT- Intermediate

• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification (certification must be maintained for the duration of the program)

• Successful completion of Paramedic Entrance Exam (fee required)

• Completion of health guidelines required by clinical agencies

By May 1 of each year, the Program Director notifies the Office of Admission & Records of the number of positions available to be filled in the paramedic courses. The Office of Admission & Records form a Paramedic Review Committee to review applications. The Review Committee consists of the Office of Admission & Records Representative, the Program Director, the Paramedic Coordinator, the EMS Director of Clinical Education, a member representing the Advisory Board and one Academic Advisor to represent Student Services. The Committee meets after the Office of Admission & Records has completed posting final course grades for the spring semester. Students are notified by June 15 of their approval to progress into the paramedic program. Students who have not completed the prerequisite courses by the date of the first meeting of the Paramedic Review Committee will be placed on a wait list and re-reviewed for progression into the Paramedic program prior to the beginning of the fall semester.

Mandatory drug and criminal background checks are required for all Paramedic students prior to entering the clinical areas. This will be scheduled by the EMS faculty. Students should contact their instructor for details. Students must pass the mandatory drug screening and not have significant criminal offenses to remain in the program. Drug screening may be repeated based on requirements of clinical site contracts. Students must pass the mandatory drug screening and any mandatory screening to remain in the program. Appeals can be made according to the process outlined in the Student Handbook. Students exhibiting signs of impaired clinical judgment related to suspected use of chemical substances, legal or otherwise, will be removed from the classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting immediately. At that time, the instructor will implement steps according to the Health Sciences Unit Policy for Student Suspected Impairment. Appeals can be made according to the process outlined in the Student Handbook.

Readmission Policy for the Paramedic program

Previously admitted students who have failed to complete the Paramedic program may apply for readmission but must meet the following requirements:

1. Students requesting readmission should schedule an appointment with the Paramedic Coordinator and begin the readmission process at least 90 days before the point of reentry into the Paramedic program.

2. Students seeking readmission into the Paramedic program must prepare and submit a readmission packet to the Paramedic Program Admission Committee. This student will, at a minimum, submit a packet consisting of the following:

• A petition letter to the Paramedic Program Admission Committee. The petition letter must address the applicant’s academic standing at the time of any Paramedic course withdrawal and/or the circumstances surrounding any Paramedic course failure, and what action the student is taking to improve his/her academic success should he/she be admitted/readmitted into the Paramedic program.

• The student must retake and pass any and all course final exams covering all prior learning before review by the committee.

• Proof that all Requirements for Acceptance into the Paramedic program are currently being met.

3. The Paramedic Program Admission Committee, which shall consist of the EMS Medical Director, EMS Program Director, Paramedic Coordinator, EMS Director of Clinical Education, an academic advisor, and a faculty member from outside the EMS program, will review the student’s packet and will make one of the following rulings regarding the student’s readmission:

• Full admission without provision

• Admission with provision

• Denial of admission

4. Students who are not successful during their readmission must wait at least one year before reapplying.

5. Students are readmitted to the Paramedic program under the current catalog.

Transfer Students

Students seeking advanced placement by transferring from another Paramedic program must meet all the requirements for acceptance into the Paramedic program. In addition, applicants must meet the following:

1. Submit official transcripts from their program. A grade of “C” or better in all previous EMS courses is required.

2. Validation exam(s) may be required in the cognitive, psychomotor, and clinical areas to determine the level at which the student may enter the program (additional fees may be required).

3. Students desiring advanced placement may be required to repeat previously completed courses.

4. The Medical Director and the Program Director have final authority on admission.