Paramedic Course Application
Please review the Paramedic Course Entry requirements to ensure you are eligible prior to starting the application.
The Paramedic Course application has two steps.
- Due June 2, 2026: Submission of the online application through Qualified First.
Step 1 submission will include:- All required immunization records.
- Current AHA BLS Provider CPR certification.
NOTE: See the EMS Planning Tool for specifics on vaccine and CPR requirements. - Current Oregon EMT license (or document listing specific date license will be obtained prior to the start of the paramedic course).
- Due June 10, 2026: Completion of online application. This will include demographic data, educational and work history, progress towards course, certificate, and degreecompletion, and goals and motivation for pursuing paramedic. Step 2 will also require submission of the following:
- Official transcripts from any colleges attended other than RCC, on file with the RCC Enrollment Services office.
- Copies of any certificates or licensure to be considered.
Competitive Entry Scoring Criteria
Entrance into the RCC Paramedic program is a competitive process. To be eligible, candidates must meet all minimum entry requirements and prerequisites based on the degree or certificate pathway they have selected. Successful qualified applicants are selected based on the specific criteria outlined below, intended to identify those students most likely to be successful in the program. Candidates with the top scores will be accepted into the program. The total number of students accepted is based on multiple variables and is not determined until the application process closes.
Category |
Points Possible |
|---|---|
EMS & Direct Patient Care Experience |
25 |
Points based on full or part-time employment, years of experience, and specific role. |
|
Cumulative Grade Point Average |
20 |
Cumulative of all undergraduate college courses completed, supported by official transcripts. GPA of 3.6-4.0 = 20, 3.3-3.5 = 15, 3.0-3.2 = 10. |
|
Progress Towards Program Completion |
15 |
Based on the number of courses required for the applicant’s selected pathway that will be completed during the paramedic class year. |
|
Veteran Status |
5 |
Veterans or current members of the armed services are awarded 5 points. |
|
Additional Relevant Training and Certifications |
10 |
Advanced EMT, EMT-Intermediate, ECG, Pharmacology, phlebotomy, etc. 0.5 points per college credit completed, up to 10 points maximum. |
|
Advanced Anatomy & Physiology Courses Completed |
10 |
Completion of 200-level A & P courses with a grade of C or better. |
|
Other Relevant Science Courses |
5 |
Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Life Sciences, etc. >10 credits = 5, 5-9 credits = 3, < 5 credits = 1. |
|
Application Completion |
10 |
Complete application process with all documentation submitted prior to deadline = 10. |
|
Total Points Possible |
100 |
The selection of paramedic students will be determined by June 16, 2026, and all candidates will be notified at that time. For further information or questions related to the application process, please email Heather Sandberg at [email protected].
