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Readmission Policy for EMT and Paramedic Students

Readmission Policy for EMT and Paramedic Students

  • 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.

     - 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.

  • No longer than twelve (12) months may elapse between completion of an EMS course and enrollment in the subsequent course.

Consideration for course readmission:

  • A student may be readmitted 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-1355, EMSP-1356, EMSP-2444, EMSP-2434, EMSP-2262, EMSP-2330, EMSP-2143, EMSP-2263, EMSP-2305 and EMSP-2164.
  • If the course that requires readmission is a co-requisite with other courses in that semester, the student may be required to readmit 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.
  • A student interview may be required at the recommendation of the program director or the admission and standards committee.
  • 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 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 the time of withdrawal.
  • No longer than twelve (12) months may elapse between completion of an EMS course and enrollment in the subsequent course.
  • The procedure for readmission follows the department's policy.

Unsuccessful in One Course:

  • Written notification at least one month in advance to the EMS Program Director that the student desires to reenter the EMS program. Contact the Program Director or Clerk for the Readmission Request Form.
  • A student interview may be required at the recommendation of the program director or the admission and standards committee.
  • Any student unsuccessful in one course can be readmitted by the Program Director.

Unsuccessful in Multiple Courses:

  • Written notification at least two months in advance to the EMS Program Director that the student desires to reenter the EMS program. Contact the Program Director or Clerk for the Readmission Request Form.
  • The Program Director will forward the written request to the EMS Admissions and Standards Committee.  The A&S Committee reviews requests monthly, on the last Thursday of each month.
  • The readmission decision will be determined by the EMS Admissions and Standards Committee.
  • A student interview shall be required with the EMS Admission and Standards Committee.
  • Readmission written assessment and practical skill assessment may be maybe required.

Unsuccessful Subsequent Attempt: