Prerequisites
- Course applicants must be currently enrolled Brown students or other students who have a medical pathway or demonstrated interest in prehospital care; priority is given to Brown students.
- Course applicants must submit proof of all required vaccinations at start of the course. Those are:
Varicella
Tdap
MMR
Hep B
Flu Vaccine
PPD test for Tuberculosis, must be current (annual test must be valid through August)
Attendance
- Per licensing regulations, attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. Valid medical excuses or other emergency reasons will be acceptable for no more than three (3) absences. Participants who miss more than 3 classes, or do not participate in Skills Assessments, ED Observation time, or Ambulance Ride Time may not complete the course for a certificate.
- Punctuality is expected. The class begins promptly at the designated time.
- Students who miss classes are responsible for contacting the Lead Instructor for Curriculum to arrange for one or more of the following:
Didactic Review: Lecture PowerPoints are available for students on the Course Website.
Written Assessment Makeup: Makeup quizzes and exams will be facilitated for students with excused absences only.
Skills Session Makeup: Scheduled time with a Skills Instructor, at a time convenient to the instructor, is available for students with excused absences.
Integrated simulation days and Workshops may not be made up. Decisions regarding course completion are made on a case by case basis depending on what was missed.
Open skill hours are part of the course and are individually managed; students who miss any formal skills sessions are required to use open skill hours to catch up.
Performance of Skills
- Active participation is required of all students. Students must be able to perform skills, lift significant weight, and safely carry other members of the class during practice sessions.
- Students who do not actively participate in skills will not receive credit for that class session and will be assigned an absence.
- Students who are injured or become incapacitated (eg broken leg or arm) after enrolling in the course will not be allowed to continue unless the IC determines that a makeup schedule is reasonable.
Safety, Confidentiality, and Infection Control
- Safety and infection control practices are paramount. All students are expected to adhere to specific safety guidelines presented for various activities and to maintain a concern for safety at all times. Safety gear is assigned for certain activities and includes protective eyewear, hardhats, and work gloves.
- Infection control measures are practiced during every skills session. These measures include hand hygiene, decontamination of assessment tools and manikins, and appropriate donning and doffing of PPE during integrated simulations and certain skill demonstrations. Appropriate infection control measures are considered part of successful skill demonstration.
- Confidentiality is expected among all medical providers and is likewise expected of EMT students who are shadowing licensed providers.
- All students must sign the Assumption of Risk and Confidentiality statement prior to the start of the course.
Course Content, Assessments, and Grades
- Completion of all assignments and assessments is expected. This includes:
Assigned reading
Reading quizzes
Written responses
Ancillary assignments
Practical quizzes
Exams
- PowerPoints and other resources will be available on the course website but are not considered a substitute for class attendance unless otherwise stated.
- Quizzes and exams must be taken on the posted date; exceptions will be granted only for emergency situations. Missed quizzes and exams that have not been excused may not be made up.
- Electronic/Canvas assignments and assessments are due as assigned and access to those assignments will be disabled after the due date/time.
- Successful course completion is based on attendance record, passing exam average (70%,) and demonstrated proficiency with all psychomotor skills.
- Students may receive remediation but are responsible for fulfilling the requirements of all remedial assessments coordinated for specified dates and times.
- Remediation after the final written exam is not permitted.
- Testing accommodations for eligible students with disabilities are arranged directly through the NREMT. Their policies are found on the NREMT website under EMT Certification--Certification Process--ADA.
- All course participants are responsible for their own National Registry accounts, affiliations, and NREMT exam procedures.
Propriety and Dress Code
- All participants are required to dress appropriately for practical skill sessions and workshops. Reasonable shorts or pants, crew neck t-shirts or similar, and sneakers are required. Low tops, short shorts, dresses, and flip flops or high heels are not appropriate dress.
- Students who are not dressed appropriately will be sent home to change or given an alternative outfit.
- All students are required to have a WATCH and a PEN for class in addition to a notebook and the assigned texts.
- Electronic devices, including laptops, tablet devices, and phones are not allowed during class sessions unless a project or assignment requires them. Participants may bring devices but their use will remain at the discretion of the instructor.
- Appropriate behavior and teamwork are expected of all course participants. No student will be allowed to continue participation in the course if there is suspicion of alcohol or drug intoxication or use prior to or during class time. Policies of behavior for students at Brown University are recognized as the standard for students of this campus affiliated course. This includes the policy for sexual harassment, as well as other forms of discrimination as outlined in the Code of Conduct of Brown University.
Tuition and Fees
- Course tuition is due on the dates indicated. Tuition payments are non-refundable. Total cost is $1600.
$600 deposit due at time of application
$500 tuition installment due on June 1
$500 tuition balance due on July 1
- All students are responsible for their own NREMT exam fees and the cost of any optional study guides not included with the textbook materials.
Contacts and Notifications
- In the rare event of weather conditions or other emergencies that require class postponement or cancellation, notification will be made via email.
- All curricular questions should be directed to the course Instructor Coordinator (IC.)
Amy Sanderson, RI AEMT-C/IC #11706
Amy_Sanderson@brown.edu. 401-578-7115