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These may cause skin irritations, or respiratory risks.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Psychological Stress:<\/strong> the high-pressure environment of the operating room, dealing with life-or-death situations, and the need for constant focus can contribute to emotional and psychological stress over time<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nDuring this program you will learn protocols necessary to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes safety and minimizes hazards by following guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and maintaining a safe work environment. 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Students must complete health requirements no later than August 1st of the year they are accepted into the PMC program. Students must be 18 years of age to begin classes in the program.\r\n\r\nAll students entering the Paramedic program will be required to have a CORI (Criminal Offenders Record Information) check. For more information please refer to page [CORIpageN]. A student with a charge in the Lifetime Presumptive Disqualification Category is ineligible for placement in the Paramedic Program. Discretionary Disqualification Category charges will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Some clinical facilities will run their own CORIs on students and may require a drug test screening. Applicants need to know that individuals with a record of conviction by a Court of Law will be required to provide a complete explanation to the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) in order to be permitted to take the certification exam.\r\n\r\nEXTRA COSTS: Paramedic students are required to purchase malpractice insurance, lab coats, paramedic program shirts, and texts. There are lab fees which cover the costs of ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, and PEPP certifications, disposable goods, instructor\/student ratios, and examination supplies. Students are required to cover the cost of drug screen testing and costs associated with travel to and from clinical and field sites. 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