Program Overview
The Paramedic Certificate Program at Mt. San Antonio College is a CAAHEP-accredited program that trains students to become paramedics. The program includes 16 weeks of didactic instruction, 5 weeks of clinical internship, and 8 weeks of field externship. Upon successful completion, students are eligible for licensure and employment as paramedics.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Paramedic Certificate Program (T0425) at Mt. San Antonio College is accredited by CAAHEP (Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) and approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. This program is designed to train paramedics to work on ambulances and in the fire service.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of both medical and trauma patients in accordance with the EMT level Scope of Practice.
- Be employable and seek employment in the field or a related field.
- Demonstrate EMT basic skills competency at a certification level.
Program Description:
The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) program is an intensive (32-hours per week) didactic program lasting 16 weeks, followed by five (5) weeks of Clinical Internship in a hospital (40-hours per week), and then eight (8) weeks of Field Externship as a practicing Paramedic under the guidance and supervision of a Paramedic Field Preceptor.
Assessment:
- To remain in the program, students must maintain a grade of “C” (80 percent) or better in all courses and receive a grade of “C” (80 percent) or better on all final exams.
- Students must pass a criminal background check before starting clinical rotations.
- Upon successful completion of the required courses, students are given a certificate documenting completion of the Paramedic program.
- Students are then eligible for licensure by taking and passing both the National Registry Exam and County Paramedic accreditation exam.
Other:
- Students are encouraged to be able to speak, write and read English to complete classes successfully and ensure safety for themselves and others.
- The program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- Students must be an EMT currently certified in California and have completed six (6) months of pre-hospital field experience as an EMT (approximately 1,200 hours) within the last 2 years.
- All applicants are expected to meet the essential functions for success in the paramedic program, which include physical, sensory, and environmental demands.
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Entry Requirements:
- Be an EMT currently certified in California.
- Submit a letter on official stationery from a recognized EMS agency verifying completion of six (6) months of pre-hospital field experience as an EMT (approximately 1,200 hours) within the last 2 years.
- File a College application and be accepted as a student at Mt. San Antonio College.
- Submit an application for the Paramedic Program to the Health Science Programs Office (909) 274-5051. All applications are dated upon receipt in the Health Science Programs Office. The Paramedic Program begins two (2) times per year.
- Successful completion of EMS 1 Paramedic Fundamentals and Selection.
- A physical examination, proof of certain immunizations, a criminal background check, and drug test are required of all candidates after acceptance to the program and before entrance into the clinical setting.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Although proficiency in English is not a criterion for admission into the EMT-P program, students are encouraged to be able to speak, write and read English to complete classes successfully and ensure safety for themselves and others.
