Paramedic Application

Paramedic Application
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Thank you for your interest in the Wilson Community College Paramedic program. Please read and review all the information and requirements before you begin the application process.

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Students must submit a completed application and meet all admission requirements.

NCOEMS PREREQUISITES AND WCC PARAMEDIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course.
2. High school diploma or high school equivalency.
3. Successful completion of college-level English and Math or successful completion of a written assessment placing the individual into college-level English and Math within twelve (12) months of the program start date.
4. A valid and active North Carolina EMT credential, NREMT, or other states' EMS credential prior to the start of the clinical/field component. *All students must start clinical at the same time; staggered start dates will not be accepted.
5. Successful completion of a college-level Anatomy and Physiology course prior to the start of the field education component. *See accepted courses below.
6. For successful completion, students must maintain a 90% attendance rate.
7. Copy of a valid state-issued driver's license.
8. Proof of the following immunizations:
  - One (1) TB skin test completed within three (3) months of class start date OR a negative chest X-ray within twelve (12) months of class start date
  - Proof of two (2) MMR vaccinations
  - Hepatitis B vaccination (documentation of at least the first dose of the three-dose series required)
  - Proof of varicella (chickenpox) vaccination OR a titer (blood test) confirming immunity
  - Tdap, TD, or Tetanus vaccination within the last ten (10) years
  - COVID-19 vaccination requirements are determined by individual clinical sites
ASSOCIATED PROGRAM COSTS:
1. Registration fee, student accident insurance, and malpractice insurance per semester. (Registration fee only is waived for EMS, Fire, and Law.)
2. Level-specific textbook required with online access.
3. CPR card (based on current AHA card fee schedule) and current CPR book required.
4. EMCE Pro software for students.
5. Background check through Viewpoint Screening.
6. Required attire for program (see below).
7. State exam fee upon successful completion of the program.
REQUIRED ATTIRE:

Clinical dress code:
- Dark pants (black or blue)
- EMS program shirt
- Black shoes
- Black socks
- Black belt
*If you are a member of a Fire or EMS agency, you may wear your agency uniform.

*Short pants are not permitted.

Class attire requirements will be communicated on the first day of class and are at the instructor's discretion.
*Courses that are currently accepted for college-level Anatomy and Physiology include:
- EMS-2163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology*
- BIO-163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- BIO-165 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO-166 Anatomy and Physiology II OR EMS-2168 Anatomy and Physiology I* and EMS-2169 Anatomy and Physiology II*
- BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II OR EMS-3168 Anatomy and Physiology I* and EMS-3169 Anatomy and Physiology II*
Accepted courses shall possess articulation agreements for curriculum credit.

*Equivalent Continuing Education courses will be accepted when the course meets all other requirements of the NCOEMS guidelines, including meeting SACSCOC standards for instructors of curriculum-level courses.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN, PLEASE HAVE THE DOCUMENTATION BELOW READY TO UPLOAD:
- State-issued driver’s license
- Active NC EMT credential, NREMT, or other states' EMS credential
- High school transcript or documentation verifying high school equivalency
- College transcript verifying successful completion of college-level English and Math, or documentation of successful completion of a written assessment placing you into college-level English and Math
- TB skin test completed within three (3) months of class start date OR a negative chest X-ray within twelve (12) months of class start date
- Proof of two (2) MMR vaccinations
- Hepatitis B vaccination (documentation of at least the first dose of the three-dose series required)
- Proof of varicella (chickenpox) vaccination OR titer (blood test) confirming immunity
- Tdap, TD, or Tetanus vaccination within the last ten (10) years
- COVID-19 vaccination (optional)
I have my documentation ready.*

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Please upload a copy of your state-issued driver's license.*

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Education and Employment Information
Upload a copy of your active NC EMT credential, NREMT, or other states' EMS credential.*

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Upload your high school transcript or documentation verifying high school equivalency.*

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Upload your college transcript verifying successful completion of college-level English and Math, or documentation of successful completion of a written assessment placing you into college-level English and Math.*

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By signing below, I certify that I have attached/uploaded all required documentation as outlined under “WCC Paramedic Requirements.” I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the stated requirements of the Paramedic program. I understand that this submission constitutes an application only and does not guarantee acceptance into the program. I further acknowledge that I have reviewed the required clinical dress code and agree to comply with those requirements upon acceptance into the program.
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