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Paramedic Certificate

Area of Study: Emergency Medical Technology 
Degree/Certificate: Certificate of Proficiency

Contact the Financial Aid Office regarding certificate eligibility.

Program Sequence Program Outcomes Apply to Tri-C

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

graduation rates
Year Registry Pass Rates Registry Practical Exam Pass Rates Retention Placement
2017  85% 100% 78% 75%
2018 83% 97% 80% 83%
2019 78% 100% 91.5% 89%

For important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attend this program, please view the disclosure for this program.

See which states this program meets licensure/certification requirements.

EMS Program Requirements

Upcoming Courses

Fall Semester 2021

Metro Campus
Aug. 30-Dec. 19, Mon. & Wed. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

West Campus
Aug. 30-Dec. 19, Tue. & Thur., 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Westshore Campus
Aug. 30-Dec. 19, Tue. & Thur. 6-9:50 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

New students beginning the Paramedic program in Fall 2021 must attend a mandatory orientation TBD. You may attend a 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. session at Metro Health Careers and Sciences (room 223), 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland. A face covering is required. 

Congratulations Class of 2017 Paramedics!

Tri-C Paramedic Graduates
Paramedic Completion Ceremony Dec. 21, 2017

How to reach us

EMT Program Information
216-987-4449 office
216-987-4386 fax
Metropolitan Campus
MHCS 126

Ed Bak, Program Director 
Edward.Bak@tri-c.edu

Health Careers Enrollment Center
216-987-4247 office
216-987-4386 fax
healthcareers@tri-c.edu
Cuyahoga Community College
Metropolitan Campus
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland OH 44115-3196

Paramedic Prerequisites

State of Ohio EMT-Basic or EMT Intermediate Certification
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider Certification
Eligibility for ENG 1010
Eligibility for MATH 0955
BIO 2331/2341 or EMT 1401

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