Paramedic to ADN Advanced Placement Option

Specific Option Requirements:
 

1. General college admission requirements.
2. This program has a selective selection process. See School of Nursing Criteria on the Selective and Limited Programs page of the A-B Tech website. www.abtech.edu/selective-limited-programs.
3. Completion of the AAS Degree in Emergency Medical Science.
4. Provide evidence of a valid, unrestricted North Carolina Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification.
5. A minimum grade of “C” for general education courses for the ADN program.
6. Final admission to the ADN program shall be contingent upon documentation of required Immunizations and physical and emotional health that would provide evidence indicative of the applicant’s ability to provide safe nursing care to the public; this is accomplished by submission of a nursing department-issued physical form that has been completed by a licensed health care provider (physician, PA, or NP).
7. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is a prerequisite to full admission and must be maintained throughout the program. This certification must include hands-on skills components for the adult, child, and infant, AED use, and choking. Course certifications from any other providers will not be accepted.
8. Affiliated clinical sites for nursing will require an onboarding process, which will include a criminal background check and drug testing before participation in the clinical component. If any clinical facility refuses to allow the student to participate in clinical experiences, for any reason, the student will not be able to progress in the program. Applicants for initial licensure in NC must also have a criminal background check. 

9. Paramedics enrolled In the Paramedic to ADN Advanced Placement option will receive credit for NUR 111, NUR 112, NUR 114 and NUR 117. General education courses required before admission into the paramedic to ADN advanced placement option Include BIO-168, BIO-169, ENG 111, ENG-112 or ENG 114, and PHI-240. See your advisor for acceptable general education substitutes.
   
   
   Credit is given for NUR-111, NUR-117, NUR-112, and NUR-114 (20 hours)

   Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: ACA, BIO, ENG, NUR, PHI, PSY