Please Note That Only the Data As Listed Below Have Been Updated in This Document for The

NOTE Please note that only the data as listed below have been updated in this document for the PRU 2012-13. The rest of data (if any) and the document text has been copied from the final PRU document from two years ago. All Work Experience courses (all XXXX-095A-F) are excluded from the updated data. Updated Data:  Student Success Data (table- success & retention rate)  FTES (chart)  Number of Sections (chart)  Resources: Staffing (table)

Program Review Update 2012-13 Emergency Medical Technology (Report Due: October 1, 2013)

Program Description (source: Faculty) The EMT Program is designed to meet the requirements of the Department of Transportation, Highway Safety, State of California State EMS Authority, Riverside County Emergency Medical Service, Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency, and the National Registry of Emergency medical Technicians.

EMT 084 prepares students for EMT-I Certification, an entry level position in emergency medicine. Students study and practice the fundamental principles and skills required to provide care to patients experiencing trauma and emergency medical conditions. This course is approved by Riverside County EMS and meets all Title 22 regulations. The course includes theory instruction, skills practice, and supervised field and clinical time in selected pre-hospital sites.

EMT 085 is a refresher course for EMT-I personnel, available to those whose EMT certification has not expired for more than one year. The course contains information on new EMT techniques and procedures. It provides a refresher for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and a review of current local protocols.

Students Served (source: Faculty) Currently, there are two sections of 40 students enrolled per year. In previous years, a summer session with an enrollment limit of 25 students for the EMT 084 6 unit certificated course was also offered. The refresher course, EMT 085, is a 2 unit one, and is offered with an enrollment maximum of 25 students, every semester. This refresher course is a requirement for licensed Emergency Medical Technicians, in order to maintain their certification. Students come from all across the Coachella Valley to be a part of the program.

Discipline/Program Learning Outcomes (source: Curriculum Specialist)

1 Program Review Update 2013 Upon completing a certificate or associates degree, students in the CTE PROGRAM will be able to:  Transfer to a higher level learning institution.  To fulfill the requirements for an entry- level position in their field.  Apply critical thinking skills to execute daily duties in their area of employment.  Apply critical thinking skills to research, evaluate, analyze and synthesize information.  Demonstrate the skills and aptitude necessary to pass certification exams in their field.  Exhibit effective written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Course Level Assessment Completed (source: Faculty & OAC Coordinator) (See Appendix G of Academic PR) CYCLE 1 ANALYZE, REPORT COORDINATE and COMMENTS ASSESSMENT & DISCUSS IMPLEMENT (Steps 1 – 3) (Steps 4 & 5) CHANGES COURSES: (Step 6) EMT-084 08/FA 09/SP 10/FA OASR completed EMT-085 09/SP 10/FA 10/SP OASR missing

Changes Implemented as a Result of the Assessments (source: Faculty utilizing OASR form) Four additional EMT part time instructors were hired in 2013and two EMT credit courses were offered in Spring 2013 in an effort to support student prerequisite needs for COD’s first Basic Firefighter Academy class that began in Fall 2013. An Emergency Medical Care Certificate of Achievement that includes a new 3 unit Emergency Medical Responder course and a one unit Ambulance Operator course are in the curriculum review process and should be available by Fall 2014. The Basic Firefighter Academy, the new EMS certificate and related new EMS courses are expected to increase student enrollments significantly. A full time Fire/EMT faculty member is needed to support current and anticipated Fire and EMS program expansion.

Program Requirements from outside agencies (source: Faculty working with Dean) This course must meet certification requirements from the Department of Transportation, the Department of Highway Safety for California, the California EMS Authority, the Riverside County EMS agency, the Inland Counties EMS agency, and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Licensure of the program is on file in the Nursing office.

2 Program Review Update 2013 Student Success Data (source: Office of Institutional Research) Courses: EMT 2009_10 2010_11 2011_12 2012_13 Student Success Rate: 65.6% 57.0% 70.1% 53.7% Retention Rate: 79.5% 69.3% 85.1% 85.1% Note: Success rate is the percent of students who earned a grade of A, B, C, or Cr/P in course out of total enrolled in course at census. Retention rate is the percent of students retained in course until the end of the term out of total enrolled in course at census.

Narrative Interpretation (source: Faculty) This program has not grown in recent years, due to financial constraints. However, there is significant projected growth due to the increased demand for this training as indicated by the continued enrollment in the PaCE Center fee based programs and the high demand when credit courses are offered. EMT student success rate based on Title 22 EMT initial requirements and satisfactory completion of National Registry Exam is expected to improve with addition of a new 3 unit Emergency Medical Responder Course in association with the new Emergency Medical Care Certificate.

3 Program Review Update 2013 Resources: Staffing (source: Research Office)

2009_10 2010_11 2011_12 2012_13 Term Term Term Term Courses: EMT 09/FA 09/SU 10/SP 10/FA 11/SP 12/SP 13/SP FT by Load PT Headcount 2 1 2 2 2 2 4 FTEFac FT FTEFac PT .53 .53 .73 .53 .67 .67 1.20 Total FTEFac FT &PT .53 .53 .73 .53 .67 .67 1.20 % PT/FTEFac Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% FTEFac OL

Narrative Interpretation (source: Faculty) Four additional EMT part time instructors were hired in 2013 and two EMT credit courses were offered in Spring 2013 in an effort to support student prerequisite needs for COD’s first Basic Firefighter Academy class that began in Fall 2013. It is anticipated that 4-6 part time EMT instructors will be needed to meet program demands. A full time Fire/EMT instructor will also be needed as early as Fall 2014 as the student demand for Fire Technology, Basic Firefighter Academy, EMT and new Emergency Medical Care Certificate courses increases as projected. Pending authorization of full time Fire/EMS faculty, permanent funding is needed for a part time EMS Coordinator to provide program oversight and ensure compliance with ongoing Riverside County EMS Agency regulatory requirements.

Facilities (source: Faculty) 1) List of all facilities (Please indicate if any of these were added last year):  Public Safety Academy Classrooms 15, 18 and 19.  The Roy Wilson Fire Training Center Classroom 2 was added in 2013.  The Partnership and Community Education Center (PaCE) has 2 classrooms located at the Westfield Mall COD facility. Classes are taught in a multi-use classroom/flex lab which allows for multimedia use and skills practice. Both high and low tech resources are utilized in this classroom for simulation of real situations to which EMTs are expected to respond.

2) Assessment of adequacy of current facilities: Current classroom facilities are adequate for current and future EMS courses.  EMT equipment storage is currently being evaluated for optimum efficiency. A new EMT equipment trailer will provide additional opportunities for EMT equipment storage.

Equipment and Supplies (source: Faculty) The resources for the program were expanded in 2013 with the donation of an EMT equipment trailer and ambulance. Additionally, in 2013 a $20,000 grant from Desert Health Care District has provided for the purchase of needed EMT equipment to stock the EMT Trailer and serve as a mobile training platform to serve training needs on COD’s main campus, the PaCE Center at the Wesfield Mall, and the Roy Wilson Fire Training Center in Thousand Palms. Electronic student learning devices are needed to meet

4 Program Review Update 2013 current and future training demands.

Program Challenges (source: Faculty working with Dean)  There are no fulltime faculty members for this program. Curriculum changes assessment and updates must be undertaken by Adjunct Faculty.  The need exists for a Fire/EMT full time facult.y  The demand for trained EMTs continues to grow, as our community expands, and with the addition of the Fire Academy on campus. We could easily have two sections of 40 students each, each semester, but are hampered by financial restrictions.  Classroom space in the Public Safety Academy is currently adequate to serve evening classes. If the program grows as anticipated alternate classroom times and different campus locations will need to be identified.

Report on completion of program objectives last year (objectives were specified on PRU two years ago) Other Program Accomplishments (source: Faculty) Program objectives were met through Fall 2012. The EMT program has been taught by adjunct faculty since its inception. Two adjunct faculty performed all teaching responsibilities through Fall 2012, and have successfully negotiated for sufficient numbers of volunteer skills instructors. Students completing the program have found work in fire service, emergency departments, Physicians’ offices, dental facilities, law enforcement and other public safety arenas, and community recreation services. The program is continually accredited by all necessary regulatory agencies.

Current Program Objectives (taken from last year’s PRU) 1. Create a Fee Based Offering through Partnership and Community Ed to supply region will qualified EMTs while not impacting our limited budget. Program Objectives for next year (source: Faculty, working with Dean as needed) 1. Create additional offerings through the Public Safety Academy, the Roy Wilson Fire Training Center and the PaCE Center. 2. Create a pool of 6 qualified part time EMT skills instructors to assist with the skills sessions so we can meet the state required 10:1 instructor/student ratio without depending on volunteer or drop in instructors. 3. Ensure there are bilingual instructors associated with the program. There are a growing number of students enrolling in this program with English as their second language. 4. Train additional new hire instructors. 5. Create Full time Fire/EMT faculty position. 6. In the interim provide funding for a part time EMS Coordinator to provide program oversight and ensure compliance with Riverside County EMS Agency regulator requirements.

5 Program Review Update 2013 PROGRAM REVIEW UPDATE ADDENDUM

Program Name: _Emergency Medical Technician______1. Staff Needs NEW OR REPLACEMENT STAFF (Administrator, Faculty or Classified)1 Indicate (N) = List Staff Positions Needed for the upcoming Academic Year New or (R) = Annual Please justify and explain each faculty request based on rubric criteria for your college. Place titles on Replacement TCP* list in order (rank) or importance.

1. Full time Fire/EMT faculty position. N $65,000

Reason: The new Basic Firefighter Academy, the new EMR, and Ambulance Operator courses and the Emergency Medical Care Certificate of Achievement have all greatly expanded the workload of Fire and EMT adjuncts, who are currently uncompensated. 2. Full time PSA Instructional Lab Technician. N $35,000

Reason: The instructional support demands of the above programs have overwhelmed current part time Lab Tech and PSA Director. 3. Part Time EMS Program Coordinator N $4,500 Reason: Pending approval of full time Fire/EMS faculty position, a part time EMS Coordinator is needed to provide oversight and compliance with County 4. Reason: 5. Reason: 6. Reason: * TCP = “Total Cost of Position” for one year is the cost of an average salary plus benefits for an individual. New positions (not replacement positions) also require

1 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “reason” section of this form.

6 Program Review Update 2013 space and equipment. Please speak with your college Business Officer to obtain accurate cost estimates. Please be sure to add related office space, equipment and other needs for new positions to the appropriate form and mention the link to the position. Please complete this form for “New” Classified Staff only. All replacement staff must be filled per Article I, Section C of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) contract.

7 Program Review Update 2013 Program Name: _EMT______2. Equipment (excluding technology) Needs Not Covered by Current Budget2

*Indicate whether Annual TCO** List Equipment or Equipment Repair Needed for the upcoming academic year Equipment is for (I) = Instructional or (N) = Please list/summarize the needs of your unit on your college below. Please be as Cost Non-Instructional Total Cost of per Number specific and as brief as possible. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance. Request purposes item Requested I $3,0 1 $3,000 1. Ambulance Training Equipment 00 Reason: Training ambulance in need of basic training EMT attendant package 2. EMT Trailer Portable Stainless Steel Storage Racks N $300 2 $600 Reason: EMT Utility Trailer is in need of portable storage racks to facilitate access to equipment and provide proper care of and efficient access to equipment for training purposes. 3. Reason: 4. Reason: 5. Reason: 6. Reason: * Instructional Equipment is defined as equipment purchased for instructional activities involving presentation and/or hands-on experience to enhance student learning and skills development (i.e. desk for student or faculty use). Non-Instructional Equipment is defined as tangible district property of a more or less permanent nature that cannot be easily lost, stolen or destroyed; but which replaces, modernizes, or expands an existing instructional program. Furniture and computer software, which is an integral and necessary component for the use of other specific instructional equipment, may be included (i.e. desk for office staff). ** TCO = “Total Cost of Ownership” for one year is the cost of an average cost for one year. Please speak with your college Business Officer to obtain accurate cost estimates. Please be sure to check with your department chair to clarify what you current budget allotment are. If equipment needs are linked to a position please be

8 Program Review Update 2013 sure to mention that linkage. Program Name: _EMT______3. Technology (Computers and equipment attached to them)++ Needs Not Covered by Current Budget: 3 NOTE: Technology: excludes software, network infrastructure, furniture, and consumables (toner, cartridges, etc)

Annual TCO* New (N) Has it Is there How or been Location (i.e Office, existing many Replace repaired Number Total Cost Priority EQUIPMENT REQUESTED Classroom, etc.) Infrastruc users ment frequently Cost per Request of ture? served? (R)? ? item ed Request 1. $300 30 $9000 Usage / Electronic tablets Justification N classroom yes 80 na 2. Usage / Justification 3. Usage / Justification 4. Usage / Justification 5. Usage / Justification * TCO = “Total Cost of Ownership” for one year is the cost of an average cost for one year. Please speak with your college Business Officer to obtain accurate cost estimates. Please be sure to check with your department chair to clarify what you current budget allotment are. If equipment needs are linked to a position please be sure to mention that linkage. Please speak with your Microsupport Computer Supervisor to obtain accurate cost estimates. ++Technology is a computer, equipment that attaches to a computer, or equipment that is driven by a computer.

Remember to keep in mind your college’s prioritization rubrics when justifying your request.

3 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “justification” section of this form.

9 Program Review Update 2013 Program Name: _EMT______4. Facilities Needs Not Covered by Current Building or Remodeling Projects*4

Annual TCO* List Facility Needs for the upcoming academic year (Remodels, Renovations or added new facilities) Place items on list in order (rank) or importance. Total Cost of Request

1. Dedicated classroom / space for the EMT Program. Reason: The EMT program utilizes classrooms at the PSA, the DM building, RWTC and the PaCE Center. A dedicated space for this program will allow for more effective lecture time and skills lab / practical application sessions. 2. Reason: 3. Reason: 4. Reason: 5. Reason: 6. Reason:

*Please contact your college VP of Business or your Director of Facilities, Operations and Maintenance to obtain an accurate cost estimate and to learn if the facilities you need are already in the planning stages.

10 Program Review Update 2013 Program Name: __EMT______5. Professional or Organizational Development Needs Not Covered by Current Budget*5

List Professional Development Needs for the upcoming academic year. Reasons Annual TCO* might include in response to assessment findings or the need to update skills to comply with state, federal, professional organization requirements or the need to update skills/competencies. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Some items may not have a cost per se, but reflect the need to spend current staff time differently. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance.Cost per item Number Requested Total Cost of Request

1. Attend County and State EMS Conferences 2 Reason: EMT and Fire coordinators need to remain abreast of latest EMS $300 $600 administrative and operational changes in the field. 2. Attend EMS Advanced Instructor Training Reason: EMS Instructors need to maintain and develop their proficiency in both lab and lecture environments. 3. Reason: 4. Reason: 5. Reason: 6. Reason:

*It is recommended that you speak with Human Resources or the Management Association to see if your request can be met with current budget.

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6. Student Support Services (see definition below**) Services needed by your Program over and above what is currently provided by student services at your college. These needs will be communicated to Student Services at your college6

List Student Support Services Needs for the upcoming academic year Please list/summarize the needs of your unit on your college below. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Not all needs will have a cost, but may require a reallocation of current staff time.

1. Reason: 2. Reason: 3. Reason: 4. Reason: 5. Reason: 6. Reason: **Student Support Services include for example: tutoring, counseling, international students, EOPS, job placement, admissions and records, student assessment (placement), health services, student activities, college safety and police, food services, student financial aid, and matriculation.

12 Program Review Update 2013 Program Name: _EMT______

7. Library Needs Not Covered by Current Library Holdings7 Needed by the Program over and above what is currently provided. These needs will be communicated to the Library

List Library Needs for the upcoming academic year Please list/summarize the needs of your unit on your college below. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance.

1. Reason: 2. Reason: 3. Reason: 4. Reason: 5. Reason: 6. Reason:

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8. Learning Support Center Services Not Covered by Current budget*.

Total Cost of Requests List Learning Support Center Services Needs If the cost is the responsibility of an administrative unit you do not need to If your unit is responsible for running a learning support center such as the Writing and Reading Center, list it here. the Math Learning Center, Computer lab or similar learning support center please address those needs Ongoing here. These do not include laboratory components that are required of a course. Place items on list in Cost per Number (O) or Total Cost order (rank) or importance. item Requested one-time (OT) cost

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*It is recommended that you speak with your college IMC and/or Lab Coordinators to see if your request can be met within the current budget and to get an estimated cost if new funding is needed.

14 Program Review Update 2013 Program Name: ___EMT______9. OTHER NEEDS not covered by current budget8

Annual TCO* List Other Needs that do not fit elsewhere. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Not all needs will have a cost, but may require a reallocation of current staff time. Place itemsCost on perlist itemin order (rank) or importance. Number Requested Total Cost of Request

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15 Program Review Update 2013 Completed by: Chris Madigan

Date: 10/17/13, updated 5/1/14

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