Emergency Medical Technician
PARAMEDIC

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Submit a completed Mesa State College application, including application fee, through the Admissions Office or reactivate application file if you have missed one semester at Mesa State College, declaring either the Certificate Program or Associate of Applied Science Degree in EMT-Paramedic as area of emphasis.

2. Submit copy(ies) of all transcripts from other colleges/universities to the Mesa State College Office of the Registrar, (contact previously-attended schools and have them send transcripts directly to the MSC Registrar and request a transcript evaluation. The Office of the Registrar will make the decision on which courses taken at a previous college will transfer to Mesa State College.) Transcript evaluation by Registrar is required for all courses taken at other colleges. Applicants must have at least a 2.0 ("C") on a 4.0 scale for all courses required for completion of the Certificate Program or Associate of Applied Science Degree. This policy applies regardless of when the course was taken.

3. Successfully complete (or be about to complete) general education requirements if applicable, and prerequisites (must complete all general education and prerequisite courses with a "C" or better before the beginning of the term.) If currently enrolled in a prerequisite, include an instructor-signed "request for grade" form verifying the grade you are expected to receive.

4. Submit a separate EMT-Paramedic Application prior to March 15 for priority consideration for fall entrance. Applicants may also pick up a course packet with application at Western Colorado Community College or in the Department of Health Sciences at Mesa State College. Please be aware that students are admitted contingent upon their passing the criminal background investigation through American DataBank (applicants will do the background check after admitted to program).

5. Submit proof of current EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate certification.

6. Submit proof of current CPR for the Professional Caregiver or Professional Rescuer.The only approved CPR certification for the EMT-Paramedic program is from the Mesa State College CPR program - KINE 265, the American Heart Association , the American Red Cross, or from Professional EMS Education (who uses the American Heart Association standards and guidelines.)

7. Set advising appointment with Danny Barela, EMS Program Program Director to fill out "Program Sheet". Phone number (970) 255-2662 or dbarela@mesastate.edu.

8. Applicants must take the "TEAS Test" (Test of Essential Academic Skills). The required test measures an applicants basic skills in reading, math, science and English. The cost to the applicant is $20.00. Payment for the TEAS test must be made in advance at the Accounting/Business Office at Mesa State College in Lowell Heiney Hall. They will accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards. You must take a copy of your receipt with you to your TEAS test session and give it to the proctor.

A study guide for the TEAS test is available for purchase at www.atitesting.com.

TEAS tests will be scheduled approximately one month before the application deadline. Once scheduled, there will be a link here that you will use to schedule your TEAS test.

Out-Of-Town Applicants: If you are an out-of-town applicant who cannot make the posted testing sessions, please contact ATI Testing at 800-667-7531 and ask about TEAS test proctoring in your area - and be sure to tell ATI that you need to take the TEAS Test for the Mesa State College (in Grand Junction, Colorado) for the Allied Health-Paramedic program.

9. Schedule pre-admission interview when contacted by the EMS Program Director. Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule a pre-admission interview. This interview will further screen applicants for the paramedic program.

All items must be completed prior to March 15 for consideration for fall entrance

SELECTION PROCESS WILL INCLUDE A PANEL INTERVIEW

It is the student's responsibility to make sure these items are in files by the deadline!

AFTER ADMISSION TO EMT-PARAMEDIC PROGRAM

1. Background checks are a requirement for the EMT-Paramedic program. To complete your background check, go to the American Databank website http://www.mesacx.com and follow instructions. Students must complete the application on-line including payment of associated fees, directly to American Databank (approximate cost ($60.00). This is the only background check that will be accepted for the EMT-Paramedic program.

2. There is a disclosure and written consent statement on the American Databank website; the student is instructed to download two copies, sign and fax one copy to American Databank, and fax one copy to the Health Sciences Department at (970) 255-2653. Students should also keep a copy for their file.

3. Obtain a physical examination. Physical form will be provided and must be completed with attachments and turned in before the first day of class. The first side must be filled out by the student and the second side must be filled out and signed by your health care provider

4. Along with your physical form submit proof of Measles/Mumps/Rubella vaccinations, 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations, proof of a current TB test (within one year), and proof of a tetanus vaccination (within 10 years). All immunization must be completed and proof submitted to the Health Sciences Department prior to the first day of class.

5. Submit proof of professional liability insurance prior to being allowed entrance into a clinical facility. If you wish you may apply for insurance through the National Professional Group as a student. The website is http://www.nso.com. Should you choose to go through a different company, the policy must be comprehensive general liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage liability with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 general total limit, and medical professional liability insurance with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 per claim/$3,000,000 annual aggregate.

6. Submit proof of personal health insurance. If you do not have personal health insurance, student health insurance (major medical) is available each semester for Mesa State College students. Students must complete an enrollment form and submit it with payment to the Business Office. Additional coverage is available for spouse and children. Rates are established by the insurance provider and vary based on coverage selected. Inquire at the Mesa State College Business Office in Lowell Heiny Hall.

7. Activate your MSC email account by going to the Tomlinson Library computer room (if not already activated). All Health Sciences students are required to activate - and regularly check Mesa State e-mail.

8. If interested in participating in the AmeriCorps UCAN Scholarship Program, you must attend orientation at a time and location to be announced. Failure to attend an orientation program will eliminate you from consideration for the program for this semester. For information on the AmeriCorps UCAN Scholarship Program, visit the website at www.americorps.gov.

9. Call the Mesa County Workforce Center at 248-0871 at least one month before classes begin regarding possible scholarship dollars. You MUST contact Workforce at least one month before classes begin.

10. Purchase name tags; you must have a name tag to do clinicals at area hospitals. See Kelly Losher, Administrative Assistant for the EMT-Paramedic program, located at WCCC/Bishop Campus, 2520 Blichmann Avenue, Building B, room 145, phone number 255-2630. You must fill out a form, pay cash for your name tag ($5.00 for a pin tag, $7.00 for a magnet tag), and it will be ordered for you and given to you on the first day of class. Again, you must pay in cash.

11. Provide shirt/pants sizes for purchase of uniforms. Uniforms will be purchased on the first day of class.

12. Download this "After Admission Checklist" to help you complete the above items.

All items must be completed and turned in prior to the first day of class.

It is the student's responsibility to see that these items are in files by the deadline!

Contact Danny Barela, EMS Program Director, at (970) 255-2662 or
dbarela@mesastate.edu to schedule an advising appointment.

For General Information
Kelly Losher
Administrative Assistant
Department of Health Sciences
klosher@mesastate.edu
(970) 255-2630
Fax (970) 255-2653

Revised 7/8/2008