The Paramedic program provides a convenient schedule, meeting only 2 days each week, in order to allow you to continue working. Prospective students may earn either a certificate or an associate degree in paramedic training. Both the certificate and associate degree will prepare the student to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam and obtain licensure to work in the Emergency Medical Services field as a paramedic.

Program Requirements

Listed below is a summary of the Paramedic Program Requirements. Please print out and thoroughly review the Program Application for further information.

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• EMT 95: Emergency Medical Technician Basic (formerly HEOC 360) or equivalent with 80% or “B” or better
• HEOC 100: Anatomy & Physiology or equivalent with a “C” or better
  OR
Biology 218: Anatomy and Biology 219: Physiology, both with a “C” or better

• Note: Students who believe they have taken courses that are equivalent to the NVC anatomy and/or physiology courses listed above must request equivalency.
• Current and valid EMT-I accreditation/certification
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent
• Verification from employer/volunteer supervisor of 2000 hours of pre-hospital volunteer/work experience done in the last three (3) years
• Two (2) recommendation letters
  

Technical Standards

The following identifies the technical standards needed for the profession of a paramedic and for students enrolling in the Paramedic Program:

Paramedic students must possess sufficient ability to:

• Lift at least 125 lbs unassisted
• Stand, carry and balance on uneven terrain
• Stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, and crawl as needed to reach patients and safely remove and transport
• Carry and utilize emergency medical equipment appropriately
• Communicate verbally to patients, physicians, nurses and co-workers
• Hear, understand and react quickly to verbal instructions and patient needs

In addition, students must be able to travel to clinical and field sites as assigned and work varying shifts and hours as assigned.