Mt. SAC Paramedic Academy
Mt. San Antonio College launched a new Paramedic Academy in the fall semester of 2017.
Because class sizes are kept small to ensure a dynamic learning experience, the first Paramedic Academy filled quickly. Prospective students who are interested in the upcoming Paramedic Academy, please fill out an Interest Card.
“These changes are a testament to our commitment to students. Our faculty and staff are constantly assessing our academic programs to ensure our students are the best prepared professionals in the field,” said Jemma Blake-Judd, dean of the division of Technology and Health at Mt. San Antonio College.
Before the Paramedic Academy, Mt. SAC had a traditional paramedic program, which will be graduating its last students this spring. The program was completely re-imagined using feedback from local fire and health care agencies. The program is now more intensive and streamlined, while still providing students classroom and hands-on experiences they need to make an immediate impact on the job. The Paramedic Academy courses are also scheduled so students can graduate in as little as 9.5 months. New labs and equipment will also be in place for the academy launch.
“This Paramedic Academy is years in the making,” said Chief Jamie Hirsch, program director. “This is exactly what local public safety professionals have said they wanted from our graduates and we’re delivering.”
These changes are part of a broader effort to re-imagine the fully accredited Public Safety academic programs at Mt. SAC. This winter, the college brought together the administration of justice, fire technology, emergency medical technician and paramedic programs into one building and under one department for the first time, creating a community of Public Safety professionals. Faculty and staff anticipate heightened collaboration and partnership similar to what professionals experience in the field.
"This Paramedic Academy is years in the making. It is exactly what local public safety professionals have said they wanted from our graduates, and we're delivering."
