Department of Emergency Care & Rescue

*DEGREES - PROGRAMS*
Paramedic - AAS Degree Paramedic - Institutional Certificate EMT Basic Certification
*PREREQUISITES, APPLICATION, & DEADLINES*
Program Prerequisites Prerequisite Checklist Paramedic Application Application Deadlines Programs start each fall semester December 15 - fall review for application completeness March 15, - spring review for application completeness May 15, - final review and selection for Fall admission - entrance exam testing must be completed by May 15th Post May 15th -"space available" review/selection. Last day to apply is August 6, 2012. *All students are encouraged to submit early applications even if prerequisites are not completed.*

Why choose paramedic education at Weber State University?

- National Registry of EMT's Certification Exam results for both the campus and distance program are exceptional, significantly higher than the 69% national average for both first-time pass rate and overall score attained.

- Since the State of Utah started using the National Registry exam for initial certification, 98% of WSU students passed the written exam on first attempt. In fact, since 2010, every student has passed the exam on first attempt. Remarkably, 80% of all students pass with the minimum number of questions. Weber State significantly exceeds both state and national averages for "above passing" in the 5 topical areas of the exam.

- WSU's Department of Emergency Care & Rescue has been nationally accredited by CAAHEP (CoAEMSP) for more than 25 years, making it the first in Utah, and one of the first in the nation.

- More than 95 percent of WSU's graduates are employed upon graduation and are eagerly sought out by EMS/Fire agencies and health care facilities across the nation.

- WSU's paramedic program does not require prior EMS agency experience or sponsorship. Advanced EMT or the old Intermediate is no longer required. Students may progress from EMT directly into Paramedic or enroll in PAR 1005, EMT Internship.