Section 2-040 - Admission Criteria

CMH EMS Education Manual

Some exceptions may apply. Please contact the PHS Clinical Chief with specific questions.

1. Complete Registration Form. http://ozarksems.com/education-application.php.
2. Applicant shall be at least 18 years of age at the completion of EMS and rescue courses and before any clinical time. Fourteen years of age is acceptable for community courses.
3. Student must have a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or GED prior to National Registry (NREMT) testing is authorized.
4. Applicant must have a current Missouri Drivers License for EMS and rescue courses.
5. Space may be limited and could be on a first-come, first-serve basis. A point system could be utilized for student selection and include such criteria as CMH employment status, answers to questions on the registration form, residency within EMS response area, and score on an entrance exam. Further considerations may be at the discretion of the PHS Clinical Chief.
6. Applicants may be required to attend an interview with the PHS Clinical Chief, and/or Lead Instructor.
7. Applicants may be required to successfully complete an entrance exam.
8. Application deadline is generally the start date and time of class. Applications will not be accepted after the start of class.
• Academy application deadlines are generally due two weeks prior to the start of the academy. Applications accepted after the deadline will be accepted into the program first-come, first-serve if there openings available. Applications will not be accepted after the start of the academy.
9. Students performing skills or clinical time on actual patients will be required to obtain a student ID at CMH Human Resources Department. HR department will conduct a criminal background check to ensure no felonies and no drug convictions before issuing ID.
10. Refer to Sub-Section 2-600-66 - Patient Protection and Student Vaccinations for required vaccinations for in-class participation and patient contact activities.

Students who require special assistance should contact the PHS Clinical Chief and/or Lead Instructor as soon as possible. All efforts will be made to accommodate the special needs of students.

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