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Academic Requirements for Paramedic - Certificate

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

Paramedic Admission Requirements:

1. Complete the application for admission into Goodwin College. Applicants to the paramedic program must first meet the requirements for admission and be accepted into Goodwin College.
2. Complete the Paramedic 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 EMT-B or EMT-I Certification.
   4. Proof of certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR certification must be either Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer by the Red Cross. Applicants will be considered without CPR documentation; however students must complete CPR certification prior to starting program.
3. Hold a current EMT-B or EMT-I certification. This certification must be maintained throughout the program
   
4. Complete the required College Placement Evaluations. Applicants must qualify for ENG 099 and MATH 099.
5. Meeting with Paramedic faculty.

To request more information:
Call the Danielle Wilken, Health and Natural Sciences Department Chair at1-800-889-3282, or email:
dwilken @goodwin.edu.

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