Paramedic Program
Admission and Program Requirements
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Paramedic Program
Paramedic Program
Admission and Program Requirements
Application deadline:
Program Description
This program is for EMTs with a goal to advance to the paramedic level. Paramedic candidates will find
career opportunities with ambulance services, police departments, fire and rescue departments, urgent
care facilities, and hospitals. This program meets or exceeds the U.S. Department of Transportation 2010
National EMS Education Standards. Century College EMS Programs work with many healthcare partners in
and around the Greater Twin Cities Region, and beyond. Through our industry partners, Century College
paramedic candidates will find opportunities to participate in many innovative research initiatives, and
practice state-of-the-art standards in EMS patient care. Many graduates find advanced opportunities in
Community Paramedicine, Nursing, Law Enforcement, and medical school. The Century College EMS
Program has been accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs,
(CAAHEP), since 1987. Upon successful completion of the paramedic program, graduates will be eligible to
take the National Registry Paramedic certification exam.
Program Admission Requirements
Documentation of the following list of items must be on file before you will be allowed to register for courses.
1. A completed Century College application.
2. Paramedic Program Application form.
3. An official high school transcript verifying graduation or an official GED certificate.
4. 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
new
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.
6. Completion of one of the following:
Successful completion of both EMS 1025 & EMS 1026 (usually taken in the same semester) or
eq
uivalent coursework available at Hennepin Tech, Inver Hills, or Anoka Tech, etc. with a
grade of C or higher; or
EMTs that have 100 patient contacts verified by employer; or
Employer letter of support requesting an exception to the 100 patient contacts rule. The letter
new
must support the candidate’s capacity in the aptitude and affective domains; or
If the applicant is an emergency department technician (EDT), registered nurse (RN), or
has
mi
litary medical experience (MOS 68W or equivalent), a minimum of 100 patient contacts is
required while certified as an EMT.
Note: If the applicant could reasonably attain the 100-patient contacts prior to the clinical phase of the
program, accommodation may be made if approved by the program director.
Paramedic Program
Program Application Procedures
1. Com
plete the Century College Application (if you are a new student) and send to the Admissions Office
at
Ce
ntury College, 3300 Century Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Please note: Applicants must b
e
adm
itted into Century College to be eligible for admission to 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. Com
plete the Century College Paramedic Application and submit to Century College (included in this packet)
Deadlines for Application and selection process - The Paramedic Program has an application deadline
determined on a semester-by-semester basis. Once all required documentation is received, your applicati
on
fi
le will be considered complete. Selection is made on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be aware
that
thi
s 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.
3. Complete the Paramedic Readiness Determination Form found on the back of (or the page following) the
Paramedic Application form.
4. Request official transcripts from high school and all college courses and vocational school work done
pre
viously. Transcripts must be sent directly from the previous institution to the Century College Transfer
Student Services/DARS Office. Call 651.779.3908 with any questions.
5. Registration information and In-Person Registration forms will be sent to admitted applicants as registrati
on
approaches. Please following the special directions in the acceptance letter for registering due to the 19-
credit load of courses that are carried.
6. The purchase of tablet device (9.5 x 7.5), by the student is required for the Paramedic Program to support
the use of electronic textbooks, medical applications, and clinical materials.
Background Study:
Students must successfully pass the MN Human Services Department and National background studies
with no restrictions, to be eligible to participate in required clinical/field experiences. Background
checks will be processed during the semester.
Paramedic Program
Program Note
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. It is highly recommended that you transfer in all
applicable college credits and meet with a counselor/advisor. The COMM/ENGL course required to satisfy the
program requirement must be successfully mastered prior to the end of third semester, with a grade of C or
higher.
Transfer, Articulation Agreements, and Partnerships
The Paramedic Program has articulation agreements with the following Universities and majors:
St. Mary’s University-Minnesota BA Healthcare Administration
Bethel University BA Organizational Leadership
Metropolitan State University BA Organizational Management
Program Contacts:
Chris Caulkins, Faculty/Program Director: chris.caulkins@century.edu; 651.779.5743
Kim Schmitzer, Faculty/Clinical Coordinator: kim.schmitzer@century.edu; 651.779.5798
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your Social Security number is voluntary. However, if you do not provide your Social Security Number, you may
not be considered eligible for education tax credits (Hope and Lifetime Learning Scholarships). If you do not
provide this number, your petition will still be processed. This data is requested for purposes of administration,
program evaluation and consumer data. Your number also may be used to create summary information about
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the release; (2) to federal, state and local officials for purposes of program compliance, audit or evaluation; (3)
as appropriate in connection with your application for, or receipt of, financial aid; (4) to your parents, if your
parents claim you as a dependent student for tax purposes; (5) if the information is sought with a subpoena, to
an organization engaged educational research or accrediting agency. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
abide by the provision of Title IX and other federal and state laws forbidding discrimination on the bases of sex,
race, color, national origin or handicap and all other state and federal laws regarding equal opportunity.
Paramedic Program
PARAMEDIC PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Award: Paramedic Science AAS (69 credits)
Career/Occupational Requirements: 53 credits
Discipline
Course
Number
Credit
#
EMSP
1205
1
EMSP
1207
4
EMSP
1210
3
EMSP
1215
3
EMSP
1220
1
EMSP
1225
2
EMSP
1226
2
EMSP
1227
2
EMSP
1230
3
EMSP
1235
1
EMSP
1240
2
EMSP
1245
2
EMSP
1250
2
EMSP
1255
2
EMSP
1260
1
EMSP
1265
1
EMSP
1270
2
EMSP
1271
2
EMSP
1272
1
EMSP
1273
1
EMSP
1274
2
EMSP
1275
4
EMSP
1276
3
EMSP
1277
3
EMSP
1280
3
Ge
neral Education/MnTC Requirements: 16 Credits
Goal 1Communication: 7 credits
(Completion of one of the following courses with a “C” or higher meets the pre-req for the
Paramedic Program)
ENGL
1020 or
1021
Composition I
4
Select one of the following COMM courses
3
COMM
1021
Fundamentals of Public Speaking*
COMM
1031
Interpersonal Communication
COMM
1041
Small Group Communication
COMM
1051
Intercultural Communication
Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete
-------
Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 credits
3
Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits
3
Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits
3
Goals 7-10: Three credits in ONE of the four goals (fulfilled by COMM course)
-------
Paramedic Program
Award: Paramedic Diploma (56 credits)
Career/Occupational Requirements: 53 credits
Discipline
Course
Number
Credit
#
EMSP
1205
1
EMSP
1207
4
EMSP
1210
3
EMSP
1215
3
EMSP
1220
1
EMSP
1225
2
EMSP
1226
2
EMSP
1227
2
EMSP
1230
3
EMSP
1235
1
EMSP
1240
2
EMSP
1245
2
EMSP
1250
2
EMSP
1255
2
EMSP
1260
1
EMSP
1265
1
EMSP
1270
2
EMSP
1271
2
EMSP
1272
1
EMSP
1273
1
EMSP
1274
2
EMSP
1275
4
EMSP
1276
3
EMSP
1277
3
EMSP
1280
3
General Education/MnTC Requirements:
Goal 1Communication: 3 credits
(Completion of one of the following courses with a C or higher either before the Paramedic
Program start, or by the end of third semester of the Paramedic Program)
ENGL
1020 or
1021
Composition I
4
COMM
1021
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
3
COMM
1031
Interpersonal Communication
3
COMM
1041
Small Group Communication
3
COMM
1051
Intercultural Communication
3
Paramedic Program
Fall Semester Start
Projected Course Schedule
(This schedule may be helpful in planning for financial aid assistance. This schedule is subject to change at any time).
53 Core Credits
Fall Semester Start (one year program)
Course ID
Title
Credits
EMSP 1205
Introduction to Paramedics
1
EMSP 1207
Advanced Pathophysiology and Medical Terminology
4
EMSP 1210
Advanced Assessment, Communication, and Documentation
3
EMSP 1215
Advanced EMS Pharmacology
3
EMSP 1220
Advanced Intravenous Cannulation and Intervention
1
EMSP 1240
Advanced Airway and Respiratory Emergencies
2
EMSP 1245
Advanced Endocrine Emergencies
2
EMSP 1255
Advanced Behavioral Emergencies
2
EMSP 1273
Advanced Hospital Practicum III
1
Total
19
Spring Semester
Course ID
Title
Credits
EMSP 1225
Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I
2
EMSP 1226
Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II
2
EMSP 1227
Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care III
2
EMSP 1230
Special Populations
3
EMSP 1235
Advanced EMS Operations
1
EMSP 1250
Advanced Environmental and Neurological Emergencies
2
EMSP 1260
Trauma Systems
1
EMSP 1265
Neurological Trauma
1
EMSP 1272
Advanced Hospital Practicum II
1
EMSP 1270
Paramedic Practicum Theory and Application
2
EMSP 1274
Advanced Hospital Practicum IV
2
Total
19
Summer Semester
Course ID
Title
Credits
EMSP 1271
Advanced Clinical Practicum I
2
EMSP 1275
Advanced Life Support Practicum I
4
EMSP 1276
Advanced Life Support Practicum II
3
Total
9
Fall Semester
Course ID
Title
Credits
EMSP 1277
Advanced Life Support Practicum III
3
EMSP 1280
Integration and Transition to the Paramedic Role
3
Total
6
Paramedic Program
Spring Semester Start
Projected Course Schedule
(This schedule may be helpful in planning for financial aid assistance. This schedule is subject to change at any time).
53 Core Credits
Spring Semester Start (one year program)
Course ID
Title
Credits
EMSP 1205
Introduction to Paramedics
1
EMSP 1207
Advanced Pathophysiology and Medical Terminology
4
EMSP 1210
Advanced Assessment, Communication, and Documentation
3
EMSP 1215
Advanced EMS Pharmacology
3
EMSP 1220
Advanced Intravenous Cannulation and Intervention
1
EMSP 1240
Advanced Airway and Respiratory Emergencies
2
EMSP 1245
Advanced Endocrine Emergencies
2
EMSP 1255
Advanced Behavioral Emergencies
2
EMSP 1273
Advanced Hospital Practicum III
1
Total
19
Summer Semester
Course ID
Title
Credits
EMSP 1225
Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I
2
EMSP 1226
Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II
2
EMSP 1227
Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care III
2
EMSP 1250
Advanced Environmental and Neurological Emergencies
2
EMSP 1260
Trauma Systems
1
EMSP 1265
Neurological Trauma
1
Total
10
Fall Semester
Course ID
Title
Credits
EMSP 1230
Special Populations
3
EMSP 1235
Advanced EMS Operations
1
EMSP 1270
Paramedic Practicum Theory and Application
2
EMSP 1271
Advanced Clinical Practicum I
2
EMSP 1272
Advanced Hospital Practicum II
1
EMSP 1274
Advanced Hospital Practicum IV
2
EMSP 1275
Advanced Life Support Practicum I
4
EMSP 1276
Advanced Life Support Practicum II
3
Total
18
Spring Semester
Course ID
Title
Credits
EMSP 1277
Advanced Life Support Practicum III
3
EMSP 1280
Integration and Transition to the Paramedic Role
3
Total
6
Paramedic Program
Paramedic Program Application Form
Fall Semester Year: Award: Diploma 56 credits
or or
Spring Semester: Award: AAS 69 credits
Educational Record:
High School or GED *
State
City
Graduation year
* Please request official high school transcripts be sent directly to the ADMISSIONS OFFICE at Century College.
Have you attended Century College? Have you previously attended any other college?
Colleges, Technical or
other post-secondary schools *
State
City
Last Term
Attended
Certificate, degree or
diploma received
* Please request official college transcripts be sent directly to the DARS/Transfer Services Office at Century College.
Patient Contact Experience: Do you have the required 100 patient contacts after EMT certification? Circle one:
EMS 1025/1026 100 Patient Contact Log Employer Letter EDT/RN/Military MOS 68W
Employment Record: List your employment record indicating most recent employment first.
Employer or Organization
Nature of work
Dates of employment
Location
From
To
Na
me (Last) (First) (Middle) (Maiden)
Ad
dress: City State Zip Code:
Phone: (Cell or Home) Email:
Student ID:
Paramedic Program
Program Readiness Determination Checklist
Application Requirements
All documentation must be received before acceptance can be awarded. All certifications and licenses must be
cu
rrent at the time of application and must remain current to continue in the program. Have you:
Completed application to Century College? (Note: All applicants must be in good academic and financial
standing with all Minnesota State Colleges and Universities institutions to be eligible to apply to the
program.)
Paramedic Program Application Form.
Submitted a transcript verifying graduation from high school or an official GED certificate?
Submitted College transcripts
Included a copy of current EMT state certification? (National Registry alone is not sufficient).
Met the minimum patient contact requirement? Check one:
Successful completion of EMS 1026 and EMS 1026 with a grade of C or higher, OR equivalent from an
accredited institution (subject to approval); or
Have 100 patient contacts after EMT certification that is verified by employer (see patient log); or
Employer letter requesting waiver of 100 patient contacts, with defined rationale; or
An EDT or RN with 100 patient contacts verified by employer; or
Primary MOS in an EMT role with 100 patient contacts as an EMT, verified by unit command within the
past two years or subject to program approval.
ENGL 1021, COMM 1021, COMM 1031, COMM 1041, or COMM 1051 with a grade of C or higher (Can be
concurrently enrolled in, but must be completed by third semester).
Appl
icant Signature:
I hereby certify that the information provided on this application form and in all other admission application
materials is complete, accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Da
te
Admission is granted without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or handicap. This institution abides by the
provisions of Title IX, federal legislation forbidding discrimination based on sex and by all other federal laws regarding equal
opportunity.
Note: Federal and state legislation requires that the contents of student files be open to review by the stude
nt. Application
forms, high school transcripts, test date, letters, and recommendations that are sent as part of any application for admission
will be open to the student's review upon request.
Century College is a member of the Minnesota State system. We
are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and
educator. This application can be made available in alternative formats for people with disabilities by calling 651.779.3354
(voice) or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529.