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The Paramedic program is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Paramedic. It is an intense, full-time program consisting of lectures, skills lab, clinical practice, and field internship. Students must possess a current AHA BLS CPR - Health Care Provider Card and are also required to have a current EMT license or NREMT Certification. Six-months of recent field experience is highly recommended.

Program Goal: To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

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Paramedic Program Information and Application

Paramedic Program Informational Sessions

Certificate & Associate Degree Options

Paramedic Entrance Exam

Paramedic Student Handbook

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Paramedic Program Accreditation

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Forms & Documents

Certification of Language Proficiency Form 

Field Expereince Verification Form

Paramedic Program Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Paramedic Program?

The Paramedic Program started in June and will end in May the following year.

What is the cost of the Paramedic Program?

The average cost of the Paramedic Program is $4,051 for California residents. Out-of-States residents can expect to pay $11,656.

What are the prerequisites for the Paramedic Program?

EMT 251 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - 6 semester units including a lab component.
A minimum grade of “C" in EMT 251 is required. 
No more than two repetitions of any EMT course is allowed. "W" counts as a repeat.
Current NREMT or Local EMS Authority EMT Certification
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Card.
Completion of Paramedic Program Application submitted by deadline.
Completion of the Paramedic Program written entrance exam by the application deadline
Background, Drug Screening, Physical Exams, and Immunizations required by the start of the program.
Strongly recommend six months of full-time verified work experience as an EMT on an emergency response vehicle, such as a fire engine or private ambulance.

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