Readmission Policy for EMT and Paramedic Students
Readmission Policy for EMT and Paramedic Students
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A student may be re-admitted to an EMS course ONCE following a failure due to poor academic performance or withdrawal from an EMS course. Students will NOT be readmitted to the EMT or Paramedic program if he/she has been removed from class or clinical rotations due to unprofessional behavior, academic dishonesty or patient endangerment. This applies to the following EMSP courses: EMSP-1401, EMSP-1160, EMSP-1338, EMSP-1355, EMSP-1356, EMSP-2206, EMSP-2444, EMSP-2434, EMSP-2262, EMSP-2330, EMSP-2143, EMSP-2263, EMSP-2305 and EMSP-2164.
- Failure of two EMSP courses will result in ineligibility for readmission.
- If a student has been readmitted following an EMSP course failure and subsequently withdraws from an EMSP course because of extenuating circumstances, the student may be readmitted if in a passing status at time of withdrawal.
- The procedure for readmission follows the department policy.
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No longer than twelve (12) months may elapse between completion of an EMS course and enrollment in the subsequent course.
- Consideration for course readmission:
- Written notification at least one month in advance to the EMS Program Director that the student desires to reenter the EMS program should include:
- Student name.
- EMSP course name(s) and the course synonym number(s) to which seeking readmission.
- Reason(s) for lack of success/progress in the course(s).
- Plan for success if readmitted (please be specific).
- Semester and year seeking readmission.
- Student signature and date.
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The recommendation of the EMSP Admission and Standards Committee. A student interview may be required.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
- Re-admission decision will be determined by the EMS Admissions and Standards Committee.
- Re-admission written assessment and practical skill assessment will be conducted to determine entry point.
- After an applicant has been accepted for readmission, the student will follow general Department of Health Sciences policies found in the Paramedic Student Handbook.
- If the course that requires re-admission is a co-requisite with other courses in that semester, the student may be required to re-admit in all courses for that semester.
- Students must complete the Paramedic Program within two years of first-time enrollment in EMSP-1355 or its equivalent.