1.The applicant must satisfy the general admission requirements to Amarillo College.
2. Prerequisite: Reading Techniques II - minimum grade of "C" or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills. Contact the Testing Center (371-5445) if you need to schedule an exam.
3. Proof of compliance with the following immunization requirements prior to beginning any clinical rotations of the course:
In order to maintain compliance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 97, Subchapter B, rule §97.64 all immunization requirements must be met prior to any patient contact in the clinical setting. These immunizations include:
Tetanus-diphtheria within 10 years
Measles (two doses) (preferably MMR vaccine)
Mumps (preferably MMR vaccine)
Rubella (preferably MMR vaccine)
Hepatitis-B Immunization (3-injection series requiring 4-6 months for completion)
Varicella (chicken pox)
Influenza (if your clinical rotations occur during flu season: October to May)
In addition, proof of a negative Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test (within the last year) is required.
4. The student is required to complete a criminal background check prior to reporting to any clinical rotations of this course. The criminal background check is required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital organizations (JCAHO) and based on JCAHO Standard H.R. 1.20. The student will be required to submit your name and social security number to preCheck, INC. and will be assessed a fee for the report payable to preCheck, INC. at the time of the application. The student will need to begin this process within the first week of class. If any information regarding your past legal history that is unacceptable by the Hospitals according to JCAHO Standard H.R. 1.20, you will be denied permission to continue in the course and will forfeit any tuition and fees previously paid to Amarillo College.
5. Applicants must be 18 years of age and have earned a high-school diploma or a GED certificate within one year of EMT-Basic course completion date to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Basic certification examination.
6. The applicant must have completed the TSI or TSI equivalent. Call 371-5445 for information.
If the applicant is required to complete any remediation as a result of the TSI, applicant cannot be considered for admission until remediation schedule is complete.