Paramedic
Life-Saving Careers
The North Coast Paramedic Program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to respond effectively and safely in emergency medical situations. Through our comprehensive training, students will be prepared to provide essential medical care, stabilize patients, and transport them to appropriate healthcare facilities. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to become a licensed Paramedic, opening doors to exciting career opportunities in emergency medical services.
| medal Icon North Coast Paramedic | Associate of Science |
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| medal Icon North Coast Paramedic | Certificate of Achievement |
The North Coast Paramedic Program builds on the knowledge and skills gained as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The program provides comprehensive study of pre-hospital emergency care that meets State of California requirements for a Paramedic license and prepares students to sit for the National Registry paramedic exam.
The 33-unit program, is open to people who already are EMT-1 certified, and will run during the fall/spring semesters with a summer/fall internship. For the convenience of those who are working full-time, the class for fall and spring semesters will be held on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m.
The Paramedic Program is intended as a structured course of study that cannot be divided into separate component parts. Therefore, no advanced placement, credit for experiential learning, or transfer credit is available. The application period for the Paramedic Program starts every year in April and closes when the class is full.
Please click this link for the Application Instructions
You must be a CR student and have an active CR email address in order to access the online application. Apply to College of the Redwoods HERE.
Prerequisites and Important Information
- Applicants must be a High School Graduate or general education equivalent, hold current EMT certificate, and valid basic life support card.
- Criminal Background check and livescan fingerprint background check is required once you are accepted to the program.
- Physical Exam and proof of immunizations completed during the first 4 weeks of the fall semester.
- Program begins in the fall. Field Experience begins the following summer.
See more information in the program application instructions.
Cost of the Program and Licensing Fees (approximately $4,000 total)
** The costs listed are approximate and may change at any time ***
| Enrollment fees ($46 per unit X 33 units | $1,518.00 |
| Books, supplies and materials fees | $600 |
| Required fees wfor certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). The combined cost of these certification classes is approximately $60. | $60.00 |
| Students must have uniforms and a watch with a second hand | $100.00 |
| Immunizations for students who do not have the required immunity to several communicable diseases. These can be completed with your Primary Care Provider or Public Health. Please begin this process as soon as possible because some immunizations require more than one injection. (approximate cost) | $220 |
| Background checks and American Databank (Complio) immunization tracking | $130.00 |
| Application for National Registry Exam | $175.00 |
| State of California License application | $300.00 |
| Local EMS agency accreditation fees (Varies by region) | $150.00 |
| EMS Testing | $105.00 |
| Platinum Planner © | $95.00 |
| APPROXIMATE TOTAL | $3,453.00 |
Faculty
Paramedic
Kelly Scott has been a dedicated Paramedic in the local community since 1993. Her passion for emergency medicine began at a young age, drawn to a career that is both challenging and diverse. Known for bringing her enthusiasm for pre-hospital care ...
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