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Course Catalog June 2021
9516 West Peoria Ave #7
Peoria, AZ 85345
www.WizardEducation.com
623 388 8900 fax 623 388 9614
Certified as True and Correct in Content & Policy
_Beth Wichman June 1, 2021
Executive Director Effective Date
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Introduction And Overview 3 PARAMEDIC PROGRAM - (NRP) 15
Owners/Officers 3 To Qualify for Admission 15
Mission Statement 4 Desirable Qualifications 15
Regulatory Oversight 4 How & When to Apply 15
Discrimination 4 Tuition & Payment Options 15
Equipment Utilized 4 Paramedic Course Description 15
Operating Schedule 5 Paramedic Program Objectives 15
Approval Disclosure Statement 5 Paramedic Program Outline 15
Welcome 5 Course Completion & Grading 17
Methods of delivery 5 Attendance Expectations 18
Main Campus 5-6 National Registry Exam 18
Distance Education - NREMT Certification Requirements 18
(Remote Classrooms) 6 Licensure, Certification &
Clinical/Vehicular Externships 6 Registration 18
Test Taking 6 Paramedic Licensing 18
Integrated Content 6
Ancillary Content 6
Main Campus Lab Experiences 6 ADDENDUM A1
Satisfactory Academic Progress 6 19
SAP Policy 6-7 ADDENDUM A2
Appeal and Grievance Policy 7 19
Record Responsibility 7-8 Instructional Faculty 18
Exams 8
Academic Probation 8
Maximum Time in Which to Complete 8
Attendance Policy ( Paramedic) 8
Hospital clinical rotations 8
Rescue Vehicle rotations 8
Graduation and Completion Req. 9
Cancellation /Refund Policy 9-10
Student Policy - Student Grievance and Appeal
10-11
Leave of Absence 11
Termination 11
Readmission 11
Student Conduct
11-12
Transferability of Credits 12
Placement Assistance 12
Housing Services 12
Student Services 12
Library Services 12
Study Practices 13
Records Retention 13
Ability to Benefit 13
English as a Second Language 13
Student from Other Countries 13
Special Needs 13
Student/Instructor Ratio 13
Academic Calendar 13
Financial Aid & Student Loans 13
Financial Condition of the College 13
Class Starts and Postponement 14
Credit for Previous Education and
Life Experience 14
Review of Prior Education GI Bill 14
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COURSE TITLE: EMT to Paramedic Acknowledgements:
Training Program
CLASS MEETING DAY AND TIME:
DIDACTIC: Employment & Placement
Every Monday-Tuesday 8a to 6:00p While (LEI) does not have an active
Placement Office and does not represent
itself as offering active placement
Session P101 : September 13, 2021-Dec assistance, the Programs Administrator,
13, 0221 the instructors and the staff are available
Session P202: December 14 2021- at any time to provide information on jobs
March 28, 2022 available in the area. No expressed or
Session P303: March 29, 2022- July 12, implied guarantee of placement or
2022 employment is made by (LEI) or any of its
representatives.
CLINICAL: Scheduled on a rotating basis
Catalog shall be available to students and
FIELD INTERNSHIP: Scheduled on a prospective students in a written or
rotating basis electronic format.
(LEI) observes the following holidays (no As a prospective student, you are
courses conducted and the administrative encouraged to review this catalog prior to
offices are closed): New Years Day, signing an enrollment agreement.
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday Within 10-days from the date a licensed
following Thanksgiving, and Christmas institution revises a catalog,
Day. Courses are not scheduled between or publishes a new catalog, the licensee
Christmas and New Year’s Day shall submit a written or electronic copy
of the catalog to the State Board.
Academic Calendar
(LEI) publishes its full academic calendar
on-line. It is available at all times for
reference on the worldwide web at
www.wizardeducation.com
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History of Ownership continue to focus on its commitment to
Wizard Education LLC was established customers and students
January 1, 2003 for the sole purpose of being a force for good. The enhanced
providing Advanced Medical Education scale and financial strength of Lifework
and continuing education in the medical Education will drive the Paramedic
field. The business of the new company Program to new heights. During this
was providing continuing education extraordinary time, it has become
programs such as abundantly clear how vital a strong and
ACLS,PALS,BLS,AMLS, ITLS Critical reliable EMS education is to the world we
Care programs and EMT & ALS-R live in. “With this merger between Wizard
refresher programs to hospitals, Education & Lifework Education Inc, we
physicians and EMS agencies throughout will deliver real choice and value to
the state of Arizona. The first Wizard students & customers and double down
Education paramedic program was on all the things customers have always
offered in Fort Mohave AZ, 2008. The loved about Wizard Education and now
program was an enormous success with we are going to do it on a whole new
all program graduates passing the level!”
NREMT exam, and becoming
immediately employed as Paramedics. Meet the Owners/Officers
Wizard Education continued to provide
paramedic programs in different areas of MCI LLC
the State to agencies by request. Cadence Ventures, LLC
In 2011an dedicated classroom, and Momentum Holdings LLC
business office was established in Peoria Endurance Holdings LLC
Az. Also in 2011 Wizard Education Twofold Ventures LLC
established the first remote site in Parker OTR Investment Holdings LLC
Arizona for the paramedic program Honey Orchard LLC
beginning February 2012. With success Tim Eiman
at using teleconference equipment at this Sundial Investments LLC
site mixed with on site instruction and Koch Strategic Growth Investments LLC
attendance by the group at Parker for
several classes at the main campus, it MISSION STATEMENT
became clear that Wizard Education had To improve Healthcare, by providing high
an excellent means of providing quality education in a pleasant
paramedic education to the rural areas of supportive environment.
Arizona in an effective and cost efficient
manner. Wizard Education has continued The Lifework Education’s Paramedic
bringing the much needed course to Program dedicates its efforts and
remote areas of the state and continually resources toward assuring a quality
graduating top notch Paramedics. education and learning environment for
In January 2021 Wizard Education was its students. The programs strive to
acquired by Lifework Education Inc. With produce EMT’s & paramedics with
this combined investment Lifework outstanding clinical abilities, and critical
Education Inc will strengthen is thinking skills who will provide a high
commitment to building the world’s best level of compassionate patient care that
Education network. The company will
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is thoughtful and intelligent in its The Lifework Education
approach. Paramedic program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied
To accomplish this mission (LEI) will: Health Education Programs
*Provide a comfortable classroom (www.caahep.org) upon the
environment conducive to learning. recommendation of Committee on
*Seek out areas in the State that need Accreditation for the Emergency Medical
Paramedic education and provide an Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
opportunity to attend classes in that
geographic area. Commission on Accreditation of Allied
*Select textbooks and learning material Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
relative and pertinent to EMS practice 1361 Park Street
*Provide equipment and supplies that Clearwater, Florida 33756
allow students to gain expertise in (727) 210-210-2350 Fax: (727) 210-2354
psychomotor skills www.caahep.org
*Provide high quality instruction from
experienced educators specializing in Committee on Accreditation for the
medical education. Emergency Medical Services Professions
*Provide excellent opportunities for (CoAEMSP)
clinical experience in the hospital and 4101 West Green Oaks Blvd., Ste.
pre-hospital environment. 305-599
Arlington, TX 86016
(817) 330-0080 Fax: (817) 330 0089
Regulatory Oversight www.coaemsp.org
Accreditation Arizona State Approval Disclosure
Lifework Education is institutionally Statement
accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Wizard Education (EMS #450372) is a
Health Education Schools (ABHES). Certified ALS Training Program by the
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Arizona Department of
Schools (ABHES) Health Services, 150 North 18th Avenue,
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314N Phoenix, AZ 85007, phone 602.542.1025
Falls Church Virginia 22043 Association Membership
(703) 917-9503 Fax: (703) 917-4109 Wizard Education is an accredited
provider by Continuing Education
Lifework Education is granted Regular Coordinating Board for Emergency
Vocational Program License # V1624 by Medical Services (CECBEMS) (provider
State of Az State Board for Private Post #WIZ6622) for EMT and Paramedic
Secondary Education Refresher programs.
The State Board address is: This approval means the institution
1740 W Adams St Suite 3008 complies with the minimum standards
Phoenix, AZ 85007. established under applicable law for the
Phone: 602/542-5709 operation of a school engaged in
Website: www.azppse.gov occupational instruction. It does not
however imply any endorsement or
recommendation by the state. Approval
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must be renewed with minimum CREDENTIAL AWARDED: Certificate of
periodically as required and is subject to Completion
continuing review.
CLOCK HOUR OF INSTRUCTION
(LEI) does not participate in Title IV Clock hours of instruction consist of 50
programs at this time. minutes of instruction in a 60-minute
period. Student and faculty will take
(LEI) does not contract any portion of its appropriate breaks throughout instruction.
courses to a 3rd party.
Methods of Delivery
Discrimination Paramedic programs currently offered at
(LEI), its staff and instructors do not Lifework Education are offered both
discriminate on the basis of race, residential and in hybrid format. Students
ethnicity, gender, sexual preference or attend classes held at the main campus
disability. Discrimination or acts of (residential) Or will attend a program that
discrimination on the part of any student is offered in another approved location
will not be tolerated. (Temporary Distance Education
Classroom), via a Live Teleconference
also, attending 5 main campus lab
experiences and any clinical or
externship experiences required by the
WELCOME program. Lifework Education is pleased
Prospective enrollees are encouraged to to be able offer courses via a Live
visit the physical facilities of the school Teleconference for students attending
and to discuss personal educational and from Rural Areas in Arizona. We feel that
occupational plans with the school it is important for students to be able to
personnel prior to enrolling or signing access educational opportunities in
enrollment agreements. (LEI) offers multiple modes of delivery using
certificate of completion programs and technology that transcends the reach of
does not offer degree programs. The geographic locations. Our goal in hybrid
school’s certificate of completion education to provide the quality education
programs currently dose not qualify for Lifework Education is known for and to
federal student financial aid, “All advance the movement of technology
information in the content of this school and its diverse applications in the 21st
catalog is deemed current and correct as century into our global classroom.
of the date of revision, and is so certified.” Lifework Education uses a professional
Annette Topliff, RN Live Teleconference System to provide
Program Director distance education, whereby students
can login from a remote classroom and
Approved are the following courses (in attend their Live teleconference classes.
clock hours)
Lifework Education Main Campus
Paramedic 9516 W Peoria Ave #7
Length: 1308 Clock Hours/ 46 Peoria, AZ 85345
Instructional weeks Lifework Education, is a privately owned
and controlled, single institution with the
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geological on-campus location at 9516 W the main entrance. A disabled tag is
Peoria Ave, Peoria AZ 85345 Lifework required to use this parking area.
Education does not have on-campus
student housing. Lifework Education does Office Hours
not share or lease campus space to other (LEI)’s administrative offices are open
Title IV institutions. Students, faculty, and Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
administrative employees are all housed 4:00 p.m.
in this single location. The campus area Staff and/or faculty members are
includes the side walk in front and to the available to answer questions and
side of the building, the parking lot in process enrollments. Generally,
front. Lifework Education does not own or instructors are available on weekdays.
control any non-campus buildings or However, if you have questions or
property. Lifework Education is open from problems with your classes or schedule,
8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.,Monday through please contact the Business Office or
Friday. Registration Office at (623) 388-8900,
(LEI) has voice mail capability for after-
Main Campus hour messages.
Lifework Education is a one-story facility
with curb-ramp access. The restrooms Distance Education (Temporary
are designed to meet all of the Classrooms)
"Americans with Disabilities Act" codes. The Temporary Distance Education
The class rooms are large enough to Classroom students course schedule will
provide barrier-free wheelchair access. be provided to the student prior to
Anyone needing assistance, should enrollment to ensure that the student
check in at the front desk, so that understands the dates and times they are
accommodations may be provided. expected to be present at the Main
The campus houses two (2) lecture campus*, or in temporary remote
classrooms, the rooms contain a classroom. In addition, Temporary
computer accessed In-Focus projector for Distance Education structure allows a
displaying Power Point presentations, student to remain as a full-time student in
video or DVD presentations and wireless the pursuit of his or her credentials, but
Internet access. The Internet is used to able to better focus on success without
download current information into the the barriers that oftentimes causes
classroom for instructional purposes. scheduling conflicts which interfere with
Student Parking: Student parking is their educational pursuits.
directly East of the main building. There • see Addendum A1 for classroom
are approximately 100 student parking location and Main campus lab
spaces. Daytime student parking is from schedule.
7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Students are asked to keep their cars
locked to avoid potential problems. Test Taking
Lifework Education is not responsible for A faculty member will be assigned to
damage to/theft from student cars. proctor exams for each Distance
Disabled Parking/Campus Access: education classrooms offered. Paramedic
Disabled parking is available in front of courses will have 2 mid-term and 1 final
exam. Quizzes and chapter tests will be
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administered via live teleconference by Some Paramedic Education courses
the instructor weekly. include ancillary electronic content found
on a text companion web site,CD-ROM or
other delivery device. When a student is
Clinical/Vehicular Externships: referred to ancillary content, instructions
Clinical and Vehicular experiences are on how and when to access the content
conducted under the supervision and is included in the unit and its use is
guidance of instructors and/or vehicular identified.
preceptors. Distance Education students Lifework Education Main campus and
will be supported by the Clinical Temporary Distance Education Students
coordinator in scheduling these. Every will be provided with the same caliber of
attempt will be made to use the fire education and student services without
departments, EMS agencies and regard to the method of instructional
hospitals in the area of the temporary delivery.
classroom.
Satisfactory Academic Progress/
Main Campus Lab Experiences Policy
Students should expect to be prepared Student attendance is necessary to
for lab experiences at the *Main campus complete the program. Satisfactory
as the lab lesson contents will be directly progress towards earning a certificate
correlated to the classroom content. This means students must meet academic and
is critical for the success of any student attendance requirements. Students must
engaging in education in a Distance maintain attendance as described in the
Education delivery format. The college catalog and as set forth in the
expectation of success in a competency Paramedic program specific policy.
assessment is dependent upon a Failure to maintain this standard will lead
studentʼs full understanding of the theory to dismissal. All applicable rules for
which will provide the necessary attendance and tardiness, in accordance
preparation of knowledge, in order to with published program policy, shall
perform a skill in the laboratory setting. remain in force and effect at all times.
Some of the lab activities will be See Policy & Procedures manual
discussion based and interactive, but will page#16
always correlate with skill sets and the
application of knowledge in a simulated PRIVATE PAY STUDENTS
clinical setting. CANCELLATION AND REFUND
POLICY:
Integrated Content
Lifework Education Paramedic courses An applicant denied admission by the
include integrated electronic content from school is entitled to a refund of all monies
the Paramedic text companion web site, paid.
CD-ROM or other delivery device. This
content is fully integrated into the related All tuition and fees paid, shall be
course of instruction with instructions for refunded if a student does not commence
its use and purpose. class attendance.
Ancillary Content
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Three-Day Cancellation: An applicant All refunds will be issued within 30 days
who provides written notice of of the determination of the withdrawal
cancellation within three days (excluding date.
Saturday, Sunday and federal and state
holidays) of signing an enrollment GI BILL® FUNDED STUDENTS
agreement is entitled to a refund of all
monies paid. No later than 30 days of CANCELLATION AND REFUND
receiving the notice of cancellation, the POLICY
school shall provide 100% refund. Withdrawing is the formal discontinuance
of a student’s enrollment at Lifework
Full refunds will be issued in the event Education and involves the student
courses/programs are discontinued. dropping all classes after
the course begins. Depending on the time
Refund after the commencement of of withdrawal, a student may be entitled
classes: to a refund of some part of the tuition. A
student choosing to withdraw from the
Withdrawing is the formal discontinuance school after the commencement of
of a student’s enrollment at Lifework classes is required to provide written
Education and involves the student notice to the Program Director. The notice
dropping all classes after the course is to indicate the expected last date of
begins. Depending on the time of attendance and be signed and dated by
withdrawal, a student may be entitled to a the student.
refund of some part of the tuition.( See
refund schedule below) Any GI BILL® Funded student who
A student choosing to withdraw from the Officially withdraws from a course is
school after the commencement of eligible for a refund according to the
classes is required to provide written following schedule:
notice to the Program Director. The
notice is to indicate the expected last GI BILL® STUDENTS ONLY
date of attendance and be signed and Refund Schedule
dated by the student.
% of the clock hours **Tuition
Refund Schedule: (Private Pay attempted: refund
Students) amount:
10% or less 90%
A student who withdrawals or is More than 10% and less than or 80%
terminated for any reason is provided a equal to 20%
More than 20% and less than or 70%
refund based upon the refund policy equal to 30%
More than 30% and less than or 60%
Prior to Third week of equal to 40%
instruction……….....50% More than 40% and less than or 50%
Prior to Fourth week of equal to 50%
instruction.............25% More than 50% No Refund is
After Fourth week of instruction……..……0% required
*The percentage of the clock hours
Any refund issued is for PAID tuition only. attempted is determined by dividing the
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total number of clock hours elapsed from repaying the full amount of the loan plus
the student’s start date to the student’s interest.
last day of attendance, by the total
number of clock hours in the program. Financial Condition of the College
(LEI) has been in operation continuously
Transferability of Credits and without interruption since it was
NOTICE CONCERNING founded in 2003. As an institution, as of
TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND the date of publication of this catalog, it
CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR has no pending petition in bankruptcy, is
INSTITUTION: The transferability of not operating as a debtor in possession,
credits you earn at LifeworkEducation has not filed a petition within the
(LEI) is at the complete discretion of an preceding five years, and has not had a
institution to which you may seek to petition in bankruptcy filed against it with
transfer. Acceptance of the Paramedic the preceding five years that resulted in
certificate from (LEI)’s Emergency reorganization under Chapter 11 of the
Medical Services-related programs is United States Bankruptcy Code (11
also at the complete discretion of the U.S.C Sec. 1101 et seq.).
institution to which you may seek to
transfer. Class Starts and Postponement
Classes for the various programs start
LEI)’s programs do not offer a degree throughout the year. Please see catalog
however, (LEI)’s Paramedic course may addendum. Postponement by the school
be eligible for college credit from within thirty (30) days of the original
Arizona Western College, Yuma AZ. starting date will not alter the terms and
Through this partnership students have conditions of the enrollment agreement.
the opportunity to obtain college credits Postponement by the school beyond
and/or earn an Associate of Applied thirty (30) days of the original starting
Science (AAS) or an Associate of date will terminate the enrollment
Science (AS) degree in Para-medicine. agreement with all monies paid by the
Director of Emergency Medical Services applicant to be refunded in full.
Arizona Western College
PO box 929 Credit for Previous Education and Life
Yuma, Arizona 85366-0929 Experience
Cell: (928) 210-9442 Lifework Education does not offer
Office: (928)317-6068 Advanced Placement or Credit for
Fax:(928) 317-6230 Experiential Learning
Financial Aid & Student Loans Review of prior education and Training
(LEI) does not provide any form of ( GIBILL® students only)
student financial aid and does not This institution will inquire about each
participate in any federal or state financial veteran’s previous education and training,
aid programs. and request transcripts from all prior
Students are advised that if they obtain a institutions, including military training,
Bank loan to pay for an educational traditional college coursework and
program, he or she will be responsible for vocational training.VA beneficiaries
utilizing VA education benefits must have
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all previous education and training
submitted to Lifework Education, so that
credit can be evaluated
and granted appropriately
See Paramedic Policy & Procedure
Manual for complete rules and
regulations.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: Tuition Payment Options
EMT to PARAMEDIC Option #1: Payment in full of $8450.00
LENGTH: 1308 CLOCK HOURS Due the first day of Course
INSTRUCTIONAL WEEKS 46
CREDENTIAL AWARDED: Certificate of Option #2: Payment Plan of $3950.00
Completion Due First Day of Course + $2500.00 prior
to(first day of 2nd Session) + $2500.00
Desirable Qualifications prior to(first day of 3rd Session = Total
Prior 2 years experience as an EMT with $8950.00
an ambulance or fire service provider Both options are available to all students
agency is preferred, but not required. (payable by cash, check or credit card)
To Qualify for Admission
Applicants must be at least 18 years of GI BILL® students only
age and possess a high school diploma
or GED equivalent. Applicant must also 1. GI BILL® funded Students will submit
have an EMT certification that is current, a certificate of eligibility for entitlement
and must have a current American Heart to educational assistance no later
Association Healthcare Provider-CPR than the first day of a course of
card. All applicants must take an entrance education.
exam and pass with a minimum score
80%. A passing entrance exam score is 2. GI BILL® funded Students will submit
good for one year from date of testing. a written request to use such
entitlement.
How & When to Apply
Each applicant will be required to submit 3. GI BILL® funded Students will provide
a completed application packet. The additional information necessary to
number of students accepted into each the proper certification of enrollment
program is dependent on the site by the educational institution.
location.
(LEI) also accepts alternates per 4. GI BILL® funded Students are
program, provided students have both responsible for payment of the
passed the entrance exam and submitted difference between the amount of the
a complete application packet. Students student’s financial obligation and the
will not be accepted without a completed amount of the VA education benefit
application packet. Students may contact disbursement.
the Registration Office during regular
business hours to request application, or Lifework Education will permit any
refer to our website at: covered individual to attend or participate
www.Wizardeducation.com. in the Paramedic Course during the
period beginning on the date on which
Course Charges & Fees the individual provides their certificate of
Tuition Costs 5210 eligibility for entitlement to Certifying
Books/Supplies 3240 Official under chapter 31 or 33 ( a
TOTAL 8450 certificate of eligibility can also include a
“statement of benefits” obtained from the
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Paramedic, Firefighter Paramedic,
website _ eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 Emergency Room Technician, Private
form for the chapter 31 authorization industry paramedic, special functions
purposes) and ending on the earlier of standby paramedic (i.e. concerts,
the following date: sporting events, state and county fairs,
• The date on which payment from the etc.) and others.
VA is made to the institution.
• 90 days after the date the institution Paramedic Program OBJECTIVES:
certified tuition and fees following 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the
the receipt of the certificate of Emergency Medical System, the roles
eligibility. and responsibilities of the paramedic.
2. Exhibit knowledge, understanding, and
Attendance Expectations application of the human anatomy.
Paramedic students may not be absent 3. Demonstrate an understanding and
for more than 32 hours total for the apply good history taking, clinical
program. Students are to notify (LEI) by decision making, to develop a working
phone prior to class time if they are going diagnosis.
to be absent or late. Notice of prolonged 4. Apply your knowledge and
absence must be made in person or by understanding of the required
letter to the appropriate school medications in the scope of practice for
administrator, as designated by the paramedics in accordance to AZ
Program Director. All absent time, Department of Health Services.
including late arrivals and early 5. Exhibit your knowledge of airway
departures, regardless of reason, is management and ventilation of the
recorded and becomes part of the patient.
student record. Students absent for 32 6. Explore trauma systems and develop
consecutive class hours from the last an understanding of mechanism of injury.
date of academically related activity, 7. The student will demonstrate an
including externship, will be terminated. knowledge of the cardiac system and
emergencies.
Course Description 8. Demonstrate your knowledge of
This course fulfills all of the training pulmonary emergencies.
requirements set forth by the state of 9. The students will learn and
Arizona for Paramedics. The paramedic demonstrate their knowledge of pediatric
program is an interactive, hands-on emergencies.
experience. All students are expected to 10. Exhibit their understanding of
participate to enhance the overall ambulance operations.
education in both skills and lectures. 11. The student will demonstrate and
Upon successful completion of this have an understanding in other
course, students will be eligible to take medical issues.
the National Registry exam (as well as
any state-sponsored exam in non-
National Registry states), the final step
towards licensure can lead to
employment in a wide range of job
opportunities, to include: Ambulance
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Instructional Faculty Registered Nurse University of State of
Instructional faculty members employed New York 1983 Associate in Science
by (LEI) are properly-qualified by
professional EMS experience and Clinical Coordinator/Student Services
additional education relating to Laura Lind NREMT
instructional methodologies. (LEI) selects Heather Plytas
instructors carefully and recognizes the
key role they play in imparting academic Registrar/ Admissions/ Finances
information in an organized format that Beth Wichman EMT
progressively builds towards student
success. Certain (LEI) programs that are
accredited by national programmatic Plant Services/Equipment
accrediting bodies require even more Suzanne Fratini
stringent standards for the selection of
qualified instructors. Part-time Instructors/Adjuncts
Angie Ropicky NREMT-P, CCEMT-P
Medical Director Paramedic
Lakeshore Tech 2002 Cleveland, WI
Marc R Matthews, M.D., M.S.,
F.A.C.S.,LTC Robert Tackett NREMT-P
Paramedic
Program Director Grandview Hospital Paramedic Program,
Annette Topliff, RN 1975
Diploma in Nursing -Toledo Hospital
School of Nursing, Toledo OH
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
University of Phoenix, Phx AZ
Critical Care Transport Specialist
LifeworkEducation Bullhead City, AZ
Lead Instructors
Carl O. Lind NREMT-P
EMT & Fire Science
Glendale College 1991
Glendale Arizona
Paramedic
Glendale College 1992
Glendale Arizona
Fred Killingbeck RN, EMT-P, CEN, FICN,
E-TNS,CCTS
Paramedic Phoenix College1984
Associate in Applied Science
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Schedule of Training
The program consists of 3 sessions Lab I Week 4
described as follows: BLS / Airway / Ventilation
Paramedic Course Outline: Lab 2 Week 10
Medication Administration
Session P101
Start 09/13/2021____ Lab 3 Week 12
End_12/13/2021___ Advanced Airway & Ventilation
Didactic Hours __178_____ Lab 4 Week 13
Lab Hours _30________ Cadaver Lab - AdvancedAirway/
Ventilation/Physical Examination
Session P101 Weeks 1-13
Course Progress and Completion
Injury Prevention Upon successful completion of Session
Medical Legal Issues P101, the Paramedic Intern will become
Ethical Issues eligible to progress into the subsequent
Medical Terminology I Session P202.
Cellular A&P
Fluids & Electrolytes Session P202:
Acid Base Balance Start 12/14/2021___
Intro to Pathophysiology End_03/07/2022__
Pharmacology
Skeletal System Didactic Hours __192______
Circulatory System Lab Hours ____16_____
Pharmaceutical Calculations Hospital Clinical Phase___168_(min)_(12
Vascular Access hours weekly)
Human Development
Patient Communications Hospital Clinical Phase(168 Hrs):
Respiratory System Scheduled according to hospital
Advanced Airway availability, and typically consists of two
Ventilation / Oxygenation to three days per week, pre-scheduled
Capnography / Oximetry eight or twelve hour shifts, for a period of
History Taking fourteen weeks. Students must be
Physical Exam available for clinical scheduling during
Nervous System this portion of the program
Patient Assessment
GI System Session P202 Weeks 14- 27
Urinary System
Reproductive System Trauma & Mechanism of Injury
Communication & Documentation Kinematics Bleeding & Hemorhage
Critical Thinking I control Shock
Genetics Soft Tissue Injury
Cadaver Lab / Invasive Skills Burns
Endocrine System
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Medical Terminology II Field Internship Phase( 500 Hrs):
Pathophysiology II Scheduled according to Advanced Life
Pharmacology II Support (ALS) provider agency
Head & Face Injuries availability, typically consists of two to
Spinal Injuries three days per week, pre-scheduled
Thoracic Trauma eight, ten, twelve hour shifts, for a period
Abdominal Trauma of fourteen weeks. Students must be
Musculoskeletal Trauma available for Field/ Vehicular scheduling
Orthopedic Emergencies during this portion of the program.
Malpractice Mock Trial
Respiratory Emergencies Behavioral Emergencies
Cardiology EKG / Rhythm interpretation Gynecology
12 & 15 Lead EKG Neonatology
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Obstetrics
Cardiovascular Emergencies Neonatal Resuscitation
Neurologic Emergencies Pediatrics
Renal & Urologic Emergencies Pathophysiology III
Toxicology Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Hematology Emergency Pediatric Care
Environmental Emergencies Abuse Neglect & Assault
Allergies and Anaphylaxis Special Health Care Needs
Critical Thinking II Home High Tech Health Care
Opthomalogic Emergencies Chronic Illness Care
Clinical Rotations Ambulance Operations
Incident Command
Lab 5 Weapons of Mass Destruction
Lab 6 Week 23 Rescue Awareness
EKG / ACLS / Cardiology Hazardous Materials Incidents
Patient Assessment Abdominal Pain
Advanced Medical Life Support
Course Progress and Completion International Trauma Life Support
Upon successful completion of Session Critical Thinking III & Dif Dx
P202, the Paramedic Intern will become Laboratory Values
eligible to progress into the subsequent Blood Products and Administration
session P303. Vehicular Rotations
National Registry Preparation
National Registry Practical Exam
Session P303 (Wks 28-46)
Start 03/08/2022 Lab 7 Week 34
End_07/25/2022__ PALS / OB/Gyn /Neonates / PEDs /
Chronic / Special Needs
Didactic Hours _200______
Lab Hours __24_______ Lab 8 Week 37
Field Internship__500__(min)___ National Registry Practice / Paramedic
(22 hours weekly)_ Oral Boards
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Graduation and Completion • This certificate serves only as
Requirements evidence that all aspects of training
set forth by the institution have been
To be eligible for graduation, students completed. It is not intended or implied
must have that the certificate of the course
• Accumulated, with passing grades, the completion in any way licenses the
required number of academic hours. student to perform the prescribed
• Maintain an 80% or higher grade in the skills.
course at all times, Final exams must
also be completed with at least an 80% Maximum Time in Which to Complete
correct. ( Students will be offered 2 All Paramedic students must have
attempts to pass the Trimesters final completed all objectives and successfully
exams.) completed all exams in any session prior
Grading 90% - 100% A to the beginning of the next session.
Excellent Students must complete all objectives
Above Average 80% - 89% B and pass the course Terminal
Competency exam within 10 weeks after
Unsatisfactory 79% or less F the official end of the program. Failure to
• Completed 168 hours of Clinical do so will result in termination from the
Rotations ( Required) program without graduation.
• Completed 500 hours (min) of Vehicular
Rotations ( Required) NREMT Certification Requirements:
• In some cases it may take more than • Pass the Paramedic course including
500 hours to complete the objectives of written exams, NREMT skill exam and
the Field Internship rotations. These must clinical and vehicular rotations.
also be entered into FISDAP. No credit is • Complete NREMT Application form
given for skills or clinical time that has not online at www.nremt.org.
been recorded into FISDAP. • Pay applicable fees to NREMT
• Verified satisfactory completion of all • Successfully pass the NREMT
program criteria for graduation with the cognitive exam
Program Director, Registrar. • Other information regarding National
• Returned any school property, including Registry certification can be found
books and equipment (not purchased) online at www.nremt.org
• All tuition and fees must be paid in full
in order to receive completion LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND
certificates. REGISTRATION
• Must complete and pass the NREMT Graduation does not guarantee eligibility
Paramedic Skills exam. to sit for licensure, certification, or registry
• Upon satisfactory completion of all exams
phases of the training course, As part of the licensure, certification, and
including such testing as may be registration application process, arrest
required by the institution, a certificate and court records of final
will be issued in the name of the adjudication for any offense other than a
student, bearing the official name and minor traffic violation may be submitted to
insignia of the institution where the credentialing agency for review.
course was completed.
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Applicants who have been convicted of a
felony and whose civil rights have not
been restored
may be considered to be incomplete by
the Institution until documentation of
restoration of civil rights is received.
Students should consult with the
credentialing agency for more specific
information.
Paramedic Licensing
Final Paramedic Licensure in the State of
ARIZONA, Arizona Department of
Health Services, 150 North 18th Avenue,
Phoenix, AZ 85007, phone 602.542.1025
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ADDENDUM A1
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Site #1
9516 W Peoria Ave #7 Fall Course ( Monday
Peoria, AZ 85345 & Tuesday)
Site #2
Holbrook EMS Class begins September 13, 2021
30 W. Vista Dr
Holbrook AZ 86025 Thanksgiving November 25-26, 2021
Site#3
Trimester 1 test December 13, 2021
Healthcare Innovations
450 W Maley St.
Willcox, AZ 85643 Trimester 2 Start December 14, 2021
Winter Break December 22-January 2,
Distance education students are required 2022
to attend these dates at the main
campus.
Main Campus Lab Requirements: Hospital/Clinicals start January 17, 2022
BLS Skills Lab 09/28/2021
Trimester 2 Testing March 7, 2022
Medication Administration Lab -
11/16/2021 Trimester 3 Start March 8, 2022
Airway Management Lab 11/30/2021
Cadaver/Skills Lab 12/06/21 Field/Vehicular start April 12, 2022
ACLS Skills Lab - January 4, 2022 Trimester 3 Testing June 6, 2022
Patient Management Lab - 02/28/2022
Capstone Begins June 20, 2022
PALS Skills Lab - 04/26/2022
Course End Date July 25, 2022
AMLS Skills Lab 05/09/2022
ITLS Skills Lab - 05/16/2022
NREMT Skills Practice - 05/23-24/2022
NREMT Skills Final - 02/17/2022
Oral Boards 6/13/2022
Labs start at 8am
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