Paramedic

To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

The paramedic profession is an emerging, rapidly changing profession. Paramedics work in ambulances (in populated areas) and are also working in hospitals, urgent care centers, and other areas of health care. As with other healthcare professions, the future need is great as the paramedic profession continues to evolve.

Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

The Anoka Technical College 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 NREMT's Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.

To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445 

coaemsp.org

Graduating Cohort Outcome Report

Students applying to the Paramedic program must meet specific placement requirements and additional certifications. 

Paramedic Program Supplemental Application

Certification Requirements: 

To be accepted to the program, students must meet the following certification requirements:

• Current State Certification of EMT or completion of EMT courses with the eligibility to take EMT exams
• Current CPR: American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, or current First Responders Card
• Preferred Additional Requirements:
  • Completion of Principles of Biology (BIOL 1106) or equivalent course
  • Completion of Medical Terminology (HLTH 1040) or equivalent course

Placement Requirements: 

Option One:

• Reading Comprehension:
  • Accuplacer Score of 250 or higher or classic equivalent (within past 5 years),
  • qualifying ACT/SAT/ or MCA Reading score (21/480/1047, within past 5 years),
  • ATC READ 0900/0960 (grade of C or higher within past 3 years),
  • one previously completed college-level reading-intensive course with a “C” grade or better, or
  • placement as per recommendations by MN State system office (if applicable).
• Math:
  • (Any) Arithmetic Accuplacer score (within past 2 years),
  • qualifying ACT/SAT/or MCA Math score (20/530/1148, within past 5 years),
  • one previously completed college-level math course with a “C” grade or better, or
  • placement as per recommendations by MN State system office (if applicable).

Option Two

Previous two- or four-year degree from an accredited college. Please provide transcript for any non-MN State school.

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MnTC General Education Requirements

 This program requires completion of the following fifteen credits of general education from at least three goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).

Program Sequence

Emergency Medical Services
Certificate

Emergency Medical Technician
Certificate