Paramedic Studies Program Requirements and Application Information

Program Requirements 

1. High School Diploma or GED (official transcript on file required)
2. Minimum 2.0 GPA from either college or high school, whichever is most recent
3. Entrance Exam
4. Current EMT Certification and proof of EMT course completion
5. Current CPR Certification for a BLS Provider from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Ventura county CAM.
6. Employer Letter documenting a minimum of 1,000 hours of experience as an EMT provider
7. Current Driver's License
8. No misdemeanors or felonies on record

Strongly Recommended 

1. Anatomy with Lab with a minimum grade of C
2. Physiology with Lab with a minimum grade of C
3. PM V96: Work Experience course (for applicants with non-911 based EMT experience)

Prehospital Experience Requirements

Students must have a minimum of 1000 hours of EMT field experience with a preference for primary "911" response as an EMT. Equivalent experience may be considered and may require the PM V95 Work Experience Course. Submit a letter from your employer or experience documentation. Letter(s) from employer(s) must be submitted with your online program application, on letterhead, and addressed to the Ventura College Paramedic Program Director. The letter must include the candidate's name, date of hire, length of employment, and job title with a description of duties. This letter must also include the total number of hours worked. Instructions and a sample letter will be provided to eligible applicants. 

For Associate Degree Candidates Only

If you wish to earn an Associate of Science (AS) Degree in EMS: Paramedic Studies from Ventura College, along with your paramedic license, you must select this placement track with a Health Sciences Academic Counselor so that you are informed of the academic requirements for the Degree. These academic requirements differ from "entrance requirements" into the Paramedic Studies Program. 

Candidates must verify with Admissions and Records that all required transcripts are on file prior to the counseling appointment. 

To schedule the counseling appointment, call (805) 289-6448 and schedule an appointment with either Health Science Counselor, Angelica Gonzales, or Beatriz Herrera. 

*The application cycle for the Paramedic Program is currently closed. Check back for updates on the next application cycle. *

Important Dates

*Mandatory Dates for Admitted Students Only