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Paramedic Application Information

Steps for Applying to the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Generic Program  

There are two application filing periods each year (September 16 - October 7 and March 9 - March 31). Applicants can prepare for the filing period by following the steps below. 

    • 1Get a Mt. SAC ID Number (if you don't already have one)

      To do this, Apply to Mt. SAC Now! This can take up to two weeks to process. You need a Mt. SAC ID number in order to apply to the Paramedic program. If you are a current or returning student and already have an ID number you do not need to apply again.

      All communication with the Paramedic Program will be via your Mt. SAC student email. Always check your portal for your Mt. SAC email. It is not recommended that you forward your email to your phone/ personal email/ or other electronic devises.

    • 2Prerequisites Course
      EMS - 1 Paramedic Fundamentals and Selection
    • 3Review the Multicriteria Screening

      Multicriteria Screening -- This will help you determine your eligibility to enter the Paramedic Program at Mt. SAC.

    • 4Mandatory Orientation

      Students are required to attend mandatory orientation for the Paramedic Program.

      Orientation Dates:
      DATE TIME Location 
      Thursday, July 11, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Buidling 28B Room 210
      January 20, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Buidling 28B Room 210
    • 5Entrance Exam

      Students may take the Paramedic entrance exam at Fisdap.net

      Entrance Exam Dates:
      DATE START TIME
      Wednesday, October 23, 2019 9:30 AM
      Thursday, October 24, 2019 9:30 AM
      Tuesday, April 14, 2020 9:30 AM
      Wednesday, April 15, 2020 9:30 AM
    • 6Gather Required Documents

      Send in the following documents in person, by mail or email

      • Current BLS/CPR for First Responders card
      • Current California EMT card
      • Valid CA Driver’s License
      • Valid CA DMV Ambulance Driver’s License
      • EMT Experience letter from your Employer, verifying 1000 hours completed with a percentage breakdown of number of IFT/Transport hours as well as 911 response hours. This letter must be on official letterhead with a “wet” signature
      • Military applicants need to provide your DD-214 form.
      • High School Diploma or equivalent
      • Official College Transcripts
      • Mt. SAC English and Math placement tests results with minimum eligibility for English 68, Math 51, and Read 90. The placement tests may be waived if you have a Bachelor’s Degree from a California UC or Cal State school. Your counselor can provide more information.
    • 7Open Application Filing Period
      Open Application Dates:
      SESSION DATE
      2019 School Year September 16 - October 7
      2020 School Year Thursday, October 24, 2019
    • 8 Timeline for Fall Semester Application Period
      Fall Semester Deadlines:
      DATE EVENT
      Date 1 Application Due
      Date 2 Orientation
    • 9Timeline for Spring Semester Application Period
      Spring Semester Deadlines:
      DATE EVENT
      Date 1 Application Due
      Date 2 Orientation