In accordance with college policy as stated in the College Catalog, this publication is not to be construed as a contract between the student and the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Program. All programs within the Division of Allied Health reserve the right to make changes at any time in individual courses, the curriculum leading to a degree or certificate, as well as policies contained in the EMT Information Packet, College Catalog, course syllabus, student handbook, and web. Students are required to be familiar with and observe all rules and regulations of the college.

The program is a one semester Certificate of Proficiency program. Upon successful completion of the EMT course, students are eligible to take the State of Arkansas and National Registry EMT-Basic practical and written examinations for certification. An Arkansas criminal background check is required. Applicants should be aware that violation of any federal, state, or local drug law or conviction of a crime may preclude certification as an EMT. In addition, clinical facilities also may require a criminal background check and/or substance abuse test as a condition of clinical practice in the respective facility.  Inability to complete the clinical portion of the course because of failure to meet these requirements will result in course failure.

Applicants who have a revoked or encumbered license in another healthcare field are also advised to check with the Arkansas Department of Health and the National Registry to determine eligibility to write the practical and written exams.

The EMT program is approved by the Arkansas Department of Health: Section of EMS and Trauma Systems, 5800 West 10th Street, Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204-1763, phone: (501) 661-2262.

ADA Policy

Lynn Boone, the Vice Chancellor for Students Services, serves as the ADA Compliance Officer. If you reside in Arkansas County you may contact the Vice Chancellor in DeWitt, Carolyn Turner, or Dr. Susan Luebke, the Vice Chancellor for Stuttgart. The process of student referral under the American Disabilities Act can be found in the College Student Handbook.

FERPA Policy

 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. A student has the right to inspect and review all of his/her records that meet the definition of educational records. No third party has the right to review student records. Directory information can be provided unless the student requests that it be withheld.

Health Insurance

 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas does not provide insurance for its students. The college does encourage each student to secure his/her own insurance, and for that reason, the college has contacted United States Healthcare Student Resources. Forms for this insurance are available in the Registrar’s office.

ACTS

 The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas Public Colleges and Universities. Student s are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admission and degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as “No Comparable Course.” Additionally courses with “D” frequently do not transfer and institutional policies may vary. ACTS may be accessed on the Internet by going to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) Website and selecting Course Transfer.