Paramedic Program
General Program Information
LCC offers two options for completing the Paramedic Program with a course of study preparing the Basic EMT in advanced techniques of administering care in life threatening situations. Students are accepted in to the program every fall semester with a limited number of openings each year. Students receive clinical experience in both hospital and ambulance sites.
Certificate of Achievement - 39 credit hour program completed in two semesters, plus an arranged internship.
Associate Degree - 72 credit hour program including completion of the Basic EMT Certificate Program curriculum, the Paramedic Certificate Program curriculum and core curriculum courses.
Graduates of either course of study are required to take the licensing examination offered by the National Registry of EMT's to practice as a paramedic. Once licensed by the National Registry, application can be made for state licensure with the State of Michigan, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Division of Emergency Medical Services. The license must be renewed every three years.
The LPN/Paramedic to RN FAST-TRACK Program is available for current Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or licensed Paramedics, to pursue a degree as a Registered Nurse. For complete information a Fast-Track Advising Guide may be requested either at www.lcc.edu/nursing or by calling (517) 483-1410. Students meeting the qualifications may apply for Fast-Track admission to the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Selective Admission Information
The Paramedic Program is a selective admission program Students meeting Phase I Admission Requirements will be ranked for admittance into the program using a point value system. Points will only be awarded to students who meet the Phase I requirements at the time selection of students for admission is made.
All admission procedures are coordinated through the Enrollment Services Office, which has responsibility for distributing, receiving, and dating application forms. Therefore, any student desiring admission into this program should contact the Enrollment Services Office, GB - Suite 2200 (517) 483-1200, to receive an application. The student may then contact the program advisor for further information.
The student applicant is responsible for providing verification of other education experience information not contained in the current Lansing Community College official transcript.
