All applications will be considered competitively. Students planning to enter the paramedic program need to meet minimum competencies in English and mathematics. Although not required, having had courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and biology are helpful. The program is two academic years in length. Any student who has applied for the paramedic program will be considered for the next scheduled class start.
All classes start in the fall semester.
The paramedic program is an intense program that prepares students to handle the rigors of providing emergency medical care, sometimes in the face of extreme conditions. The JCC paramedic program is designed to prepare the student by providing insightful lectures, practical laboratory sessions, and practical clinical experiences. The student should be prepared to spend several hours each week on class work, studying, and clinical rotations. The program is both intense and rewarding for individuals with the desire to practice pre-hospital emergency medicine. Employment is expected to grow rapidly as paid Emergency Medical Service positions replace unpaid volunteers.