EMS Academy Courses

The EMS Academy offers the EMT-Basic Program several times throughout the year. The curriculum consists of at least 120 hours of didactic, 60 laboratory hours and a minimum of 24 hours of clinical internship. The programs meet the requirements set forth by the Ohio Division of Public Safety and prepare the student to sit for the National Registry, which is Ohio’s certification test.

These offerings meet two evenings per week for four hours (6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) at both EMS Academy campuses. Upon completion of the course, the student will be required to complete a 24-hour clinical internship in a hospital ED and EMS environment. The requirements for all programs are the same.

Attendance to the program is mandatory and students must maintain an average of 80% to successfully complete the course.

Entrance Requirements

The EMT candidate must complete the following items prior to acceptance into the program. The following are required:

• Complete and submit program application.
• Complete and submit two letters of recommendation.
• Submit a two-page essay describing why they are interested in EMS.
• Submit a copy of a valid Drivers License.
• Complete and pass The Adult Basic Education (TABE) pre-entrance exam at a 10th grade or higher level.
• Provide a $50 non-refundable application fee.

Once you have been accepted into the program these items will be addressed on the Orientation Night of the course:

• Paperwork will be given out to complete medical requirements.
• Successful completion of a Drug Screening and Background Criminal Investigation (BCI).

Tuition

The tuition for the EMT-Paramedic Program is $800.00. Tuition includes the cost of the textbooks, access to the student text library, Blackboard access, student polo shirt, liability insurance, clinical and lab fees.

Tuition is due by the first day of the program.

Students with additional financial assistance needs should contact the EMS Academy for further arrangements. The only additional student cost will be the $70.00 fee for sitting for the National Registry upon program completion.

Download the application

The curriculum will mirror that required under the 2002 changes to the Intermediate curriculum as approved by the State of Ohio. Students will be required to pass the I-85 National Registry exam to be awarded State Certification.

Entrance Requirements

Students interested in enrolling into the Intermediate Program must complete the following prior to acceptance to the program. The requirements must be completed and documentation provided to the EMS Academy prior to the start date of the program. The following are the entrance requirements:

• Complete and submit program application (available in course documents).
• Complete and submit two letters of recommendation (available in course documents).
• Submit a two-page essay describing why they are interested in EMS.
• Submit a copy of your current State of Ohio EMT-Basic Certificate and a current copy of your AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card.
• Complete a physical examination by a licensed physician certifying wellness and the absence of physical restriction.
• Provide evidence of current MMR immunizations.
• Provide evidence of a current 2-step TB test (within three months).
• Successful completion of a Drug Screening and Background Criminal Investigation (BCI).
• Proof of a valid Drivers License.
• Provide copy of high school diploma or GED.
• Complete and pass TABE test with a 10th grade level.

Download the application

The EMS Academy offers two Paramedic Programs per year. This offering meets the requirements of the Ohio Division of Public Safety and is designed to prepare the student to sit for the National Registry examination. The offering consists of a 40-hour Anatomy and Physiology co-requisite followed by 500 hours of didactic and laboratory sessions. Throughout the program, the student must complete a minimum of 480-hours of clinical and field internship.

Attendance to the program is mandatory and students must maintain an average of 80% to successfully complete the course.

Entrance Requirements

Students interested in enrolling into the Paramedic Program must complete the following prior to acceptance to the program. The requirements must be completed and documentation provided to the EMS Academy prior to the start date of the program. The following are the entrance requirements:

• Complete and submit program application (available in course documents).
• Complete and submit two letters of recommendation (available in course documents).
• Submit a two-page essay describing why you are interested in EMS.
• Submit a copy of your current State of Ohio EMT-Basic Certificate and a current copy of your AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card.
• Proof of a valid Drivers License.
• Provide copy of high school diploma or GED.
• Complete the TABE test with a 10th grade level or higher.

Once you have been accepted into the program these items will be addressed on the Orientation Night of the course:

• Complete a physical examination by a licensed physician certifying wellness and the absence of physical restriction.
• Provide evidence of current MMR immunizations.
• Provide evidence of a current 2-step TB test.
• Successful completion of a Drug Screening and Background Criminal Investigation (BCI).

Tuition

The tuition for the EMT-Paramedic Program is $4,500.00. Tuition includes the cost of the text, student workbook, ACLS/PALS/ITLS certifications, access to the student text library, Blackboard access, student polo shirt, liability insurance, clinical and lab fees.

Tuition is due by the first day of the program.

Students with additional financial assistance needs should contact the EMS Academy for further arrangements. The only additional student cost will be the $110.00 fee for sitting for the National Registry upon program completion.

Download the application

Initial Training Courses 2013

EMT, Advanced and Paramedic Refresher courses utilize a cross-breeding of instructional medium which meets all objectives as outlined by the ODOT and National Registry of EMT's. These refreshers combine: distributive learning, instructor-based distance learning, traditional classroom methods and psychomotor review to execute the approved courses.

Valid for:

• State of Ohio
• National Registry
• NREMT Transitional Update

NREMT Transitional Update

The State EMS Board has adopted the National EMS Education Standards and the National EMS Scope of Practice Model as a minimum guideline for Ohio EMS providers. The action does not reduce the current Ohio EMS scope of practice in fact additional psychomotor skills have been added to the draft Ohio curriculum and scope of practice rules.

The NREMT Transition Policy requires a state‐approved course and the Ohio Refresher programs will be the only courses approved by the State Board to meet the NREMT transition criteria.

Cleveland Clinic's EMS Academy’s 30hr EMT, 40hr Advanced and 48hr Paramedic VILT Refresher Courses meet all objectives and policies set forth by the State of Ohio, National Registry and the NREMT Transition Policy.

Greater Knowledge • Improved Skills • Superior Patient Care

Cleveland Clinic & Regional Hospital EMT & Paramedic Employees:
COMPLIMENTARY

Cleveland Clinic & Regional Hospital's Medical Direction Fire Departments:
COMPLIMENTARY

All Other EMS Professionals

30-hour EMT Basic Refresher = $230
40-Hour Advanced EMT Refresher = $300
48-hour Paramedic Refresher = $350

Cleveland Clinic's EMS Academy in conjunction with approved and accredited EMS education institutions will be providing you a convenient option to practice your skills and prove skill competency. This is not a time to be "nervous," but a time to refresh and review and achieve the comfort in your ability to practice the EMS-related skills at your respective level. The psychomotor objectives are included within the refresher.

Cleveland Clinic's EMS Academy has reached out to collaborate with approved and accredited EMS education centers throughout the state of Ohio to better and more conveniently meet your needs. You can select a skills verification site from a drop down menu on the registration form. The selected Skills Verification Center will contact you to make arrangements for the date of the psychomotor objectives review.

Each Skills Verification Center meets or exceeds the requirements, has gone through a verification visit by our EMS Academy staff, will be periodically audited and represents an academic alliance with Cleveland Clinic's EMS Academy.

The psychomotor review sessions are one (1) day in length.

Please do not contact any skills verification center with questions as all inquiries must come through the EMS Academy.

Skills Verification Centers

• Cleveland Clinic EMS Academy- East and West campus
• Scioto Township Fire Department- Pickaway County
• Greenville Fire Department- Darke County
• Mercy St. Vincent Life Flight - Toledo - Lucas County
• Robinaugh EMS -Logan County
• Blanchard Valley Hospital- Hancock County

As a Medical Direction affiliate or employee of Cleveland Clinic Health System you are entitled to receive a complimentary EMT-Basic or Paramedic Refresher Course every 3 years to aid in the renewal of your State of Ohio Re-Certification. We are committed to you, your education and professional development as an EMS-educated member of our pre-hospital family. Providing you with the highest caliber of education ensures that our communities in which you serve are receiving the best care available as we continue to put patients first.

Register for Refresher Courses

• Register for Refresher Courses

Your employment will be verified with your respective department.

The CICP Program was established to provide Paramedics, Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and other medical professionals with the educational opportunity to advance their knowledge and understanding of patient care and procedures to the advanced level.

While the CICP program is specifically designed as an advanced medical program for in-hospital patient care, a secondary component addresses high acuity patient care in the ground, and air, critical care transport setting.

For more information on available classes in 2013, email Andrew Burke, CICP Coordinator at burkea@ccf.org.

The CICP pre-course is an on-line based program that is designed for students with various levels of experience to build their knowledge base in preparation for the CICP Didactic (lecture/lab) component of the program.

The textbook, “Guidelines for Air Medical Crew Education”, published by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), is utilized for the CICP Pre-course. Each chapter is authored by medical professionals that are recognized as leaders in medicine.

We utilize the Blackboard Learning System so that students are able to track their study progress by taking a short quiz after each chapter. The quiz is immediately graded, and the student is provided with feedback as to their level of understanding of the material.

The CICP Didactic component is composed of 88 hours of lectures, and labs, that begins where the CICP Pre-course left off. Medical professionals recognized as leaders in critical care present advanced level education, written specifically for the CICP program.

The addition of hands-on labs to several of the lectures provides the ultimate learning experience. By providing labs with the advanced lectures, students are immediately able to practice the newly acquired information to reinforce the skill.

Topics include:

• Family and Community Interface
• Mission Safety
• System Development
• Air Transport Considerations
• Medical Conditions
• Traumatic Injuries
• Obstetrics, Neonatal, and Pediatrics
• High Risk and Critical Care Patients

Students will get first hand experience in their newly acquired knowledge, and skills, during their exposure to high acuity patient care during their clinical rotations at various sites throughout Cleveland Clinic Health System, or in your area. Various Intensive Care Units, Level II Trauma Center, and Critical Care Transport service will provide the true experience, and the setting to begin to tie everything together.

Written Exam

All Paramedic students completing the requirements of the CICP program may sit for the Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) examination at a later date.

Skills Exam

In addition to a written examination, students will be evaluated on skills also. Utilizing the National Registry format, students must demonstrate competency in a variety of advanced level skills.

Not everyone is able to take the time away from work to travel to Cleveland for this program. One suggestion is to host a CICP program at your site.

Universities, colleges, and private services, with the ability to provide clinical time, are able to become a CICP Designated Site License. This will allow you to offer the CICP program in your area to meet your communities educational needs.

CICP Continuing Education Re-Certification Requirements

1. At least 36 hours of “Critical Care” continuing education with a break-down as follows:

Keep in mind that it is understandable that all the hour requirements may not be able to be met based upon the availability of local resources in each discipline.  Those who are unable to meet the above-stated requirements may submit in writing the details for their incomplete and it will be reviewed on a case by case basis.  However, there are several options such as conferences (i.e. CCTMC, AMTC, etc) to receive CEU’s.

2. Continued recertification and possession of a pediatric education cert (i.e. PALS, PEPP, APLS, SCOPE)

3. Continued recertification and possession of a trauma education cert (i.e. ITLS, PHTLS, etc.)

4. $25 card processing fee (check or money order to be made out to the EMS Academy).

Any further questions or concerns can be sent to burkea@ccf.org or call 216.523.7040 ext 46027

Certified Intensive Care Provider (CICP) 2013

The following are the 2013 dates for the Certified Intensive Care Paramedic/Provider (CICP) programs offered at Cleveland Clinic's EMS Academy.

The following are links to other sites, organizations, and colleges/universities that we have viewed, and believe that they provide information that is of benefit. Please feel free to email us if you have any comments regarding any of the sites listed here.

• Association of Air Medical Services
• Flight Web
• Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association
• United States Army School of Aviation Medicine