Medical College of Georgia's CCEMTP
Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a book or text required ?

The MCG EMS Academy requires all participants to have the following text:

Critical Care Transport (Jones and Bartlett Publishers)

ISBN+ 978-0-7637-1223-5

It is extremely important for you to have read the book prior to attending the CCEMT-P course due to the in depth subject matter. During the three week course, instruction will be subject matter overview and skills/simulation lab instruction.

These texts can be ordered through Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobles or any Medical Book Store.

The following guide in not mandatory but highly reccommended:

Critical Care Transport Field Guide

ISBN+ 13: 978-0-7637-1580-9

How much does the course cost, and why is it so much lower at MCG than at other course locations?

The registration fee is $1000.00.  The price of the course includes labs fee for the Cadaver Lab*, Full Human Simulator Lab, Pig Heart Dissection* and Advance Airway Management using Pig Trachea*. We are able to keep the cost of the program down by using in-house Emergency Medicine Residents and Faculty to provide lecture. We want our students to become better practitioners as inexpensively as possible, while getting a first rate hands on experience that no other program offers.

* Subject to availability.

How many students are allowed in the course?

We normally try to limit it to 25 students to maintain a quality program.

What Lodging or Housing Resources are Available?

Local Lodging - When calling to reserve rooms, you should tell the registration desk which course you are in. Normally, you must contact the hotel directly for a reduced rate.

Doubletree Augusta                                                 
2651 Perimeter Parkway                                            
Augusta, GA 30909                                                   
706-855-8100                                                            

Queen Anne Inn                                                                  
406 Greene St.
Augusta, GA  30901  
706-723-0045
www.queenanneinnaugusta.com
Corporate rate for the apts for 3 weeks would be $900.00.  They have full kitchens and modern services.

Comfort Inn Augusta                                             
629 NW Frontage Road                                                                     
Augusta, GA 30909
706-855-6060
                                                                                   
Rex Properties
307 11th Street
Augusta, GA  30901
706-722-4962 #2
www.rexgroup.com                                       
Contact – Andrea Carr
30 day leasing for efficiency apartments,
1 bedroom, 1 bath, $400.00 per month – But limited supply of apartments.                          
Apartments have kitchens (stove, refrig, dishes), There is cable hookup but need to bring own TV

Fairfield Inn                                                             
201 Boy Scout Road                                                  
Augusta, GA 30909                                                   
706-733-8200            
           
Hampton Inn                                                                       
3030 Washington Road                                              
Augusta, GA 30907                                                   
706-737-1122                                                            
MCG rate is $89.00 ++ per night. 
If traveler stays over the weekend,
they can offer a lower special rate for the weekend.  Please ask.

Comfort Inn – Medical Center
1455 Walton Way
Augusta, Ga., 30901   
706-722-2224 or 800-228-5150
A brisk 5-10 minute walk, near the campus

Augusta Marriott Downtown                                                         
2 10th Street                                                                                        
Augusta, GA 30901                                                                           
706-722-8900                                                           

Microtel Inns/Suites  - Very easy drive to MCG
2909 Riverwest Dr. (River Watch Pkwy & I-20, exit 200)
Augusta, GA 
706-481-8010
877-733-1377
www.microtelinnaugusta.com
Per General Manager, Abdul:  Long term rates are available for MCG - $42.95 ++ per night.  Includes complimentary continental breakfast from 6:30 – 10:30 am; microwave, refrigerator, cable/HBO; high speed internet access; blow dryer, coffee maker, iron & ironing board; Free local & long distance calls; Clean & affordable rooms.

Econolodge – This is directly across the street from MCG & is in walking distance to classes.
1103 15th St.                                                   
Augusta, GA  
706-724-5560
Long term rates are available for MCG - $49.99 ++ per night.  Includes full hot breakfast, parking, refrigerator, microwave, blow dryer, coffee maker, iron & ironing board, basic cable & HBO; wireless internet in lobby & internet in room with cable.  Clean & affordable rooms.  Please ask for the special rate for MCG Hospital.

Where do I park and how do I get a parking permit? 

A parking permit is REQUIRED. A parking application will be sent with the course registration materials. Public Safety WILL tow illegally parked vehicles that habitually disregard parking rules. A parking site will be assigned to you by Public Safety. The parking fee is $6.40/per week.

What Restaurants are Nearby?

Nearly anything you want to eat is within a short drive. The MCG Student Center located on the corner of Laney Walker Blvd. and 15th Street. McDonald's operates a full-service restaurant in the Children's Medical Center and is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and the hospital cafeteria, The Terrace, is located on the second floor of the hospital's and is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cafeteria usually features four different cuisine styles daily, plus short-order hot and cold sandwiches and pizza. The Sandwich Gallery is across from the CMC and ED offering soups, sandwiches and more.

Are clinical opportunities available?

Yes. We offer optional clinical rotations with a CCRN preceptor in the following units:

Shock/Trauma unit - 12 beds
MICU - 24 beds
SICU - 12 beds
PICU - 14 beds, observation only with a Pediatric CCRN preceptor

Emergency Department and CMC - 
The Region's Level 1 Trauma Center - - 8 Resuscitation rooms, 15 Acute care rooms, and 6 express care rooms.
The Children's Medical Center at MCG - 15 beds
Students in the ED and CMC are preceptored with a senior resident or attending faculty and are oftenallowed to perform newly acquired skills.

LifeNet MCG Rotor Wing Program

AirMed GA, Fixed Wing, Rotor Wind and Critical Care Ground Transport Program

Joseph M. Still Burn Unit- 32 beds

*** In order to participate in the clinical rotation experience, students MUST provide a negative PPD or in case of positive PPD evidence of chest X-ray and physician consultation stating negative disease state and evidence of MMR and DPT vaccination.***

What is the clinical attire?

Neat, clean and professional are the most important things to keep in mind. Duty uniforms are acceptable, however in order to "blend in" we reccommend that you wear scrubs for the in hospital clinical sites.

For out of hospital sites (fixed wing, rotor wing and critical care ground transport) you will need to wear your duty uniform.

What is classroom attire?

Almost anything seasonably comfortable and neat. Jeans or slacks, tasteful shorts, collared or uncollared shirts (please, no alcohol/tobacco advertising or bare bellies), comfortable shoes, etc... are acceptable.

I like to jog, exercise and shoot hoops, what's available to me for this?

New to the campus is our Wellness Center. Complete with indoor track, 6 tons of free-weights, basketball court, exercise machines with video and lots more. You can check it out by taking this link to the Wellness Center website. CCEMT-P students qualify for the special membership rate of $30.

What's the weather usually like?

The Augusta area generally enjoys a warm climate throughout most of the year, with summer temperature extremes ranging from 64 - 102 F and averaging 82 F. Winter temperature extremes usually range from 13 - 78 F, and average 48 F. The overall average annual temperature if 64 F. In summer, late afternoon thunder storms are common. For more information about see the MCG People and Places web page.

I'm in paramedic or nursing school, can I take the course?

The course can be audited by any advanced level healthcare provider. To receive a course completion certification you must be an RN or Paramedic (USDOT EMT-P), RRT or physician.

What certifications do I need to have?  

You must have a current professional license as a physician, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic, or Registered Nurse. It is recommended but not longer required that you have current ACLS, PALS/PEPP/or PLS, BLC/CPR, and BTLS/PHTLS.

I have a special need due to dietary or medical reasons. What do I need to do?

Please contact Jaime Charfen at .

 

See the Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program Registration page for information on how to register for the course.