Paramedic Class 54 Student Application (Daytime Paramedic)

Description

Ohio Accreditation #301 • CAAHEP Accreditation #600072

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Paramedic Education Program offers a paramedic class every fall. The classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with two choices for lab days. Approximately twelve hours of clinical experience are required each week, bringing the total time commitment for the program to approximately thirty hours per week. Total didactic, clinical, and field internships are approximately 954 hours. The schedule includes a few Monday & Friday commitments throughout the program and approximately eight different daytime commitments (example: ACLS, PALS, ITLS). Total hours may vary for each student based on clinical competencies obtained.

The current program tuition is $6,600.00 and covers all course materials and fees. Tuition is payable in three equal installments.
($2,200) which are due on the first night of class in August, January, and March. The student or student's sponsor is responsible for obtaining/providing liability insurance upon acceptance into the program.

Requirements

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must meet the following requirements and attach copies of the below-listed documents to their application no later than Thursday, July 6, 2023.

• At least 18 years of age
• Hold a valid Ohio Driver's License
• Provide a current resume
• Hold a current AHA, ASHI, or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider Card
• Hold NIMS 100 & 700 Certifications
• Certified as an EMT in Ohio or have National Registry EMT and actively seeking and obtaining Ohio reciprocity by the start of class
• Completed application with $20.00 application fee (due at time of pretest- cash, or certified check only) No personal checks are accepted. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Successfully pass the pre-entrance examination.
• Complete an interview with the Student Selection Committee. Interviews will be held in mid to late July 2023.
• CCAG PME requires all students within the program to provide professional medical liability insurance at a rate of one million per occurrence. Information on obtaining this low-cost protection will be provided upon admission into the program.
• Personal Health History, Immunization Record, and Physician Physical Exam (forms will be distributed in Acceptance Packet).
• Hepatitis B titer or waiver required.
• Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations or approved religious exemption through the Cleveland Clinic (reach out for details)
• 10 Panel Urine Toxicology Screen is required. Results must be negative. (Must be completed after date of acceptance)
• Successfully complete a background check

PRE-ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:
The Pre-Entrance Examination will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. This is an approximate three-hour process that consists of an EMT test, Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam, and a reading comprehension test.

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