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PARAMEDIC PRE-PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

_____ 1. Be at least 18 years of age at the start of the program.
_____ 2. Be an Emergency Medical Technician, preferably with at least one year's experience.
_____ 3. Submit an Admissions Application and a copy of their medical insurance, current liability insurance, driver's license, and their high school diploma or GED Certificate.
_____ 4. Complete a personal health history form and submit a physician examination form completed and signed by a family physician.
_____ 5. Complete the college assessment test and an EMT Skills review test.
_____ 6. Successfully complete an oral interview conducted by the College's Paramedic Program staff.
_____ 7. Have paid all admission fees.
_____ 8. Have submitted payment for textbooks or have made payment arrangements with the Business Office.
_____ 9. Have ordered and paid for the paramedic uniform or have made payment arrangements with the Business Office.
_____ 10. Have filled out the necessary Financial Aid applications

All students are required to pay materials/registration fees prior to the start of class. Any student not paying these fees in full, will not be admitted into class. No exceptions will be made.

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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

 

  

NAME: _______________________________________ SS#: ___________________

 

Address _______________________________________ DOB ___________________

 

           ________________________________________ AGE ___________________

 

PHONE NUMBER ______________________________  _______________________

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DATES

 

 

Date of Interview   ______________________ By _______________________________

 

Date of Acceptance ______________________By _______________________________

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

EMT CERTIFICATE EXP DATE ________________________ STATE ______________

 

ALS AFFILIATE _________________________________________________________

 

 

ACADEMIC

 

Pre-Admission Test Date _____________________________________________________

 

 

Interview Date _____________________________________________________________

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PARAMEDIC TRAINING INSTITUTE

 HEALTH INFORMATION FORM

 

EVERY APPLICANT FOR ADMISSION MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM:

 

Name    __________________________________________________     Sex _________

 

Address __________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________  Date of Birth ______________

 

PERSONAL HISTORY

 

1. Have you lived in close contact with anyone who had Tuberculosis:

No __________     Yes _________     Explain ________________________

 

2. Have you ever had any of the following? None check here ___________________

___Rheumatic Fever/               ___ Diphtheria                   ___Allergies (specify)_____

                 Cholera                            ___ Poliomyelitis     

           ___ Heart Disease                   ___ Gland Trouble             ___Hernia

           ___ Hay Fever/Asthma            ___ Tuberculosis                ___ Diabetes

           ___ Food Sensitivity                ___ Speech Disorder          ___ Epilepsy

           ___ Recurrent Headaches        ___ Kidney Disease           ___ Scarlet Fever

           ___ Convulsions/Blackouts     ___Nervous Tendencies     ___ Bone/Joint Trouble

 

If checked, please explain: ______________________________________________

 

LAST DATES OF IMMUNIZATIONS

 

___ Small Pox               ___ Tetanus Toxoid           ___Polio         ___ Tuberculosis

 

3. Among your blood relatives, is there any history of /or present illnesses from the following?

___Cancer        ___ Diabetes            ___ Tuberculosis

___ Stroke         ___ Allergies            ___Convulsions

___ Nervous       ___Heart Disease     ___ High Blood Pressure

 

If checked, what condition, which relative? ______________________

 

4. Dates of significant injuries or operations which you have had:

 

If none, check here: _______

 

Injury or operation? ___________________________ Date ______________

Explain ________________________________________________________

 

5. Based on your most recent physical examination, do you have any physical limitations which would effect your participation in the classroom or activities such as physical education?

 

If no, check here _______

 

Yes, explain _________________________________________________________

 

6. Date of last chest x-ray? _____________________ Findings ____________________

 

7. Do you presently feel the need for Psychological or Health Counseling?

 

If not, check here ________

 

               Check services desired:

 

                       Health Counseling ______                       Psychological Counseling _____

 

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

 

1. In case of emergency, person to be contacted:

 

Name ________________________________________________________

 

Address ______________________________________________________

Phone_______________________ Relationship ______________________

 

2. In time of an emergency, I hereby authorize and direct the college to send me to the hospital or physician most readily accessible, and/or to administer necessary emergency care.

 

Student’s Signature _________________________________ Date ___________

 

3. Type of Insurance/Plan Number __________________________________________

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MEDICAL HEALTH FORM

  

Student Name ________________________________________________________

 

REQUIRED MEDICAL IMMUNIZATIONS (to be completed by Physician)

 

Tetanus (booster every 10 years)                    Date of last immunization _________________

 

Polio                                                             Date of last immunization _________________

 

Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)                   Date of last immunization _________________

 

*Hepatitis B Vaccine                                  Date of last immunization _________________

  

RECOMMENDED MEDICAL IMMUNIZATIONS

 

Influenza                                                       Date of last immunization _________________

 

Typhoid                                                        Date of last immunization _________________

 

If the physician feels certain immunizations are not necessary, please include a statement to that effect.

 

_____________________________________________________________________________           

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

 

 

____________________________________                      __________________________

 

Physicians Signature                                                                  Date

 

*Note: If student declines to be immunized against Hepatitis B, a declination statement must be provided.

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HEPATITIS B

DECLINATION STATEMENT

 

I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, I may be at risk of acquiring Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) injection. I have been given the opportunity to vaccinate with Hepatitis B vaccine and decline at this time.

 

 

I understand that by declining this vaccine, I continue to be at risk of acquiring Hepatitis B. If, in the future, I continue to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I want to be vaccinated with Hepatitis B Vaccine I will do so at my own cost.

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________________________    ___________________________

Student Signature                                                                                      Date

 

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In addition to previous program prerequisites, students must fill out appropriate financial aid applications. An appointment can be made by calling the Lackawanna College Financial Aid Office at 961-7859.

Registration Fee $ 100.00

(Fee is non-refundable and must be submitted with the application. Testing will not be scheduled until fee is paid.)

Uniform Fee $ 120.00

(Fee is non-refundable and due upon acceptance into the program.)

Books and Clinical Software $ 560.00

(Fee is non-refundable and due upon acceptance into the program.)

All fees, including registration, uniform and books must be paid in full before

the semester begins.

Tuition:

First Semester $4,800.00

Second Semester $4,800.00

Total cost for the program $10,380.00  

*Students who qualify may receive funding through Financial Aid to cover the full cost of tuition.

 

Financial Aid Information

Lackawanna College makes every effort to help students meet their educational expenses. All students are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which are available in the Financial Aid Office. The Federal Pell Grant and several loan programs may be available to eligible paramedic students. Please call 570-961-7859 to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Grasso.

Business Office Information

The College requires that all tuition be paid in full prior to classes beginning in any semester. Any and all collection expenses incurred by the College to collect any delinquent receivables are the responsibility of the student.