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Paramedic Institutional Certificate


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  • Program Prerequisite: Applications for an institutional certificate in Paramedic are open to all students prepared with the following prerequisites. See the Admission Requirements listed in the Paramedic Studies (AAS)  program.
  • Grade Requirements: “C” or better in all prerequisite courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.7. All courses with the PAR prefix must be passed with a “B-” or better in order for a student to progress through the paramedic program sequence and be awarded an institutional certificate and/or the AAS degree.
  • Credit Hour Requirements: The Institutional Certificate in Paramedic requires a minimum of 36 core paramedic credits for completion. Dependent upon what method a student completes the required prerequisites, up to an additional 30 credit hours may be required.
  • Program Code: 2045CC
  • CIPC: 510904

Admission Requirements

Students are eligible to apply for admission to the Institutional Certificate in Paramedic program upon completion of the following:

  1. Making application to Weber State University
  2. Obtaining admissions counseling by a Dumke College of Health Professions advisor
  3. Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite requirements
  4. Completion of the Paramedic program application form by designated date:
    1. Successful completion of the program EMT-B written assessment exam with a minimum score of 75% on no more than two attempts
    2. Payment of the $25 application fee
    3. Entrance testing and application must be completed by May 15th for confirmed fall acceptance.
    4. Applications received between May 15 and August 15 will be approved on a “space available basis.”
  5. Current Utah or appropriate state EMT certification

Courses Required for the Institutional Certificate in Paramedic


Note:


* These classes can be taken through independent study. Call 801-626-6785.

Paramedic Courses Required


All courses with the PAR prefix must be passed with a “B-” or better in order for a student to progress through the paramedic program sequence and be awarded an institutional certificate and/or AAS degree.

Students participating in the distance education “Skills Camps” will also complete the following electives:


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