Emergency Medical Technician Oneyear program Inperson instruction SCHEDULE

Emergency Medical Technician One-year program In-person instruction )

SCHEDULE First day of Class is In-Person: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Gateway @ SWSC 3000 N. Dysart Rd. Avondale M, T, W, Th 1 -3 pm OR 4 -6 pm Gateway @ Deer Valley 2931 W. Bell Rd. Phoenix M, T, W, Th 1 -3 pm OR 4 -6 pm *Students are dropped if not present on first day of class and at the correct session/location.

LOCATION (On the campus of Estrella Mountain Community College, Southwest Skill Center Building)

LOCATION

LOCATION (Deer Valley Campus off of Bell)

ATTENDANCE Attendance is a valued employability skill. Attendance is mandatory each day. Any absence in excess of 10 hours (including tardies*) may be a reason for dismissal. *Excessive tardies equals 10 minutes late four or more times Absence Notification: Notify instructor Call West-MEC within 24 hours of absence: (623) 772 -4234

CALENDAR West-MEC calendar differs from high school calendar. Please follow West-MEC and Gate. Way calendar for EMT schedule.

DRESS CODE The Program Uniform is as follows: Uniform T-Shirts ID Badge (high school and college) Navy Blue Duty Pants (no shorts) Black Belt – Utility Type – Plain Buckle Black Duty Shoes/Boots (Safety-Toe) Anologue Wrist Watch w Seconds Hand (NO smartwatches) Students must purchase items and be in uniform for the first day of class.

DRESS CODE

DRESS CODE For uniform shirts, please order from Apparel Pro USA website: https: //www. apparelprousa. com/gateway-emt/students. html Please note: Hats, jackets or hoodie are ONLY permitted if they have the uniform logo. Alternative to wearing a hoodie is having white/gray/navy blue or black long sleeves to be worn UNDER your uniform shirt. LOGOS MUST BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS Anyone attending campus in person will be required to: • Wear a face covering/ mask • Display college ID badge or have a photo ID available • Maintain physical distance where possible • Notify their instructor or campus contact if they are not feeling well, and stay home • Routinely monitor their health • Not touch their nose or mouth, and if they do, wash their hands and use hand sanitizer right away

EMT Grading Scale GRADING SCALE A 90%-100% B 81%-89% C* 75%-80% D** 70%-74% *An 75% grade or better is required for each EMT course in order to obtain college credit and be eligible to progress to the next higher level course. **A 70% grade or better is required to obtain high school credit. Students earn 19 college credits & 2 high school elective credits upon successful completion of course. Students check their grades through Canvas.

A Closer Look at CPD 180 unique course embedded in the EMT program to facilitate college, career and personal growth Human Resilience: Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Applications

The Counseling Team Frank Zamora, M. Ed. Dr. Dominique Doss, Psy. D. Sarah Hanley, M. S. P. C. Dr. Sharon Zygowicz, Ph. D. Counseling Dept. Chair Counselor Laura Avila, M. C. Jessica Wilson-Hart New Gecko (Fall 2021) Deborah Acosta, B. A. Counselor Admin. Specialist, Sr.

Student Support 1. 2. 3. 4. Teaching Career Exploration Personal Crisis • • • Career and Personal Development Adjusting to a college setting Guidance with personal, educational and career choices Taking control of one's life improving skills Reducing stress, test anxiety Managing time Setting short term, long term, study goals Eliminating self-defeating behavior Improving self-esteem Coping with crisis Dealing with loss Student emergencies

Course Information Course: CPD 180 Course Name: Human Resilience: Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Applications Course Description: Exploration of human resilience and well-being within the context of personal, academic, and career life. Focus on enhancing quality of life, and improving academic performance and career success through awareness of behavior, cognition, and emotion as well as the practice of self-regulation. Topics include mindfulness, positive psychology, motivation, effective thinking, applied neuroscience, mental and emotional health and self-care. Course Competencies: ● ● ● ● ● Recognize the historical developments that gave rise to the concept of human resilience. Develop cognitive, emotional, and behavioral learning strategies. Identify values, interests, personality traits, skills, and strengths and describe their impact on personal, academic, and career development. Explore cognitive, emotional, and behavioral considerations in personal, academic, and career goal setting. Identify cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors that impact personal, academic, and career performance. Describe the causes, symptoms, and effects of stress and trauma. Develop cognitive, emotional, and behavioral self-regulation strategies. Explain the importance of self-care to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. Develop interpersonal connections and social support systems.

Our Process is Easy. . . Counseling Service Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 AM-6 PM; Friday: 9 AM-2 PM Step 1 To schedule an appt. you can use the following link: https: //www. gatewaycc. edu/counseling Step 2 Schedule your 60 min. personal session with your maricopa email using the following link: https: //gwccounseling. youcanbook. me/ After scheduling, Counseling staff will send a Google Hangouts Meet link to the email provided. Step 3 You will then be able to click on the link to connect with the Counselor for your 60 minute session

CPD 180 Grading Scale Traditional Grading Scale 100% - 90% = A 89% - 80% = B 79% - 70% = C 69% - 60% = D Below 59% = F

POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS Students earn 19 college credits College credits transfer seamlessly into AA and Bachelor degrees Information maintained on the West-MEC website. Check out our 90 -30 pathway with NAU!

TECHNOLOGY Success in the program depends upon the student having access to reliable personal computer and internet outside of class to complete assignments and tests. If you are in need of a device, please contact West-MEC speranta. klees@west-mec. org Limited availability of loaner devices

CTSO EMT Students are encouraged to participate/compete in HOSA at their home High School. Contact your school’s HOSA advisor and consider competing in an EMT event.

CONDUCT High expectations for professional conduct Maturity level on par with industry Cell phone usage based on campus policy Conduct concerns will be communicated to students directly by GWCC College discipline guidelines apply, if student fails to comply with the rules and regulations

BULLYING It is the right of every student to be educated in a positive, safe, caring and respectful learning environment. A school environment inclusive of these traits maximizes student achievement, fosters student personal growth, and helps students build a sense of community that promotes positive participation. Bullying, harassment or intimidation will NOT be tolerated at West-MEC.

SPECIAL SERVICES Students with an IEP or a 504 Accommodation Plan are expected to self-advocate Students must seek the Community College Disability Coordinator for intake and an individualized plan

FEES West-MEC Registration Fee $100. 00 VS. $1, 630 MCCD Tuition PARKING

CERTIFICATION CPR NIMS & National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

WEST-MEC GRANTS Transportation: A limited number of city bus passes are available to students based on financial need. Applications may be found on the West-MEC website: • English: • Spanish: • https: //west-mec. edu/parent-resources/

COMMUNICATION Set up phone to accept voicemail and check voicemail daily. Return messages promptly. When notified by instructors, a program director or GWCC leadership, a West-MEC counselor will communicate concerns regarding grades or attendance to parents and high school counselor. West-MEC Student Services: Speranta Klees speranta. klees@west-mec. org 623 -738 -0018

QUESTIONS? Daniel Davis- Assistant Program Manager at GWCC daniel. davis@gatewaycc. edu Speranta Klees- Post Secondary Program Manager speranta. klees@west-mec. org

Counseling Contact DEBORAH ACOSTA, B. A. GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrative Specialist Sr FRANK C. ZAMORA, M. Ed. GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Counseling Department Chair Phone: 602 -286 -8048 Email: acostad@gatewaycc. edu Phone: 602 -286 -8127 Email: zamoraf@gatewaycc. edu COUNSELING DEPARTMENT GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 108 N. 40 TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85034 Location: Washington Campus - MA 1300 Phone: 602 -286 -8900 Email: counseling@gatewaycc. edu