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Certificate in Paramedic Studies

Admission Requirements

The specific admission requirements are outlined below. It is important to note that not all qualified candidates can be offered admission to the Paramedic Studies program due to the limited number of places available.

1. Complete the application for admission into Goodwin College. Applicants to the Paramedic Studies program must first meet the requirements for admission and be accepted into Goodwin College.
2. Complete the Paramedic Studies Program Application. Application must include the following:
1. Copy of high school transcript. Upon acceptance, student must submit an official transcript for their record.
2. Copy of college transcript(s). Upon acceptance, student must submit an official transcript for their record within first 16 weeks.
3. Proof of current EMT-B or EMT-I Certification (State of Connecticut or National Registry of EMT [NREMT]). This license must be maintained throughout the program.
4. Proof of current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the American Heart Association or CPR for the Healthcare Provider by the American Red Cross. Applicants will be considered without CPR documentation, however students must complete CPR certification prior to starting program. Complete the required College Placement Evaluations. Applicants must qualify for ENG 099 and MATH 099.
3. Complete the required College Placement Evaluations. Applicants must qualify for ENG 099 and MATH 099.

Accepted students, who are new to Goodwin College, must pay an $100 non-refundable tuition deposit to hold their place in class.

To request more information:
Call the Danielle Wilken, Health and Natural Sciences Department Chair at 1-800-889-3282,
or email: dwilken @goodwin.edu.