Back

Policy Details

Title: 02.05.005-Skills Lab Prerequisites

Policy Number: 02.05.005

Policy Title: Skills Lab Prerequisites

Status: Active

Policy:

Students may register for Skills Labs that are required within their projected scope of practice. Skills Labs must be completed in sequence as determined by each program’s requirements. Students are only permitted to attend a Skills Lab once they have met all institutional prerequisites for that specific lab. See the specific program prerequisites below:

EMT

Compliance Complete
Enrolled Full

Advanced EMT

S1:

Compliance Complete
Enrolled Full
Airway Exam Passed
S2:

Passed Session 1 Skills Lab
Airway Exam Passed
Trauma Exam Passed
OB/Pediatrics Exam Passed
Student has successfully completed a clinical/field shift of at least 12 hours of experience
Formative SMC requirements met
Minimum program hour requirements for clinical/field experiences are complete

PARAMEDIC

S1:

Compliance Complete
Enrolled Full
Airway Exam Passed
S2:

Passed Session 1 Skills Lab
Airway Exam Passed
Cardiology Exam Passed
Trauma Exam Passed
OB/Pediatrics Exam Passed
Student has successfully completed a clinical/field shift of at least 12 hours of experience
Formative SMC requirements met
S3:

Passed Session 1 Skills Lab
Passed Session 2 Skills Lab
Airway Exam Passed
Cardiology Exam Passed
Trauma Exam Passed
OB/Pediatrics Exam Passed
Medical Emergencies Exam Passed
EMS Operation Exam Passed
Paramedic Final Readiness Exam Passed
All SMC requirements met
Minimum program hour requirements for clinical/field experiences are complete

PARAMEDIC BRIDGE

S1:

Compliance Complete
Enrolled Full
S2:

Passed Session 1 Skills Lab
Cardiology Exam Passed
Student has successfully completed a clinical/field shift of at least 12 hours of experience
Formative SMC requirements met
S3:

Passed Session 1 Skills Lab
Passed Session 2 Skills Lab
Cardiology Exam Passed
Medical Emergencies Exam Passed
EMS Operation Exam Passed
Paramedic Final Readiness Exam Passed
All SMC requirements met
Minimum program hour requirements for clinical/field experiences are complete

Last modified on: February 10, 2026