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Emergency Medical Services

Program Overview

Emergency Medical Services

When every second counts, communities rely on skilled, decisive professionals who can deliver immediate life-saving care. UDC’s paramedic program prepares students to meet that challenge with the clinical knowledge, technical expertise and critical thinking skills needed to thrive in high-pressure emergency settings.

As part of the broader Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program, UDC offers multiple educational pathways for students at different stages of their careers. All EMS pathways are grounded in the latest evidence-based practices and emphasize hands-on learning. Students gain real-world experience through skills labs, hospital clinical rotations, and ambulance ride-alongs.

Pathways Offered

Program Outcomes

Program outcome data will be published as cohorts graduate and will include these key performance metrics:

  • Cohort graduation year.
  • Number of graduates.
  • Retention.
  • Positive job placement.
  • National registry exam pass rates.

Admission Requirements and How to Apply

To qualify for admission to the community college at UDC, you must first take the Accuplacer test. This is a requirement for all entering students. Want to learn about the requirements needed to qualify for admission into the community college at UDC? Select the applicant type (first-time, returning, etc.) that most applies to you and review the requirements.

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Program-Specific Admissions Requirements

Additionally, all applicants to the Paramedic certificate or Associate of Science degree programs must hold a valid and current license (and be registered) as an EMT or Advanced EMT (AEMT) with the National Registry. Students will be required to provide a copy of their NREMT certification.

Accreditation

The UDC Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self-Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the National Registry's Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.

To contact CoAEMSP, call 214-703-8445.

Contact Us

For further information, please contact us at [email protected].

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