Admission to the Emergency Medical Service/Paramedic program is competitive, and there is no guarantee of admission. The top candidates are chosen in the Spring preceding each Fall entry date. Because of the nature of this program, applicants should meet these specific admission requirements in addition to the general admission requirements of the College:

1. Students are selected on the basis of:
a) academic coursework completed
b) ACT scores (when available)
c) a cumulative high school or college grade point average of at least 2.50.

2. An Application for Admission must be on file in the Admissions Office as well as a separate EMS/Paramedic Application with the college's Allied Health Department. All transcripts should be sent to and received by the Registrar at North Central prior to entry into the program.

3. Applicants should submit applications by December 31 of the year prior to anticipated Fall entry.

4. Admission requirements reflect the College's commitment to equal opportunity and treatment of students.

5. The EMS/Paramedic program is very rigorous and demanding. A good state of physical and emotional health is necessary. Once accepted, students are required to:

* have a Medical History form completed by a physician;
* submit proof of a negative tuberculin test or negative chest x-ray (in case of positive skin test) annually;
* keep all required immunizations up to date (including Hepatitis B).All new applicants to North Central are assigned an EMS/Paramedic Program Advisor to ensure proper guidance for entry into the program.

Sequence of Courses EMS AAS

EMS Application