Associate Degree
Table Rock Campus
The Rogue Community College Emergency Services Associate of Applied Science degree is a special admission program. Before applying for this program, you must first apply and be accepted as a student at RCC. Understanding the prerequisites, timeline and time commitment will help you plan ahead and feel confident as you prepare to apply.
The paramedicine application period opens April 1 and typically closes in early June for fall entry. This is an intensive full-time program that meets fall-through-spring for lectures, hands-on labs and clinical shifts, followed by a Paramedic Capstone Internship in the summer or fall.
Entry Requirements
Before you begin any of RCC’s paramedic pathways, it’s important to understand the steps required for admission. These programs are part of a special admission process, which means you must complete an Emergency Services application in addition to applying to Rogue Community College. The paramedicine application period opens April 1 and usually closes in early June for fall entry. Because requirements can vary, it is recommended that you review your plan with an Emergency Services advisor to make sure you are fully prepared.
Once you meet the entry requirements below, you may complete the application for this special admission program:
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Be a high school graduate or have a GED® or equivalent for EMT certification.
- Complete required course prerequisites with a grade of “C” or higher.
- Complete all vaccination and screening requirements for tuberculosis, substance use and criminal background checks as outlined in OAR 409-030-0190.
The anatomy and physiology series is not required for the Emergency Services AAS degree.
Required Materials
Once accepted into one of RCC’s paramedic pathways, you will receive detailed instructions about required items.
You will need the following to begin the program:
- Approved uniforms for class, clinical and field time.
- A reliable tablet computer or compact laptop.
Required textbooks, including a paramedic text, an ECG/12-lead text and current editions of ACLS, PALS and PHTLS books.
For more information about RCC’s paramedic courses, please request an Advising appointment.
Graduation Requirements
The Emergency Services Associate of Applied Science degree requires the completion of 91-93 program credits. Students must complete all courses outlined in this program with a grade of “C” or better to earn a certificate in paramedic care. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Emergency Services department advisor before beginning any coursework.
See the Program Map in our academic catalog for specific course requirements.
Credit for Prior Learning
The Emergency Services program may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning, meaning your work experience, training or other learning outside the classroom could count for college credit — helping you save time and reduce costs.
Tuition & Financial Aid
College is an investment in your future, and there are ways to make it more affordable. Rogue Community College can assist you with information about federal and state financial aid, including grants and loans, as well as scholarship opportunities, work-study, student employment and payment plans.
Visit our Cost & Aid page to learn more about tuition, fees and the financial support options available to you.