Tri-Rivers/MGH School of Paramedicine Financial Aid Available
Tri-Rivers / Marion General Hospital School of Paramedicine
Paramedic Program
ODPS Accreditation #329
900 plus Hours
(400 Clinical minimum / 500 Classroom)
1 Unit Day Class: January 2, 2013 to December 13, 2013
Weekday Classes 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Admission Criteria / Process
No individual will be excluded due to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, religion, marital status or disability.
1. Application Procedure: A signed and completed application and $95 non-refundable application fee are required in order to be able to sit for the pre-entrance examinations.
2. Pre-entrance Tests include a test of EMT knowledge and three ACT Workkeys tests: Reading, Locating Information, and Math. Allow four hours for the pre-entrance exam time. Test must be scheduled in advance by calling (740) 389-4682 ext. 500. Please refer to list of test dates included.
A score of 75% on the written EMT knowledge pretest is required. An applicant may have one opportunity to retest, if the initial score is at least 70%. Otherwise, candidates will be recommended to review and wait for the next year’s program. Pre-entrance test is based on National EMS Standards.
Students will also be required to pass entry-level ACT Workkeys skills in Reading, Math and Locating Information. If a student doesn’t meet the test scores, he/she may be referred to adult basic literacy education, independent study, or attendance at a class. An individual may retake any of these tests until they pass. Each additional test retake will require payment of a $15 fee.
3. Interview Process: An interview with the Program Coordinator and one other staff member is required. Interviews may be held in teams of two to three people. The applicant must have documentation of the three personal references submitted at the time of, or before the interview or the interview will not be held. Applicants need to realize that one poor reference may eliminate them from being accepted. Candidates are also encouraged to dress appropriately for the interview. The interview will be scored according to the following:
Communication Skills – Verbal and Non-verbal and Listening; Personal Appearance; EMT Experience; Personal Motivation, Attitude and Maturity.
4. Notification of Admissions: Based upon the results of the interviews, persons will be recommended for admissions. Students will need to complete the following to be accepted to the class:
A. Pay the non-refundable admission fee of $400 in full to reserve your spot in class
B. Show evidence of an AHA Healthcare Provider Card. Card must be current during the class time enrolled. If the card expires during the class, the student must recertify.
C. Complete the class pre-requisites:
1. All students must satisfactorily complete the Web Centric Medical Terminology and Web-Enhanced Anatomy and Physiology class (November 6, 9, 12, 15,21,27,30, and December 3,6,12), or submit a transcript of completion of Medical Terminology to the Program Coordinator. After submitting a transcript of a previous Medical Terminology class, schedule to take the Medical Terminology challenge test. There is a $50 non-refundable testing fee. Satisfactory performance of 75% or above is required for these tests.
D. Submit the complete and accurate physical exam form, along with documentation of all required immunizations for the clinical site at MGH. Immunizations may be done at:
Occupational Health, 1050 Delaware Avenue, Marion on M, T, W, F, 8am – 12pm or 1pm –
5pm or contact your physician.
5. Notification of Acceptance: Applicants will be notified of acceptance when all of the above steps have been completed satisfactorily.
COSTS DUE THE SCHOOL
Application Fee (non-refundable – due when application is returned to Tri-Rivers) $ 95.00
Admission Fee (non-refundable – due upon acceptance into the program) 400.00
Medical Terminology Tuition (Can test out with proper documentation and $50 NR fee) 379.00
Anatomy & Physiology Tuition (Can test out with proper documentation and $50 NR fee) 379.00
Tuition – due prior to the first day of each quarter $1,575 per quarter x 4 quarters 6,300.00
Total due the school $ 7,553.00
Other Costs (Estimated
Physical Exam $ 441.00
Hepatitis B Vaccine 42.00 – 50.00
Mantoux 2 Step 24.00
Rubella Titer 41.00
Varicella Titer 41.00
8 Panel Drug Screening 40.00
Textbooks 590.00
Watch w/ second hand 35.00
Paper Supplies 100.00
BCI & I 60.00
Unless a double payment has inadvertently been made, no refund will be issued to a student without the students first submitting a request in writing to the Chief of Public Safety Services explaining the extenuating circumstances and proof wherever possible. If a decision is made to issue a partial or full refund, please keep in mind that any refunds that are ultimately issued may take four weeks to process.
*Costs subject to change
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits all programs and activities receiving federal funding from discriminating against any otherwise qualified handicapped individuals.
Individuals must be able to meet all the program’s requirements, despite any disabilities. In order to be in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, the following is a list of essential functions for prospective students who wish to pursue their education in paramedicine:
Students need to be aware that this profession requires physical abilities adequate to safely and accurately carry out duties such as: manual dexterity required for preparing and administering medications, physical ability to transfer patients, ability to read medication labels and patient records, hear blood pressure, heart, and breath sounds through a stethoscope (specific types are available), speak English clearly enough for most patients to understand, write the English language and understand the verbal communication of English speaking clients.
Call Tyler Gray at 740-389-4681 Ext. 351 or 740-262-3961 for more information.
Email: [email protected]
Paramedic Program
ODPS Accreditation #329
900 plus Hours
(400 Clinical minimum / 500 Classroom)
1 Unit Day Class: January 2, 2013 to December 13, 2013
Weekday Classes 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Admission Criteria / Process
No individual will be excluded due to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, religion, marital status or disability.
1. Application Procedure: A signed and completed application and $95 non-refundable application fee are required in order to be able to sit for the pre-entrance examinations.
2. Pre-entrance Tests include a test of EMT knowledge and three ACT Workkeys tests: Reading, Locating Information, and Math. Allow four hours for the pre-entrance exam time. Test must be scheduled in advance by calling (740) 389-4682 ext. 500. Please refer to list of test dates included.
A score of 75% on the written EMT knowledge pretest is required. An applicant may have one opportunity to retest, if the initial score is at least 70%. Otherwise, candidates will be recommended to review and wait for the next year’s program. Pre-entrance test is based on National EMS Standards.
Students will also be required to pass entry-level ACT Workkeys skills in Reading, Math and Locating Information. If a student doesn’t meet the test scores, he/she may be referred to adult basic literacy education, independent study, or attendance at a class. An individual may retake any of these tests until they pass. Each additional test retake will require payment of a $15 fee.
3. Interview Process: An interview with the Program Coordinator and one other staff member is required. Interviews may be held in teams of two to three people. The applicant must have documentation of the three personal references submitted at the time of, or before the interview or the interview will not be held. Applicants need to realize that one poor reference may eliminate them from being accepted. Candidates are also encouraged to dress appropriately for the interview. The interview will be scored according to the following:
Communication Skills – Verbal and Non-verbal and Listening; Personal Appearance; EMT Experience; Personal Motivation, Attitude and Maturity.
4. Notification of Admissions: Based upon the results of the interviews, persons will be recommended for admissions. Students will need to complete the following to be accepted to the class:
A. Pay the non-refundable admission fee of $400 in full to reserve your spot in class
B. Show evidence of an AHA Healthcare Provider Card. Card must be current during the class time enrolled. If the card expires during the class, the student must recertify.
C. Complete the class pre-requisites:
1. All students must satisfactorily complete the Web Centric Medical Terminology and Web-Enhanced Anatomy and Physiology class (November 6, 9, 12, 15,21,27,30, and December 3,6,12), or submit a transcript of completion of Medical Terminology to the Program Coordinator. After submitting a transcript of a previous Medical Terminology class, schedule to take the Medical Terminology challenge test. There is a $50 non-refundable testing fee. Satisfactory performance of 75% or above is required for these tests.
D. Submit the complete and accurate physical exam form, along with documentation of all required immunizations for the clinical site at MGH. Immunizations may be done at:
Occupational Health, 1050 Delaware Avenue, Marion on M, T, W, F, 8am – 12pm or 1pm –
5pm or contact your physician.
5. Notification of Acceptance: Applicants will be notified of acceptance when all of the above steps have been completed satisfactorily.
COSTS DUE THE SCHOOL
Application Fee (non-refundable – due when application is returned to Tri-Rivers) $ 95.00
Admission Fee (non-refundable – due upon acceptance into the program) 400.00
Medical Terminology Tuition (Can test out with proper documentation and $50 NR fee) 379.00
Anatomy & Physiology Tuition (Can test out with proper documentation and $50 NR fee) 379.00
Tuition – due prior to the first day of each quarter $1,575 per quarter x 4 quarters 6,300.00
Total due the school $ 7,553.00
Other Costs (Estimated
Physical Exam $ 441.00
Hepatitis B Vaccine 42.00 – 50.00
Mantoux 2 Step 24.00
Rubella Titer 41.00
Varicella Titer 41.00
8 Panel Drug Screening 40.00
Textbooks 590.00
Watch w/ second hand 35.00
Paper Supplies 100.00
BCI & I 60.00
Unless a double payment has inadvertently been made, no refund will be issued to a student without the students first submitting a request in writing to the Chief of Public Safety Services explaining the extenuating circumstances and proof wherever possible. If a decision is made to issue a partial or full refund, please keep in mind that any refunds that are ultimately issued may take four weeks to process.
*Costs subject to change
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits all programs and activities receiving federal funding from discriminating against any otherwise qualified handicapped individuals.
Individuals must be able to meet all the program’s requirements, despite any disabilities. In order to be in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, the following is a list of essential functions for prospective students who wish to pursue their education in paramedicine:
Students need to be aware that this profession requires physical abilities adequate to safely and accurately carry out duties such as: manual dexterity required for preparing and administering medications, physical ability to transfer patients, ability to read medication labels and patient records, hear blood pressure, heart, and breath sounds through a stethoscope (specific types are available), speak English clearly enough for most patients to understand, write the English language and understand the verbal communication of English speaking clients.
Call Tyler Gray at 740-389-4681 Ext. 351 or 740-262-3961 for more information.
Email: [email protected]