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Paramedic Program

1316 Total Clock Hours
666 Didactic / 650 Clinical Hours

COURSE LENGTH

53-weeks

QUALIFICATIONS

Completed Application and Entrance Exam (non-refundable $50.00 Fee)

• Entrance exam passed with 70%
• Be 18 years of age
• Be of good mental and physical health and able to lift and carry at least 100lbs.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or have a legal right to work in the U.S.
• View O*Net Online (link)

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

• Valid Email Address and regular access to a computer
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Castlebranch Background Check/Family Care Registry
• Castlebranch 7-Panel Drug Screen (Negative within 6 months from start of class, may be subject to additional screening during course)
• Valid Missouri EMT License
• Valid BLS Card

GOALS

“To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.”

The Paramedic Education Program provides an excellent educational experience for qualified candidates, preparing them to become top-notch Advanced Life Support practitioners in their role as a Paramedic.  The program includes an academically rigorous didactic (classroom) phase, a clinical program based on the skills taught, and provides an environment that builds and shapes the students. Once the candidates have completed the program, they will be ready to meet the challenges associated with pre-hospital care and function as an integral part of an EMS system.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Paramedic education program covers all emergency medical concepts and techniques currently considered to be within the responsibilities of the Paramedic providing emergency care in a pre-hospital setting as set forth by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services of the State of Missouri. This program meets or exceeds curriculum standards established by most current National Education Standards published by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The education program will also cover topics related to future trends and care methodologies in emergency medicine.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Perform Trauma and Medical patient assessments.
• Demonstrate proficiency in EMT-Basic practical skills within the scope of practice.
• Understand basic vehicle operation, MCI operations, and aircraft utilization.
• Understand basic human anatomy and body system physiology.
• Provide adequate patient care based on assessment findings and questioning.
• Adequately write patient care report forms.

CLINICAL HOURS

Student must complete all clinical time in addition to course work to receive a successful course completion.

• Total Program Clinical Hours: 650 (350 Ambulance / 300 Hospital)

CLINICAL PRE-REQUISITES

• Copy of Driver’s License
• Current Health Insurance
• Medical Liability Insurance
• Immunizations

• Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Testing (TB Test)
  • 2-step TB skin test:  placements of test 1 and test 2 must be separated by at least 7 days; both tests must be within the last 12 months and 
  • Must be annually tested once every 12 months after initial 2 step testing
  • or negative TB Blood Test (QFT or T-spot) must be completed within the last 12 months
• Hepatitis B Series
  • In progress or verification of completion (series of 3- must have at least #2 prior to having patient contact)
• MMR
  • Positive titer with date of test OR documentation of 2 immunizations (one after 1980)
• Varicella
  • 2 vaccines one month apart OR positive titer
  • Flu
    • Exemption or annual documentation of vaccination
  • COVID-19
    • Exemption or documentation
  • Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) or (Tdap)
    • Within 10-years

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EMT Program

332 Total Clock Hours

196 Didactic / 136 Clinical Hours

COURSE LENGTH

18-week

9-week accelerated program

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed Application and Entrance Exam (non-refundable $50.00 Fee)
  • Entrance exam passed with 70% or greater or 80% (Accelerated)
• Be 18 years of age
• Be of good mental and physical health and able to lift and carry at least 100lbs.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or have a legal right to work in the U.S.
• View O*Net Online (link)

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

• Valid Email Address and regular access to a computer
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Background Check/Family Care Registry
• 7-Panel Drug Screen (Negative within 6 months from start of class, may be subject to additional screening during course)

GOALS

To prepare Emergency Medical Technicians who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Students completing the program will be ready to meet the challenges associated with pre-hospital care and function as an integral part of an EMS System.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The EMT-Basic course covers emergency medical concepts and techniques currently considered to be within the responsibilities of future EMT professionals providing emergency care in a pre-hospital setting as set forth by State of Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the current National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards. The Educational program will also cover topics related to the future trends and care methodologies in Emergency medicine.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Perform Trauma and Medical patient assessments.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in EMT-Basic practical skills within the scope of practice.
3. Understand basic vehicle operation, MCI operations, and aircraft utilization.
4. Understand basic human anatomy and body system physiology.
5. Provide adequate patient care based on assessment findings and questioning.
6. Adequately write patient care report forms.

CLINICAL HOURS

Student must complete all clinical time in addition to course work to receive a successful course completion.

• Total Program Clinical Hours: 136 (96 Field / 40 Hospital)

CLINICAL PRE-REQUISITES

• Copy of Driver’s License
• Current Health Insurance
• Medical Liability Insurance
• Immunizations

• Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Testing (TB Test)
  • 2-step TB skin test:  placements of test 1 and test 2 must be separated by at least 7 days; both tests must be within the last 12 months and 
  • Must be annually tested once every 12 months after initial 2 step testing
  • or negative TB Blood Test (QFT or T-spot) must be completed within the last 12 months
• Hepatitis B Series
  • In progress or verification of completion (series of 3- must have at least #2 prior to having patient contact)
• MMR
  • Positive titer with date of test OR documentation of 2 immunizations (one after 1980)
• Varicella
  • 2 vaccines one month apart OR positive titer
  • Flu
    • Exemption or annual documentation of vaccination
  • COVID-19
    • Exemption or documentation
  • Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) or (Tdap)
    • Within 10-years

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Advanced EMT Program

368 Total Clock Hours

192 Didactic / 176 Clinical Hours

COURSE LENGTH

24-weeks

GOALS

“To prepare Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.”

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) provides basic and limited advanced emergency care and transport to patients accessing the EMS System under medical control authority. An AEMT possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients in need and function as part of a team that link from scene care to the Emergency Health Care System. The AEMT should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an awareness of abilities and limitations.
2. Demonstrate the ability to relate to people.
3. Have the capacity to make rational patient care decisions under stress.
4. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
5. Function as part of a comprehensive EMS system.
6. Perform interventions with basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance.
7. Perform limited advanced skills and pharmacologic interventions beyond the level of an EMT.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Understand basic human anatomy and body system physiology.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of operational needs and utilization of resources.
3. Perform comprehensive assessments of medical and trauma patients.
4. Demonstrate proficiency of practical skills with the scope of practice required of an AEMT.
5. Display sound clinical judgement based on assessment findings and history gathering.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completed Application and Entrance Exam (non-refundable $50.00 Fee) • Entrance exam passed with 70% Be 18 years of age Be of good mental and physical health and able to lift and carry at least 100lbs. Be a U.S. Citizen or have a legal right to work in the U.S. View O*Net Online (link)

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

1. Valid Email Address and regular access to a computer 2. High School diploma or G.E.D 3. Background Check/Family Care Registry 4. 7-Panel Drug Screen (Negative within 6 months from start of class, may be subject to additional screening during course)

CLINICAL HOURS

Student must complete all clinical time in addition to course work to receive a successful course completion. o Total Program Clinical Hours: 650 (350 Ambulance / 300 Hospital)

CLINICAL PRE-REQUISITES

Copy of Driver’s License Current Health Insurance Medical Liability Insurance

Immunizations

• Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Testing (TB Test)
  • 2-step TB skin test: placements of test 1 and test 2 must be separated by at least 7 days; both tests must be within the last 12 months and Must be annually tested once every 12 months after initial 2 step testing
  • or negative TB Blood Test (QFT or T-spot) must be completed within the last 12 months
• Hepatitis B Series
  • In progress or verification of completion (series of 3- must have at least #2 prior to having patient contact)
• MMR
  • Positive titer with date of test OR documentation of 2 immunizations (one after 1980)
• Varicella
  • 2 vaccines one month apart OR positive titer
• Flu
  • Exemption or annual documentation of vaccination
• COVID-19
  • Exemption or documentation
• Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) or (Tdap)
  • Within 10-years

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Critical Care Program

90 Hours of advanced continuing education

COURSE LENGTH

10 weeks

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed Application and Entrance Exam (non-refundable $50.00 Fee)
• Entrance exam passed with 70%

COURSE PRE_REQUISITES

• Valid Email Address and regular access to a computer
• Valid Paramedic License
• A minimum of 2-years of experience as a paramedic (recommended)

GOALS

The CCP course is designed to prepare paramedics to provide advanced critical care during ground and air transport of critically ill or injured patients. Knowledge gained during this course will provide instruction and understanding of care beyond the standard paramedic.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Successful completion of this course will result in a certificate of completion, 90 hours of advanced continuing education, and preparation for the Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C®) and Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C®) exams administered by the International Board of Specialty Certifications (formerly the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification (BCCTPC®).

This course will provide advanced learning continuing education units designed to enhance your critical care thinking and advanced skills. Typical classroom presentation includes classroom lectures and hands-on technical skill training combined with low and high-level simulation scenarios. Not all topics of the course will be discussed in the classroom lecture, therefore the student will need complete online lectures and assignments not discussed in the classroom.

To complete this blended course and achieve the completion certification, all online and in-classroom work must be completed. Each week, you will have required reading, assignments, quizzes, online lectures, and in-classroom required participation. You must achieve a passing score of 70% on all quizzes to complete this course and attend at a minimum of 9 of the 10 classroom days.

Attendance is mandatory to complete this course. Students must make every effort to attend all in-seat class opportunities. Therefore, a student must attend a minimum of 9 of the 10 required in-seat classroom opportunities to be awarded a course completion.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• recognize different flight physiologies.
• understand barophysiology and critical patient transfer considerations.
• recognize and perform critical care patient packaging.
• recognize critical airway and ventilation management issues including surgical airways, ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP
• understand thoracotomy.
• perform and maintain chest tubes in critical care.
• maintain central venous lines.
• expand pharmacologic knowledge and its role in critical care.
• interpret laboratory data.
• recognize advanced 12 Lead ECG with correct interpretation and treatment.
• understand and perform hemodynamic monitoring in the critical care patient.

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