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Not only is Wikipedia not a true encyclopedia, but encyclopedia use for college-level research is strongly discouraged. Please see your instructor if you need assistance finding an appropriate source for research, and how to properly reference this information. Wikipedia is not permitted as a resource in our EMT class.

Regarding EMT 151: This is very important.

No student is to contact the clinical site in person, via phone or any other source either before or after their scheduled shift for any reason - no exceptions. If there is an issue or problem you are to go through the EMT 151 instructor.

Any student who suffers an injury or known or suspected exposure while at their clinical site is to notify the instructor IMMEDIATELY and also call the Coast Community College District Human Resources department as outlined in your clinical packet the same day or the next business day.

Failure to comply with the above (which is clearly outlined in your clinical packet) may result in you recieving a failing grade for the course and a loss to any claim or care.