The Paramedic program at Saddleback College is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a paramedic. It is an intense, full-time program consisting of lecture, skills lab, clinical practice, and field internship. The paramedic program can be completed in approximately 6.5 months.
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 applying to the program.
Current basic life support (CPR) card. This card must be an American Heart Association "Healthcare Provider". No Substitutions. This card must be valid throughout the duration of the class.
Minimum one year of full-time verified work experience as an EMT on an emergency response vehicle, such as a fire engine or private ambulance. This requirement is for both the one year and the hours which need to be equivalent to 160 per month over a 12 month period. Only signed and dated letters written on department/company letterhead will be considered as verification.
Paramedic Program Tuition and Fees - 33.5 Units
Tuition (33.5 units at $46 per unit)
$1,541
Material Fees
$210
Health Fees ($23 x 2 semesters)
$46
Parking Permit ($40 x 2 semesters)
$80
Books
$651
Background and Drug Screen
$87.75
Medical Document Management
$38
Insurance
$100
Uniform
$150
Supplies
$150
State License
$250
Live Scan
$51
National Registry Profile
$150
NR Written Exam
$180
NR Practical Exam
$180
Total Estimated Cost
$3,864.75
Students may be eligible for financial aid. If interested in applying, please visit Saddleback College's Student Financial Assistance & Scholarship Office https://www.saddleback.edu/fao
Course Title
Units
HSC 104 - Medical Terminology
3
HSC 217 - Cardiac Dysrhythmias
2
EMT 219 - Paramedic Preparation
4
HSC 108 - Disease Processes for the Health Sciences
3
Starting Fall 2024 the following courses will be pre requisites to applying for the paramedic program.
Class 88 applicants will be notified of interview the week of July 10, 2023 through their Submittable account.
Those invited into the program must be in adequate health to perform the duties of a paramedic. Students will be required to obtain the following titers/immunizations/vaccines within 2 months of admission and should get started on these right away.
Students will need to provide evidence of vaccination status for clinical placement.
Failure to complete any of the Paramedic program requirements/deadlines, provided to students, will result in students signing a Non-Compliance Form. Depending on the situation, students may or may not be eligible to continue in the program.
Additional Program Requirements
Students will be required to complete a background/drug test.
Obtain professional liability insurance.
Have valid BLS card through the American Heart Association (no other providers).
Show proof of personal medical health insurance.
Paramedic courses are reserved only for students accepted into the program. Students will not be cleared to register until all of the above requirements have been met.
Paramedic Program Accreditation
The Saddleback Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL. 33756 www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8845
FAX (214) 703-8992 www.coaemsp.org
Paramedic Program Statistics
2020 - 82.6%
2019 - 90%
2018 - 100%
2017 - 92%
2020 - 82.1%
2019 - 90%
2018 - 92%
2017 - 96%
2020 – Within 3 attempts 86.4%
2019 – 1st attempt 83%, within 3 attempts 98%, within 6 attempts 100%
2018 – 1st attempt 70%, within 3 attempts 96%, within 6 attempts 100%
2017 – 1st attempt 74%, within 3 attempts 98%, within 6 attempts 98%
The estimated cost of attendance at Saddleback College includes an estimate for tuition and fees, books
and supplies as well as basic living expenses like food and housing, and personal and miscellaneous
expenses. Your actual expenses may be higher or lower than the amounts listed below.
Expenses
Living With Parents (2 Semesters)
Living Away from Parents (2 semesters)
Tuition & Fees
$1,426
$1,426
Books & Supplies
$938
$938
Living Expenses: Food & Housing
$12,656
$22,670
Personal & Misc.
$3,608
$4,428
Transportation
$1,612
$1,764
Total Resident
$20,240
$31,226
Total Non-Resident
$32,540
$43,526
Expenses
Living with Parents
Living Away from Parents
Tuition & Fees
$709
$709
Books & Supplies
$312
$312
Living Expenses: Food & Housing
$4,218
$7,557
Personal & Misc.
$1,203
$1,476
Transportation
$537
$588
Total Resident
$6,979
$10,642
Total Non-Resident
$13,129
$16,792
Expenses
Living With Parents
Living Away from Parents
Summer
Fall & Spring
Summer
Fall & Spring
Tuition & Fees
$1,426
$709
$1,426
$709
Books & Supplies
$938
$312
$938
$312
Transportation
$1,612
$537
$1,764
$588
Total Resident
$3,976
$1,558
$4,128
$1,609
Total Non-Resident
$16,275
$7,708
$16,428
$7,759
Enrollment Fee: $46 per unit
Based on 15-units for Fall, Spring and Summer
Health Fee $23 for Fall and Spring, $19 for Summer
Non-Resident Tuition (in addition to the $46 per unit enrollment fee): $410 per unit ($365 non-resident tuition fee + $45 capital outlay fee)
Estimated cost of attendance may be adjusted for documented circumstances such as dependent care expenses, purchase of a computer, and other special circumstances (except for students enrolled less than half-time)
