San Diego County

 
Each of the programs listed below offer Paramedic programs that meet all federal and local accreditation standards. Please note the unique minimum requirements for application to these programs. You may learn more by contacting the school of your choice directly.

  • EMSTA

    11489 Woodside Avenue
    Santee, CA 92071
    619.523.6782
    emstacollege.com

    Admission Prerequisites

    - 18 years old

    Documents
    - High school diploma or GED
    - Copy of Social Security Card
    - Copy of valid Driver’s License
    - Copy of (Firefighter exempt) DMV Driver’s License
    - Copy of (Firefighter exempt) Medical Examiner Certificate
    - Current EMT-B certificate
    - Current CPR card – American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
    - Current resume

    Coursework/Testing
    - Completion of HOBET test with minimum score of 61
    - Completion of Paramedic Prep class
    - Completion of Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) course

    Work Experience
    - One year of EMT-B work experience

  • I.V.C

    380 E. Aten Road
    P.O. Box 158
    Imperial Valley, CA 92251
    760.355.6483
    imperial.edu

    Admission Prerequisites

    - 18 years old

    Documents
    - Complete application packet
    - High school diploma or GED
    - Current EMT I or EMT II certification
    - EMT Transcripts
    - Current CPR card – American Heart Association (AHA)

    Coursework/Testing
    - BIOL 090 Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Providers
    - Math placement test
    - Reading placement text

    Work Experience
    - Minimum1 year’s experience as EMT I or EMT II

  • Palomar

    1951 East Valley Parkway
    Escondido, CA 92027
    760.744.1150 ext. 8150
    palomar.edu/eme

    Admission Prerequisites

    - 18 years old
    - Free from felony conviction

    Documents
    - High school diploma or GED
    - Letter from employer documenting necessary work experience
    - Valid Driver’s license
    - Valid EMT-B certificate
    - Valid CPR card – American Heart Association (AHA)
    - Three original, professional letter of reference; signed & dated

    Coursework/Testing
    - Completion of Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) course (ZOO-145) or Intro Anatomy & Physiology – grade C or better
    - Completion of Paramedic Prep (EME-175 & 175L) – grade B or better
    - Qualification for English 50, Math 15 and Reading 110 as determined by a Palomar College Assessment Test. (Test is waived for those with B.A. degree or above)

    Work Experience
    - One year full time paid experience (2080 hours)

  • Southwestern

    8100 Gigantic Street
    Otay Mesa, CA 92154
    619.216.6760
    swccd.edu

    Admission Prerequisites

    - 18 years old

    Documents
    - Official transcripts for any class required
    - Letter from employer documenting necessary work experience

    Coursework/Testing
    - Completion of 2 general Southwestern college placement exams: math & reading
    - Basic match proficiency exam (EMT knowledge based)
    - Medical Terminology (waived with proof of Medical Terminology course completion)
    - Background check

    Work Experience
    - One year full-time work experience as EMT-B. Full-time is: 10-24 hour shifts (2,880 hrs per year), 15-12 hour shifts (2,160 hrs per year) or other types of shift totaling a minimum of 2,100 hours.

  • NCTI

    2655 Camino Del Rio North #330
    San Diego CA 92108
    619.320.8444
    For the NCTI website click here

    Admission Prerequisites

    - 18 years old

    Documents
    - Complete application packet
    - High school diploma or GED
    - Valid email address
    - Valid Driver’s license
    - Copy of college diploma (if applicable)
    - Current CPR card
    - Possess a current, county-issued EMT-B or EMT-II certificate throughout the duration of the program

    Coursework/Testing
    - Complete an NCTI Anatomy & Physiology Course or an approved Anatomy & Physiology course within the last 5 years

    Work Experience
    - None