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Paramedic

Paramedic

Get ready to save lives, help others and lead a team of medical professionals in providing quality care when it matters most.

Program Details

Becoming a paramedic equips you to provide immediate treatment to victims of illness and injury. Their leadership and expertise play critical roles in public health and safety during medical emergencies, rescue operations, mass casualties, fires and crime scenes.

Our paramedic program is a collaboration with Lancaster Emergency Medical Services. Experienced paramedics, pre-hospital registered nurses and physicians will lead you through paramedic courses, lectures, skill sessions and clinical/field training. In addition to being eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic Certification exam, you may receive the following certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • International Trauma Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support

See the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ job outlook.

PA College cannot guarantee clinical rotations for students who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Job Outlook (Growth Rate)
11%
Job Openings Per Year
20.7k
Median Salary
$46,770

In addition to meeting general admission requirements, applicants must meet the following program-specific requirements:

Applicants to the Paramedic Program must be at least 18 years of age and:

  • Be a high school graduate or have a GED
  • Have current certification as an EMT
  • Have a valid driver’s license

Applicants should also be prepared to meet the physical and core performance standards detailed in the College Catalog.

The Lancaster Consortium for Emergency Medicine Education does not currently offer advanced placement to students who are seeking to graduate or become eligible to sit for the National Registry or state examination at the paramedic level. All students seeking to graduate or become eligible for the National Registry or state examination must complete all of the requirements of the Lancaster Consortium for Emergency Medicine Education.


PA BOEMS #Graduation YearInitial EnrollmentGraduatedRateNumber Who Took ExamNumber PassedPass RateNumber PassedPass RateJobs Within 6 MonthsRate
All AttemptsFirst Attempt
22-72-470202322N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
22-72-0252022171588.24%15N/AN/A853.33%N/AN/A
21-72-0082021201470.00%1414100%1178.57%14100%
20-72-0342020131184.62%1111100%545.45%11100%
2019151173.33%1111100%N/AN/A11100%
2018301963.33%1919100%N/AN/A19100%
2017231565.22%1515100%N/A1515100%
2016301963.33%1919100%N/AN/A19100%
2015181372.22%131076.92%N/AN/A1076.92%

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

All program applicants must meet general admission requirements.

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Tuition

Tuition & Fees

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Course Delivery

Course Delivery

This course is offered
in-person only.

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Curriculum

12-month program consisting of approximately 1,200 hours of classroom paramedic classes and clinical/field experience.

Sample Schedule (Aug-Aug)
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Meet the Faculty

Bob Hollinger

Bob Hollinger, NRP

Clinical Coordinator - Paramedic Program

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Richard Pearson

Richard Pearson MBA, CEMSO, CTO, FACPE, NCEE, NRP, CCFP, EMT/P

Program Director/Emergency Medical Services

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