EMS Applicant

Visit the EMCC/Atlantic Partners EMS website  www.apems.org (Phone 207-974-4880)

 General Information

The EMS program provides individuals who work with ambulance services, rescue squads, fire services, and other first responder organizations the opportunity to earn an associate in applied science degree.  The Intermediate Pathway is designed for individuals who are currently licensed (or licensable) as EMT-Basics and the Paramedic Pathway is designed for individuals who are currently licensed as EMT-Intermediates.

Program Prerequisites

The following courses/requirements must be completed prior to the application deadline.

• for EMS Intermediate Pathway:  EMT-Basic Licensure or eligibility to become licensed
• for EMT Paramedic Pathway:  EMT-Intermediate Licensure prior to EMS Paramedic Pathway coursework beginning

Application Deadlines

Because the start dates of the EMS-Intermediate and EMS-Paramedic classes do not follow the traditional academic calendar established by Eastern Maine Community College, the admission timeline and application deadlines differ from those established for other programs offered at EMCC.  Applications for the EMS program will be accepted as follows:

• EMS-Intermediate Pathway–>Applications open immediately and close Friday, June 22, 2012, at 5 pm.
• EMS-Paramedic Pathway–>Applications are currently closed for this pathway. 

Required Application Documentation and Selection Materials

All applicants should request an EMS application packet from the EMCC Admissions Office or print the materials from the links below.  Required application documentation which will be used in the selection process which must be sent directly to the EMCC Admissions Office includes:

• Application including $20 fee and essay.  The essay must be handwritten and will be scored based on content and communication skills (please do not reference your name or service on the essay);
• All previous transcripts (high school, adult education and college and universities);
• EMS Evaluation Packet including confidential recommendations from 1) your service chief or work supervisor; 2) your most recent EMS instructor, service training officer, or service medical director; and 3) a personal reference who can reasonably comment on your abilities.  Applicants must provide each evaluator with the evaluation form and an addressed envelope which should be returned by the evaluator to the EMCC Admissions Office.  Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to assure that the evaluators have submitted the evaluations to the Admissions Office before the admission deadline (see above). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Signed copy of the “Criminal Background Disclosure and Consent” form.
• Pre-Entrance Exams. Applications are required to pass a Reading Comprehension Exam and a Medical Knowledge Exam (see below) as part of the application process.  Applicants must call the Admissions Office before the application deadline at 207-974-4680 to schedule the Accuplacer Reading Comprehension Exam.

Medical Knowledge Exam

The Medical Knowledge Exam is based upon a standard study guide reference.  The reference for the this cycle is Brady, Emergency Care, 11th Edition Update, Chapters 3, 4, and 6. If applicants do not have a copy of this text, please notify the Atlantic Partners EMS (APEMS) Office for a copy of the referenced materials.  All test questions will be drawn from this material.  

The Medical Knowledge Exam for Paramedic Pathway applicants is scheduled for Monday, May 21, 2012, at 5:00 pm in Rangeley Hall, Room 107.

The Medical Knowledge Exam for Intermediate Pathway applicants is scheduled for Monday, June 25, 2012, at 5 pm in Rangeley Hall, Room 107.

Selection Timeline and Process

The selection process used for the EMS program involves an objective assessment of each applicant’s documentation including prerequisite coursework, pre-admission test results, essay and references.

The Paramedic courses typically begin in August; selection of candidates will be made in June.

The Intermediate courses are scheduled to begin in September; selection of candidates will be made in July.

Individuals accepted for either the Intermediate or Paramedic pathway will have the option of matriculating or attending EMCC as a non-degree student.