Paramedic - Certificate of Proficiency
Area of Study: Emergency Medical Technology
Degree/Certificate: Certificate of Proficiency
Academic School: Nursing and Health Professions
Contact the Financial Aid Office regarding certificate eligibility.
This program is designed for emergency medical technicians interested in pursuing paramedic certification. It prepares students to advance their career with ambulance and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). As many EMS services are a component of fire departments, it is also important for those pursuing a career as a firefighter. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT Paramedic examination. Successful completion of this examination is necessary for State of Ohio Paramedic certification.
A criminal background check must be completed through a program approved source and approved prior to participation in clinical or field experiences.
The CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in the Emergency Medical Services Professions
II.C. Program Goals - Minimum Expectation
"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."
Paramedic Pass Rates
| Year | Registry Pass Rates | Registry Practical Exam Pass Rates | Retention | Placement |
| 2021 | 88.4% | 100% | 76.8% | 83.7% |
| 2022 | 82.4% | 100% | 76.5% | 82.7% |
| 2023 | 79.3% | 100% | 85.3% | 70.7% |
Career Outlook
See which states this program meets licensure/certification requirements.
Upcoming Courses
Fall Semester 2025 - Summer Term 2026
The Paramedic program is one year (three semesters). The exact start and end dates for spring semester and summer term will be provided in class.
Metro Campus
Aug. 25 - Dec. 14
Mon. and Wed. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Western Campus
Aug. 25 - Dec. 14
Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Westshore Campus
Aug. 25 - Dec. 14
Tue. and Thur. 6-9 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
New students beginning the Paramedic program Fall 2025 must attend a mandatory orientation (room and date TBD) at Metro Health Careers and Sciences, 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland. Students will receive an email notification at a later date.
Congratulations Class of 2017 Paramedics!
