Dr. Prem Reddy School of Health Sciences
Paramedic Academy
Admissions
Procedure
Program Director: Scott
C. Jones, MBA, EMT-P
joness@vvc.edu
(760) 245-4271 ext. 2338
Applications for following academies will be made
available approximately four (4) months prior to academy start
date. These applications will be due approximately three (3)
months prior to start date.
- Applications
for Track A beginning in January of the Winter session
will be made available as of June
1st via
the internet (Paramedic Home Page) and also in the Allied
Health Building Faculty Office. Applications and attachments
are due by: July
28th (05:00 PM)
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- Applications
for Track B beginning in June of the Summer session will
be made available as of January 5th via the internet
(Paramedic Home Page) and also in the Allied Health Building
Faculty Office. Applications and attachments are due
by: February 23rd (05:00 PM)
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6-months
full-time or 1000 hours part-time documented Pre-hospital
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience
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Copy of College Assessment Scores
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Copy of EMT Card/High School Diploma
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Copy of current TB Test or Chest X-ray report
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Proof of Hepatitis B immunization series completed or
in progress
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Proof of Rubella Titer showing immunity or proof of re-immunization
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Proof of Varicella immunization
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Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
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EMT Examination
Upon the successful completion of the application period
all applications will be screened for completeness and
accuracy. The applicant will then be mailed an appointment
date and procedure for the EMT examination process. The
EMT examination will cover the current EMT National Standard
Curriculum. This process should begin immediately following
the application process. A passing score is 80%.
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Oral/Practical Interview
Upon
successful completion of the EMT examination process
students will be notified by mail of eligibility for
admission to the oral/practical interview. Applicants
must successfully
Pass Oral and Practical Interview for admission to
the Paramedic Academy.·
March/April
for Track B
October/November for Track A
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Admission Notification
Admission will be granted based on a cumulative scoring
system. A point system will be utilized for objective screening
of all applicants. Admission letters will be mailed approximately
one (1) week after completion of the Oral/Practical Interviews. Notification letters will be mailed:
APRIL
for Track B
November for Track A
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