Apply to the Paramedic Program
Applications Due May 1, 2024

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Important Dates To Know

  • May 1, 2024 — All online applications are due by midnight. Your TEAS score must also be submitted by midnight.
  • May 15-16, 2024 — Interview sessions (you will sign up for one, not both). Business casual attire. In-person at Napa Hall.
  • May 20, 2024 — Applicants will receive acceptance notification.
  • July 11, 2024 — Orientation (In-person and mandatory)
  • July 15, 2024 — First day of instruction

Application Process

Step One) Submit Your Application

Applications must be submitted by the deadline along with your TEAS score report and other required documents (view FAQs for more information). The required documents are:

  • NREMT card
  • State EMT card
  • Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended (If you have a college degree (associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree), a copy of your diploma can be uploaded instead of transcripts.)
  • Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS) printout that shows name and score.

Students can take the TEAS exam at a local testing center or virtually through ATI. Please visit the ATI website for more information on how to register for the TEAS for Nursing exam.

Step Two) Applications Are Scored and Ranked

    All complete applications are scored and ranked. Acceptance into the program will be based on four criteria: TEAS exam score (percentage divided by 10), EMT work experience (maximum of 5 points), education (maximum of 5 points), and interview score (maximum of 10 points).

    Applicants can earn up to 2 bonus points on their application:

    • 0.5 points for completing an Anatomy & Physiology course
    • 0.5 points for completing a Pre-Paramedic course
    • 1 point for having at least 1 year of EMT work experience
    Step Three) Interviews and Acceptance Into Program

    Once the application deadline passes, the applicant will be contacted via email by the program coordinator to confirm if they ranked in the top 60. Applicants ranking in the top 60 will be invited to interview.

    After interviews, the top 40 applicants will be accepted into the program. Applicants will receive acceptance notification via email and will have 48 hours to accept their spot in the program. The remaining applicants who interviewed and meet the criteria will be offered a spot on the wait list. If you are on the wait list, but not offered a spot in the current class, you will need to reapply to a future cohort.

    For information on academic credit and university policies, please refer to the University Policy Manual.

    Paramedic Program: Functional Job Analysis Standards

    A career in paramedicine requires high levels of physical stamina and mental acuteness. In order to provide safe patient care, all students must display the ability to meet the functional job standards listed below.

    Physical Stamina Frequency
    Carrying and lifting includes: carrying equipment and patients who may weigh up to 200 lbs. each, moving patients from stretchers to examination tables, positioning arms and legs on tables, etc.  

    Please  note:  The average patient weight ranges from 150 to 180 lbs. Weight to be manipulated may vary between 15 to 70 lbs. depending on the weight of the patient and part of the body. Arms may weigh 15 to 35 lbs, and legs may weigh 40 to 70 lbs. Lifting an entire patient is a two-person endeavor. True lifting required with help of coworker is estimated at 50 to 75 lbs.    		 C
    Walking includes: pushing equipment such as mobile units, wheelchairs, and stretchers on both carpet and linoleum. C
    Standing includes: standing for prolonged periods of time while setting techniques, positioning patients and positioning equipment. F
    Bending and stooping includes: positioning patients, getting supplies from cabinets and assisting patients. F
    Reaching and stretching, depending on the patient height, includes: adjusting tube controls and getting supplies from the cabinet. F
    Dexterity is required. Fine motor skills and gross finger dexterity is required. Must be able to perform hand / eye coordinated maneuvers. F
    Vision includes: average ability required for setting equipment and checking vitals. C
    Hearing includes: average ability required for taking doctors’ orders over the radio/phone, and communicating with patients and doctors. Lip reading is not possible in surgical areas. C
    Speaking includes: above average skills to communicate with patients, doctors and coworkers. C
    Writing includes: the ability to fill out patient histories on requisition forms in English and complete other written communications. C
       
    Mental Frequency
    Function safely, effectively and calmly under stressful situations. C
    Maintain composure while managing multiple tasks simultaneously. C
    Prioritize multiple tasks. C
    Social skills necessary to interact with patients, families, coworkers of the same or different culture. Must display respect, politeness, discretion and teamwork. C
    Maintain personal hygiene consistent with ethical standards of the profession. C
    Display actions and attitudes consistent with ethical standards of the profession. C
    Exposure to blood-borne pathogens such as Hepatitis, HIV. F

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