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Mandatory Orientation 

The dates below outline the introductory phases of our upcoming classes. Each class, including didactic, clinical and field phases of training is approximately 10 months long. 

Note: The Paramedic program has three required pre-program activities; an orientation, EMS 1 and EMS 2. These days contain different content and are both mandatory. Saturdays are family orientation days.

(Updated July 21, 2016)

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      • Orientation 2016 - Program Start: Feb 27, 2017
        Friday Sept. 30, 2016 @ 9am - 4pm &
        Saturday Oct. 1, 2016 @ 9am - 12pm
         
        EMS 1:  Oct 31, Nov. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28         

        (Mondays and Wednesdays)

        EMS 2:  Jan. 9, 10, 17*, 18, 23, 24 , 2017  

        (Day change due to MLK, Jr. holiday)

        Program Start: February 27, 2017

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      • Orientation 2017 - Program Start: Aug 28, 2017
        Friday March 31, 2017 @ 9am - 4pm &
        Saturday April 1, 2017 @ 9am - 12pm
         

        EMS 1:  May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, and 31

        EMS 2:  July 10, 11,  17, 18,  24 and 25  (EMS 2 dates subject to change)

        Program Start: August 28, 2017

Important

It is CRUCIAL that candidates not only prepare academically, but also personally and financially. This is a full-time program. You will need to prepare for living expenses and not working to ensure your success and decrease your stress. 

The Paramedic Program is nationally accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAA-HEP) & by the Committee on Accreditation of EMS Professions (CoAEMSP).  Our Program is approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services as meeting the EMS Education Standards as specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, Health and Safety Code and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Paramedic Curriculum.