Paramedic Diploma *This award is no longer offered. Please see the new Paramedic Diploma award listed.*

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Total Credits: 56

Major Number: 5878
CIP Code: 51.0904

Program Description

This program is for EMT’s looking to advance their education to the paramedic level. Upon completion of the program, students may find career opportunities with ambulance services, police departments, fire departments, rescue departments, hospitals, and clinics. The program not only meets, but also exceeds the criteria for education of Paramedics as recommended by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The St. Paul/Minneapolis metropolitan area is home to a large number of ambulance services and hospitals who utilize a wide array of differing protocols and equipment that students need to be conversant in. Additionally, these agencies participate in many innovative research initiatives for which there is a need to prepare students for understanding and participation. These factors create a need to exceed minimum standards to produce top notch graduates who are prepared to work in diverse environments. The Century College Paramedic Program has been accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) since 1987. Students are eligible to complete the National Registry exam for Paramedics upon successful completion of the program.

Program Prerequisites

Application Requirements for Paramedic Diploma:

1. A completed Century College general admission application.
2. A completed Paramedic Program Special Application.
3. A copy of your high school transcript verifying graduation or GED certificate.
4. A Communications or English course - It is highly recommended that you complete or be concurrently enrolled in, one of the following: ENGL 1021, COMM 1021, COMM 1031, COMM 1041, or COMM 1051, and complete with a grade of C or higher. Said course requirement must be completed by the end of third semester to be eligible to take the National Registry exam.
5. A copy of current state EMT certification.

Special Instructions

1. Complete the general admission application to Century College, if you have not already done so. Please select “pre-paramedic” as your major. ​​Please note: Applicants must be admitted into Century College to be eligible for admission into the Paramedic Program. All applicants must be in good academic and financial standing with Century College to be eligible to apply to the program.
2. Complete the online Paramedic Special Application. The Paramedic Special Application is a separate on-line application and is not a substitute for the Century College general application.
3. Deadlines for Application and selection process - The Program has an application deadline determined on a semester-by-semester basis. Once all required documentation is received, your application file will be considered complete and you will receive an acceptance letter. Selection is made on a first-come, firstserved basis. Please be aware that this program has a limited enrollment. If the class size limit is met before your file is complete, you will be placed on a wait list and your application will be deferred until the next available start date.