Thank you for your interest in our Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT) program. Since the 1950's, the need for quality pre-hospital care of the critically ill and injured has been recognized and a standardized level of care has been developed through the Department of Transportation. At the basic level, the Emergency Medical Technician provides stabilization, basic life support and safe transportation of the trauma victim or the medically ill patient to a medical facility. In addition to those basic functions, the Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT) provides advanced cardiac and trauma life support. For a description of the profession, click here. For an overview of the occupational outlook for EMT-Paramedics, click here.

Our MICT program is designed and organized to provide the highest quality education for students who wish to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes which lead toward employment as an MICT. Education and training received in this program will prepare the properly motivated student to provide highly skilled advanced life support in the pre-hospital or other health care settings. This affords the individual an opportunity to have a true impact on reducing morbidity and mortality.

Demand for MICTs continues to grow. Because of this, Cowley College is proud to offer what we feel is a first class MICT program. Successful completion of the Cowley program can be an excellent entree into one of the most dynamic and fastest growing careers of our time. Our graduates are highly prized by employers and can be found working in many different states in the U.S.

While taking advantage of Cowley's professional training, you'll be getting a top quality education. Cowley's MICT program staff is comprised of exceptionally competent teachers with vast field experience who share their first hand knowledge and experience with you. You'll find Cowley instructors are not only gifted teachers, but just as important, they care about your success. Cowley also has numerous nurses, respiratory therapists, physician assistants and physicians who function as adjunct faculty members for the EMS department. We have an incredible advisory committee comprised of individuals who are concerned about healthcare and student success. We also appoint a current MICT student each year and have appointed a past MICT graduate to this committee. We also have excellent state-of-the-art training equipment and an excellent facility. We added the McDermott Wing in 2001 that brought an additional 1800 square feet of laboratory training space and a clinic office in 2005 -- each truly help us prepare field-ready MICTs. We provide our MICT training at the Cowley College Allied Health Education Center in Winfield and Butler Community College in Andover.

We are proud of our success and quality in education. Ask others about our program. If you're ready for the MICT challenge, Cowley is the place for you.

Program Description
The Kansas Board of EMS, who regulates EMS education in Kansas, requires all MICT graduates, at a minimum, be conferred an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) upon program completion. Therefore, it is essential that the MICT student complete most, if not all of the AAS general education requirements before entering the MICT classes. To take the National Registry examination, all Kansas MICT students must successfully complete an MICT program and be conferred an AAS degree. These AAS requirements can be found here. Potential students should review the AAS requirements found in the college catalog and are strongly encouraged to contact the EMS division faculty (regardless of assigned Cowley advisor) whenever questions arise. We will be happy to help you with any of your concerns or questions.

The MICT program has a selective admissions process.

The faculty must follow the regulations, curriculum and guidelines established by the United States Department of Transportation and the Kansas Board of EMS. Our local EMS advisory committee added other pertinent objectives into the curriculum which are unique to Cowley. Cowley is also accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for Emergency Medical Services Professions.

Class Schedule
As previously mentioned, students should try to complete all the required prerequisite classes before entering the MICT classes. Classes from these many disciplines will make the MICT better-rounded, improve critical thinking abilities and should enhance career mobility. When ready to consider entry into the MICT classes, students have two options: 12 or 18 month classes.

The successful MICT candidate will earn 54 credit hours (opportunities for an additional 5 credit hours will also be provided to the student) during the program. Our program starts every January and begins with an intensive didactic section and progresses through hospital clinicals and internships at EMS organizations. The program is fast paced and exciting. The size of the class will be limited to 20 students or less. Because of the fast paced and specific curriculum at Cowley, we do not accept MICT transfer students (who wish to finish their class here), offer EMS credit for experiential learning or have advanced placement within our program. Students must finish their MICT education with the class they start.

12 Month Classes
Most MICTs describe their education as the most intense and satisfying educational experience of their lives -- Cowley intends to champion this belief. During the didactic sessions of the MICT program, students should expect to meet 3 times a week during the spring semester. Classes will be held on MWTh from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. On very rare occasions, classes may be held on Saturdays. Hospital clinicals will occur during the summer while the field internship will be conducted during the fall. The last two weeks of class will be spent in the classroom preparing for the National Registry examination.

18 Month Classes
The 18 month start date alternates between January and August. The first three semesters will be spent in the classroom where students meet two evenings a week from 5-10 PM. During the next semester, students will complete the clinical portion of the program. Field internship will also be conducted in the following semester and will conclude about 17 months after the program begins. The last three weeks of the class will be spent in the classroom preparing for the National Registry examination.

When applying to the MICT program, you will be asked to denote your schedule preference and if the other schedule could work for you if needed. If students are unsure about the schedule selection, they should contact the program director.

The College and MICT Faculty applauds and recognizes excellence in student performance with several awards and honors.

Cowley MICT Educational Goal and Objectives
The goal of the Cowley MICT program is to produce competent, entry level MICTs to serve in career and volunteer positions in the United States.

Cognitive
At the completion of the program, the graduate of the Cowley MICT Program will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the clinical information relative to his or her role as an entry level MICT in the United States.

Psychomotor
At the completion of the program, the graduate of the Cowley MICT Program will demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role as an entry level MICT in the United States.

Affective
At the completion of the program, the graduate of the Cowley MICT Program will demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level MICT in the United States.

For a more in depth view of the program objectives click here for the class descriptions and follow the desired links.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
For information from the college about grants, loans, scholarships or work-study opportunities, stop by or contact our excellent staff. We also have specific scholarships for MICT students. Information can be found here or by contacting the program director.

EMT-P Functional Job Analysis Technical Qualifications
Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds. Motor coordination is necessary because over uneven terrain, the patient's, the MICT's, and other workers' well being must not be jeopardized.

Must be at least 18 years of age and be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must have proof of valid driver's license. Ability to communicate verbally; via telephone and radio equipment; ability to lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance); ability to interpret and respond to written, oral, and diagnostic form instructions; ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations and take on role of "leader".

Must have the ability to read road maps; drive vehicle, accurately discern street signs and address numbers, read medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate, and expedient manner, ability to communicate verbally with patients and significant others in diverse cultural and age groups to interview patient, family members, and bystanders, and ability to discern deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given. Must be able to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such; ability to converse with dispatcher and EMS providers via phone or radio as to status of patient.

Must have good manual dexterity with ability to perform all tasks related to advanced emergency patient care and documentation. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, balance, and crawl on uneven terrain; and the ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and moisture. Ability to perform quickly, precise, practical mathematical calculations pertinent to ratio and proportion of medication and supplies used in emergency patient care. Must be independent, confident, able to work independently without defined structure, have good stable reasoning ability with ability to draw valid conclusions expediently relevant to patient's condition, often, using limited information. Must have knowledge and skills relevant to position and be able to implement them in stressful situations. Must be cognizant of all legal, ethical, and moral obligations inherent within scope of practice.

Must be able to perform mathematical calculations/ratios and apply them in expedient, practical manner. Must be independent, confident, able to work independently without structure, have good stable reasoning ability and able to draw valid conclusions quickly relevant to patient's condition, often, using limited information. Must have knowledge and skills relevant to position and be able to implement them in practical fashion in stressful situations. Must be cognizant of all legal, ethical, and moral obligations inherent within scope of practice.

Must have successful completion of approved curriculum with achievement of passing scores on written and practical certification examinations as defined by programmatic guidelines. Re-certification is dependent upon an individual's successful completion of inter-agency approved Paramedic continuing education fresher courses. At any given time, performs any or all tasks performed by a lower level EMT. May supervise activities of students or interns, and/or may engage in writing of journal articles or teach.

College Special Needs Program
The Special Needs office provides accommodations for students with a documented disability. The staff serves as the liaison between the Cowley College faculty and the staff and the student population. The program also helps with compliance with ADA guidelines.

A student who meets one or more of these definitions is eligible for service:

• A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities.
• A record of such an impairment.
• Being regarded as having such an impairment.

Program Purpose
The Special Needs program, in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1990, is committed to improving access to educational opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities that limit their life.

The Special Needs program serves students who have the following disabilities:

• visual impairment
• physical impairment
• hearing impairment
• speech impairment
• specific learning disabilities
• HIV/AIDS
• cerebral palsy
• traumatic brain injury
• respiratory problems
• seizure disorders
• substance abuse
• ADD/ADHD
• other identified and documented disabilities

Possible Accommodations:

• Books on Tape
• Note Takers
• Tape Recorders
• Readers
• Mobility Guides
• Interpreters (deaf or hard of hearing)
• Transcribers
• Tape Recorded Exams
• Oral Exams
• Oral Test Taking Time
• Extra Test Taking Time
• Coordination with Instructor

For additional information on the Special Needs Program, contact the ADA Coordinator at (800) 593-2222 (or from the 316 area code, use this toll-free number: 554-2700) or visit online.

Campus Security
Please visit the Cowley security website for information about our security, crime statistics and compliance with the Cleary Act.

Criminal Background Checks for MICT Students
The dominant accrediting body for healthcare organizations, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), mandated criminal record checks be performed on persons having any opportunity for patient interaction at its accredited hospitals. This includes volunteers, faculty and EMS students. A criminal record check that reveals certain crimes could result in a situation where the MICT student cannot participate in clinical rotations at a healthcare facility. As such, this student could not successfully complete the class.

This policy affects MICT students at Cowley. Our MICT students participate in clinicals at non-JCAHO and JCAHO accredited hospitals. Students must complete clinicals at both types of facilities to gain the competencies of the program. For more information on background checks, click here.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
Cowley is committed to a policy of non-discrimination involving equal access to education and employment opportunity to all regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability or veteran status. The administration further extends its commitment to fulfilling and implementing the federal, state and local laws and regulations as specified in Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you desire special needs or support services, contact the ADA Coordinator at (800) 593-2222 (or from the 316 area code, use this toll-free number: 554-2700).