| THE
APPLICATION PROCESS / ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the
paramedic program requires a combination of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
certification and previous emergency response experience. Therefore it is necessary
to obtain coursework and experience prior to entering the program.
ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School
Diploma or equivalency
- Drivers license
or proof of age
- Current EMT
- 1 license
- Current Healthcare
Provider or Professional Rescuer (BLS) card
- One year of
verified work experience as an EMT - 1 on an emergency response vehicle, such
as a fire engine or private ambulance
- Saddleback
College Matriculation within last two years. Please contact Matriculaton
for testing (949) 582-4970. *Note: you need a Saddleback
College ID number.
*Note EMT
- 1 courses are available through Saddleback College through its Health
Science, Human Services, and Emeritus Institute Division.
RECOMMENDED
PREREQUISITES
|
Recommended
Courses
|
Course
Offered at Saddleback College
|
|
Anatomy and
Physiology
|
BIO 201 |
| Advanced
Cardiac Life Support |
HSC 226 |
|
Basic Cardiac
Arrhythmia
|
HSC
217
|
|
Introduction
to Advanced
Prehospital Care
|
EMT 218
|
APPLICATION
PROCESS:
| Step
One |
Review
entrance requirements |
| Step
Two |
Complete
Recommended Prerequisites |
| Step
Three |
Obtain
Application for Admission from Division Office. Contact Joanna Reina
in the Paramedic Office at (949) 582-4581 or jreina@saddleback.edu |
| Step
Four |
Complete
and submit application to:
EMS Education
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Pkwy.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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