The program is designed to prepare students for employment as paramedics working for ambulance services, fire agencies, fixed & rotary wing operations, and hospital emergency rooms.

OPTIONAL ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND REQUIREMENTS:
An Associate degree is also available upon completion of the Certificate requirements and the Foothill College General Education requirements. We encourage prospective students to look into this option and consider long term career planning. Please call (650) 949-6965 for counseling information.
• English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 103/105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 units required to include:
• All General Education requirements
• Career Certificate Requirements (64.5 Units)
• BIOL 40A, B and C (15 Units)
• Electives & other graduation requirements as appropriate.

NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all Core and Support courses for the Degree or Certificates.

APPLICATION
• Date AVAILABLE: August 1st at our web site:
http://www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/paramed/
• Application DEADLINE: May 31st
Applicants will be considered for admittance to the program for the following September class. Applicants who have previously applied must submit a new application and accompanying materials. Applicants will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by June 23rd.
• CORRESPONDENCE: All correspondence, applications, and transcripts for admission should be directed to: Charlie McKellar
• Foothill College /Paramedic Program
• 4000 Middlefield Road, Suite I
• Palo Alto, CA 94303
• COUNSELING: Please contact the Counseling appointment desk at (650) 949-7423 to make an appointment with Mr. Andy Lee.

PREREQUISITES
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification.
• Possess a current EMT-IA certificate or EMT-1 with transport module or equivalent.
• A minimum of six months full-time OR equivalent part-time experience with an EMS provider agency (960 hr)
• Meet technical standards.
• MATH 101 or equivalent college level course within the past three years or placement into MATH 105 on the Foothill College placement test.
• Eligible for ESL 25 or ENGL 110
• (Testing office 650/949-6958).

NOTE: Physical examinations and immunizations are required for clinical internships. Background screening and drug testing may be required by clinical facilities. Positive results could impact a student's chances of attending clinics, completing the program requirements or gaining a license to practice upon graduation. The cost of required physical examinations, background screenings and drug tests will be paid by the student. Students accepted into the program will be provided with specific details.