The EMT-Intermediate program offers additional skills and training for EMS personnel. These courses may be taken by students wishing to gain additional medical skills, but not wishing to pursue a paramedic license. These courses may also provide additional training prior to entrance into the paramedic program. These courses are recommended for students with field experience as an EMT. This is a recommended pre-requisite to the paramedic program.
Special Requirements
Department Approval Required
In the interest of promoting successful course completion and advancing the job skills of licensed EMT-Basics, department approval is placed on EMT-Intermediate theory and lab. This registration requirement remains in effect until the open registration date of each term. EARLY department approval and registration will be granted to currently licensed New Mexico EMT-Basics. Current licensure status will be verified using the NM EMS License Verification Report. On or after the open enrollment date of each term the department approval requirement will be removed, thus opening registration access to all qualified students on a first-come, first serve basis. This will make EMT-Intermediate accessible to continuing EMT-Basic students who are waiting to take their state licensure exam. Please know that obtaining early department approval in no way guarantees a seat in the course. There are only a limited number of available seats due to factors such as clinical availability and job placement. Please contact the School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety (HWPS) for department override requests. The following information will be needed: NM EMT Basic License number, expiration date and CNM Student ID number.
Criminal Background
Most of the health programs in HWPS require students undergo the New Mexico Department of Health caregivers criminal history screening program. This involves state and federal felony criminal background checks with fingerprints. This must be completed prior to starting their program or prior to beginning their clinical experiences. Students with a disqualifying conviction can appeal some of those convictions through the New Mexico Department of Health. Depending on the program, students may or may not be allowed to remain in the program pending appeal. Students who do not successfully appeal a disqualifying conviction will not be allowed to start or remain in the program. A successful appeal does not guarantee eligibility for licensure after graduation in professions that require licensure.
Other Compliance Requirements
Many of the health programs in HWPS require students to undergo a routine urine drug screen, provide documentation of current immunizations, have a current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (CPR) certificate and other training prior to beginning the program or beginning clinical education, all of which, along with the criminal background check, are verified through the Office of Verification and Compliance.
Physical Requirements
Students must be in good physical and psychological health. Students may be asked to provide documentation of a recent physical examination. Many health programs require the student to be able to safely lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are made for students with disabilities. However, some disabilities may prohibit students from completing program specific competencies or gaining employment. Students with disabilities that may interfere with completing program competencies are advised to contact the School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety (HWPS) Office for more information.
Program Fees
Program fees cover costs incurred on behalf of the student for student-issued equipment, background checks, drug screens, etc.
Transportation
Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus training sites. (i.e. clinical courses at hospitals, internships, etc.)
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