Toledo Campus
Paramedic Certificate
Admission Requirements
In addition to the general college admission criteria, the following requirements must also be met:
- Applicants must submit proof of a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician certificate from the State of Ohio.
- Applicants must complete CED ES01, Anatomy and Physiology for Prehospital Providers, or its equivalent, with a grade of “C” or better, or have a passing grade from a similar learning experience that meets the requirements from OAC 4765-17-04 and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), with Program Lead approval.
Attend an online information session to learn more about becoming a paramedic
Requirements for Clinicals or Professional Practice Experience
Criminal background checks, drug screens, health records, and titers/immunizations are required prior to the start of the clinical program. Program requirements and instructions are maintained on the College website at https://mercycollege.edu/background. The Policy can be found at https://mercycollege.edu/about/compliance-consumer-information.
Certificate Requirements
To complete the Paramedic Certificate students must fulfill all of the following:
Required Program Courses
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
EMS 113 | Pre-Hospital Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
EMS 114 | Paramedic I | 9 |
EMS 121 | Pre-Hospital Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
EMS 123 | Paramedic II | 9 |
EMS 132 | Pre-Hospital Capstone Field Practicum | 2 |
EMS 137 | Paramedic III | 9 |