Comprehensive Paramedic Training Program

Application & Recruitment Period Opens: January 4th-June 4th, 2010.  The application period closes promptly at 1700hrs on June 4th, 2010.  Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.  We encourage you to apply early and submit your application packet to ensure a slot for the written examination process.

THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED AND WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010-1, 2010-2 PARAMEDIC COURSE

Written Entrance Exams will be administered in June 28th or June 29th, 2010.  Exam starts promptly at 1000, concludes at 1200.

Oral Interviews are scheduled during the week of July 1st-July 14th, 2010.

Successful candidate notification's will be made by July 16th, 2010

Class is scheduled to begin August 16th, 2010 with projected completion tentatively on December 15th, 2011.

The application packet (below) is a Microsoft Word 2003 document.  We encourage you to save this file when given the choice after clicking it.  This will allow you to fill it out on a computer using Microsoft Word which you can then print and mail, or hand deliver to us.

Application Packet

Paramedic Program Applicant Guide

Paramedic Training Flyer

Student Textbooks

For further information, contact Sean Newton (623) 208-8866 or Randy Budd (623) 208-8867.

Mesa Community College direct contact: Sonia Jones (480) 461-6301

Paramedic Training FAQ's:

Are you affiliated with a college?

• Yes!  We are the contracted ALS training provider for Mesa Community College.  All participants are registered students of Mesa Community College and all classes are held at their "Downtown Center" campus located at 165 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201

Are there benefits of having this class through a Community College atmosphere?

• Additional benefits of being affiliated with MCC include: Financial Aid counseling, professional educational environment, student services, computer labs, library and research resources, fitness center, career counseling, transfer credit evaluation and articulation to public and private universities.

How long is the program going to last?

• Program is a shift friendly "FLEX" schedule which gives students the option to meet every Monday or Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday from 0800-1700 two days per week.  This program graduates tentatively December 15th, 2011 (16 month program)
• There are approximately 1800 total hours which include lecture, labs, clinical internships, vehicular internships and testing.

Are there any classes that I should take before applying?

• Our class is designed to provide you all of the information you need in order to be successful as a Certified Emergency Paramedic.  To that end, the training that is provided during this curriculum is very intensive.  While we do not have any educational course prerequisites, past experience has shown us that students with previous knowledge in Anatomy/Physiology, Basic ECG and Basic Pharmacology may have better retention during the course.

What certifications/degrees will I have when I complete the program?

• All students will graduate with the following course completion certificates and current cards in: ACLS, PALS, PEPP, PHTLS, NRP,AMLS, AHLS and Immunization Shot Technician. 
• At the end of the course students who successfuly complete the National Registry testing process will receive a Paramedic Certification through NREMT & the State of Arizona.
• Additionally, college credit will be awarded through Mesa Community College totaling 71 credit hours. For students who desire Bachelors Degrees, we have negotiated with Northern Arizona University to allow transfer credit articulation.

How much will the program cost?

• Estimated course fees are approx. $7000.00 (including college tuition, required books, lab fees, background check fees, National Registry application & testing fees and uniform fees)
• The program is offered in four 16 week Module Blocks (I-IV) in order to facilitate tuition reimbursment and financial aid schedules for those organizations which support tuition assistance/reimbursment programs.

Where will the classes be held?

• All class sessions wil be held at the Mesa Community College Downtown Campus @ 165 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 - Suite #109. (clinical & vehicular internships will be held off site at various locations throghout the Phoenix-Mesa metropolitan areas)

Why does it cost so much?

• The majority of the cost is college tuition fees covering 71 college credit hours. The remaining fees are all inclusive of lab fees, student books, clinical uniforms, background check fees and National Registy testing fees. The $7,000 estimated cost is meant to be "all inclusive" so students can effectively budget or apply for financial aid.

Why do I need 1 year of experience when other programs do not require that?

• Due to the comprehensive and challenging program content, our experience has shown us that students with specific related experiences in the healthcare field perform better and are more successful thoughout the length of the program because they have a baseline history to draw upon.
• If you lack one year of experience or have additional questions pertaining to this requirement, please give us a call and we can provide further insight.

What is the experience of your instructional and management staff?

• We employ only the highest caliber instructional staff to provide services to our students. All of our program instructors have completed comprehensive courses in educational strategies and have numerous years of experience in thier fields of expertise. All staff is approved by Mesa Community College to provide instruction.
• For further information and professional bio's on our staff, please visit the Program Manager and Program Director pages of this website.