Accelerated EMT Paramedic Program Overview: The Accelerated 12-week EMT-Paramedic Program at McCook Community College is designed to provide training and education to develop competent EMT-Paramedics. The Paramedic provides care to emergency patients in and out of the hospital setting. The emerging roles and responsibilities of the EMT-Paramedic also include public education, health promotion, and participation in injury and illness prevention programs as well as initial treatment provider. (Detailed sequence and course description lists are located on right side)
All training follows the Department of Transportation (DOT) curriculum and instructional guidelines.
The course of study is designed to enhance all facets of the EMT-Paramedic's scope of practice. Completion of the entire sequence of classes would lead to an Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Services. Completion of the specialized advance emergency medical courses would lead to a vocational diploma.
The accelerated version of the paramedic training consolidates the didactic training in which the students attend class 40 contact hours per week for 12 weeks. The clinical and field requirements are identical to the traditional program demanding 230 clinical and 200 field hours.
Upon completion of the in-class work, students are required to complete the training in a clinical/field environment.
Clinical/Field Training: Clinical/field training placement is the decision of the students. Students are encouraged to use our clinical training facilities and field service affiliations to complete their training. If a student opts to return home to complete their clinical/field training the college will work diligently with their chosen affiliations to attain training contracts, but there are no guarantees these agreements can be secured.
Upon successful completion of training the student is eligible to sit for the National Registry Paramedic Exam.
Students can complete the clinical/field and National Registry testing at their own pace, but the quicker the student successfully completes their clinical/field training and successfully passes the National Registry exam, the quicker the student can start earning an income.
Diploma and Degrees: When all facets of the program are finished the student will have completed enough credits to be awarded a Diploma from Mid-Plains Community College-an institution of higher learning and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. However, an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services degree is also available upon successfully completing the additional A.A.S. requirements. (Contact us for further information) Additional Certifications in ACLS and PALS are included in training.
There are several prerequisites:
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The student must be able to prove through valid credentials that they have completed an EMT-Basic program prior to admission.
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The student must be 18 years of age prior to National Registry testing.
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Once admitted into the MCC Accelerated EMT-Paramedic program, a criminal background check will be conducted by a certified agency.
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A block of immunizations must be completed. (Click on "IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIRED" list located at right)
Start Dates: (A seat reservation may be made for any session)
Session 1: January 12, 2009 - April 3, 2009
Session 2: May 18, 2009 - August 7,2009
Session 3: August 24, 2009 - November 13, 2009
Estimated Costs: ACCELERATED EMT-PARAMEDIC STUDENT EXPENSES
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NEBRASKA |
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OUTSIDE |
| Total Tuition (40 cr. hrs) |
$2,600 |
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$3,400 |
| Total Fees |
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$1,282 |
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$1,442 |
| Textbooks (estimated) |
$350 |
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$350 |
| Supplies & Copies (estimated) |
$100 |
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$100 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM COST |
$4,332 |
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$5,292 |
Room & Board:
| On-Campus Housing |
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| Room only(double occupancy) = |
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$1,050 |
| Room (double occupancy) & 15 meal plan = |
$2,200 |
| Room (double occupancy) & 18 meal plan = |
$2,350 |
| Additional $400 for single occupancy |
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| Off Campus Housing |
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| Room only (double occupancy-no meals) = |
$2,520 |
| Room (double occupancy) & 15 meal plan = |
$3,332 |
| Room (double occupancy) & 18 meal plan = |
$3,438 |
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| Room only (single occupancy- no meals)= |
$4,680 |
| Room (single occupancy)& 15 meal plan = |
$5,492 |
| Room (single occupancy) & 18 meal plan = |
$5,598 |
Financial Aid, Grants and Scholarships. Because McCook Community College, a division of Mid-Plains Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, students may apply for Federal Financial Aid, Grants, and institutional scholarships. Click on this link to Federal Financial Aid Website to complete the process.
Admissions/Registration Requirements:
1. Complete and submit the EMT Admissions Registration form along with a refundable $500 program seat reservation
2. Send a copy of the EMS-Basic Certification
3. Complete and submit a Housing contract and include a $200 room reservation and damage deposit fee)
4. If Financial Aid is required, click on this link to the Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) form and submit. While it is not a requirement, the form should be submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the start of your program.
5. If the student wishes to consider MPCC college scholarships/grants or waivers, click on this link and complete the necessary forms.
Program History:
McCook Community College has been continuously offering a variety of EMS related educational opportunities and has been training paramedics since 1983. The college began its accelerated paramedic training in May 2007 along with successfully conducting three accelerated EMT-Paramedic and two EMT-Basic courses within the same time period.
Program Coordinators and Instructors
Kathy Dernovich: Health Occupations Coordinator/Instructor. (e-mail - dernovichk@mpcc.edu) Kathy started her 27 year EMS career as a volunteer on a rural ambulance service. She became a certified Nebraska instructor in 1982 and began employment at McCook Community College in 1983 with the ultimate goal of becoming the second paramedic training site in Nebraska. This goal was realized when Kathy became the first National Registry EMT-Paramedic from McCook Community College's Paramedic Training Program in 1985. She has been the Director of Health Occupations and EMS Instructor for 25 years. The Health Occupations Coordinator is a full-time program director, who is responsible for the administration, organization, and supervision of the educational program. The coordinator is also responsible for instruction, quality review, long range planning, budget, ongoing development, securing instructional staff, and any other appropriate responsibilities to assure the quality of the program.
Dr. Richard Klug: Medical Director. Nebraska rules and regulations require that all EMT-Paramedic training programs have a Medical Director located locally. Dr. Klug practices in McCook and provides MPCC's education medical direction. The Medical Directors responsibilities are to review and approve the quality of medical instruction, supervision, and the evaluation of the students in the program, to assure and attest to the competence of each graduate.
Robert Molcyk, NREMT-P : (e-mail - molcykb@mpcc.edu) Accelerated Paramedic Program Coordinator/Recruiter. The program is coordinated by Robert Molcyk, Robert has been involved in the EMS field since 2001. In addition to teaching EMS classes for MPCC, he volunteers as a Fire Fighter/Paramedic for the city of McCook and works as a Paramedic for a Long Distance Ambulance Transport service. He also holds certifications for Advanced Life Support care in ACLS, AMLS, PALS, PHTLS and is a certified instructor for the field treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries by the Brain Trauma Foundation. The program also employs full-time and part-time certified Nebraska EMT-Paramedic instructors to provide the academic courses for the Emergency Medical Services Associate of Applied Science Degree Program. All instructional faculty of MPCC are required to hold a current Nebraska EMT-Paramedic instructor and Paramedic Provider Certification.
Contact Information:
Robert Molcyk, NREMT-P, Accelerated Paramedic Program Coordinator/Recruiter: Contact information -308-345-8197 or e-mail: molcykb@mpcc.edu
Kathy Dernovich, NREMT-P Director, Health Occupations Director: Contact information - 308-345-8160 or e-mail: dernovichk@mpcc.edu
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