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.
