Prerequisites: Current CPR certification. American Heart Association (AHA)-Healthcare provider or American Red Cross-Professional Rescuer are accepted. All students must receive a background check and submit a current TB test and copy of all immunizations at the beginning of the course.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student may be eligible for testing and certification at the State level with the recommendation of the course coordinator and medical director. The curriculum meets the requirements for the National Registry of EMTs and students are eligible to obtain a national certification following certification through the State of Utah.
This course is offered every fall and spring semesters.
For more details about the EMT-Basic course, click here:
EMT-Basic Detail Page
Prerequisites: Current EMT-Basic certification. Current CPR certification. American Heart Association (AHA)-Healthcare provider or American Red Cross-Professional Rescuer are accepted. All students must receive a background check and submit a current TB test and a copy of all immunizations at the beginning of the course.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student may be eligible for testing and certification at the State level with the recommendation of the course coordinator and medical director. The curriculum meets the requirements for the National Registry of EMTs and students are eligible to obtain a national certification following certification through the State of Utah.
This course is offered spring and summer semesters.
For more details about the EMT-Intermediate course, click here:
EMT-Intermediate Detail Page
The Paramedic Program and the EMS Associate of Applied Science at Dixie State College are full time programs that requires an application process.
Paramedic Application Checklist
Paramedic Application
Confidential Recommendation Form
For a list of classes required for the Paramedic certificate ONLY, go here:
Requirements for Paramedic Certificate
For the requirements of the Associate of Applied Science in EMS, go here:
AAS Degree in EMS
The Associate of Applied Science Degree is much broader than the Paramedic certification and provides opportunities for professional growth and better opportunities for job placement and advancement, career promotions, as well as increases options for job transfer and management positions.
If students wish to obtain Paramedic Certification ONLY, they must show evidence of current EMT certification, with a minimum of one-year certification and field experience as an EMT and current BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Prerequisites: Before applying for the Paramedic Program, students are required to have:
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EMT-Basic certification with field experience for 1 year
(Note:The EMT Intermediate course is not a requirement to enter the program, however, it is recommended and helps build a bridge between the EMT Basic and Paramedic courses.)
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Proof of current EMT activity/experience
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Successfully completed prerequisite courses which include:
For Paramedic Program
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ENGL 1010 - Intro to Writing
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Math 1010 - Intermediate Algebra
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BIOL 1010 - General Biology
OR BIOL 1610/1615 - Principles of Biology/Lab
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BIOL 1200 Human Biology
OR BIOL 2320/2325 Human Anatomy
For EMS Associate of Applied Science
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ENGL 1010 - Intro to Writing
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ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing
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Math 1010 - Intermediate Algebra
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CIS 1200 or CIS 1201 - Computer Literacy/Exam
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BIOL 2420/2425 - Human Physiology & Lab
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BIOL 2320/2325 - Human Anatomy & Lab
(Note: All prerequisite courses must be completed with a GPA of 2.0 or above.)
After you have completed the prerequisites, in order to qualify for admittance into the Paramedic Program, you must submit a complete application which includes all of the following:
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DSC Paramedic Program Application
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2 Confidential Recommendation Forms
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Proof of EMT certification
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Official Transcripts
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Personal Letter, which should include:
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Why you want to be a Paramedic
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Why you feel you should be admitted into the program
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etc…
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Receipt for $25.00 Application Fee
Students will be required to complete a Background screen. The cost for the background screen is $49.50. Click the button below to access the background screen. For more information and specific instructions for the background check, click here.
Once you’ve submitted your complete application, we will call you to schedule an interview which will include, but not be limited to prudence, exhibition of good judgment, scenario based questions and competence. Interviews are conducted during the second week of July. Your application and interview will then by reviewed by a panel that will select the top 16 applicants to be accepted into the program as well as possible alternatives if space becomes available. All applicants will receive written formal notification of their status via US Mail. If you were declined acceptance, you may reapply the following year, but you will be required to submit a whole new application.
We have provided an application checklist for anyone interested in applying for the program to use as a guide in completing the process. The checklist includes everything you will need before you submit your application as well as the things that would be required if you are accepted into the program. You do NOT need to turn this paper in with your application.
Application Checklist
Applications for the 2012-2013 Paramedic Program MUST be complete and turned in by:
