Certificate in Paramedic

The paramedic certificate prepares you to perform the skills of an EMT and train in advanced life support techniques, including endotracheal intubation, electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation, DC electrical counter shock, and administration of intravenous fluids and medications.

To be eligible for admission to an associate degree program at HCC, applicants must submit documentation that they have the equivalent of one of the following:high school equivalency certificate (GED)Associate or higher degreestandard high school diplomaHigh School If you graduated from a high school in the United States, please request that final, official transcripts be sent to HCC in a sealed envelope or electronically directly from your high school by the given application deadline. Transcripts must include your final grades and graduation date. Opened transcripts are considered to be unofficial and will not be accepted.Completion of the EMT program - Provide an official transcript showing successful completion of the EMT program is required. If the institution where the EMT program was completed does not provide students with an official transcript, a diploma/certificate showing successful completion and the hours/duration of the program will be accepted as proof of completion.Minimum EMT program GPA and overall GPA of 2.0 (If your overall GPA is below 2.0, meet with an academic advisor to work on raising your GPA before applying to the program).