Overview
This program is a comprehensive classroom and clinical program. Upon successful completion of all phases of training, a completion certificate will be awarded. This certificate will allow the student to apply for National Registry Certification and subsequent state licensure as a Paramedic. This course meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in the State of California and Safety Code, Title 22, and conforms to the National Standard Paramedic Curriculum formulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Working EMTs are encouraged to apply.
According to the US Department of Labor, employment is projected to grow faster than average. Some of the places Paramedics work at are fire departments, ambulance companies, and hospitals. Employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. Population growth and urbanization will increase the demand for full-time paid EMT's and Paramedics. In addition, a large segment of the population—the aging baby boomers—will further spur demand for emergency medical services, as they become more likely to have medical emergencies.
We hold an orientation session regarding the Paramedic Program in order to give potential students more information about the program and a chance for us to answer any questions you may have. The following is the schedule for these orientations.
| Day | Time |
| Tuesday | 4:15 p.m. |
| Thursday | 4:15 p.m. |
If you are unable to attend one of these orientations, please click here to request more information.
TRAINING PHASES
DIDACTIC
This classroom portion of training consists of lectures, discussions, scenarios, simulations, laboratory skills practice, demonstrations, clinical observation, and other course related activities.
CLINICAL
The hospital clinical training may be completed under the supervision of a preceptor in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Surgery, Laboratory, Labor and Delivery, Nursery, Cardiac Care Unit Department, and other related areas.
FIELD INTERNSHIP
The final phase of training consists of a minimum of 480 hours of Private Ambulance Service and/or Fire Service (ALS Unit) under the supervision of a preceptor.
WestMed College offers financial assistance for those who qualify.
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| Merced Campus | |
| San Jose Campus | |