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Paramedic - Admission Requirements

The student applicant is required to:

  1. Submit an application for selective admission must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Office.

  2. Provide proof of graduation from an accredited high school or satisfactory completion of the General Education Development (GED) with an average score of 45 with no score less than 35.

  3. Provide Lansing Community College with transcripts from all other college(s) attended.

  4. Take math, reading, and writing placement exams in Assessment Center, GB-Suite 2100. Scores will be used to advise applicant of additional preparation recommended before entering the program.

  5. Provide proof of successful completion of Basic EMT.

  6. Complete BIOL 201 and 202 course with a 2.5 grade or better.

  7. Attend all scheduled orientation meetings.

  8. Provide a copy of their official driving record.

  9. Sign authorization for a LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) report.*

  10. Provide evidence of good physical and mental health.

*After obtaining qualified status

Admission Ranking

1. Residency
Within the LCC district 10 pts.
Within the state of Michigan but not within the LCC district 5 pts.
Applicants can accumulate up to 80 points from the following
2. Completion of Basic EMT Program
EMT Certificate Program with 3.0 GPA or better 40 pts.
LCC Basic EMT (EMTA 101, 102, 103, 104) with a 3.5 GPA or better 15 pts.
Basic EMT Certificate from institution other than LCC 10 pts.
3. Completion of other college courses with a 3.0 grade or better
CHSE 115 - Pharmacology - Allied Health (previously AHCC110) 5 pts.
CHSE 120 - Medical Terminology 5 pts.
4.  Healthcare provider experience.
5+ years 15 pts.
1 - 5 years 10 pts.
All work experience and observation experience requires written documentation (on employer letterhead from the supervisor of the department in which the candidate is/was employed or had the experience.


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