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EMS Application for Spring 2025 Day EMT Class and the January 2025 Accelerated Paramedic Program is now available.

Deadline to apply is December 1, 2024

For any questions or additional information, please email EMS@grayson.edu

EMS Information Packet

Applicants applying to the EMS program must first apply for admissions to Grayson College and submit all required documentation to the Grayson College Admissions Office. It is the applicant’s responsibility to log in to their MyViking Portal to assure that they have all information submitted and their status is “Admitted” by the time of the deadline. 

Admissions Requirements:

  • Full Admissions to Grayson College (status must be admitted, Apply to Grayson College). 
  • Completed EMS Program Application.
  • For Paramedic Applicants ONLY: Must have a current and valid certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or a license to practice as an EMT from a state EMS agency
After Acceptance Requirements (deadlines and how to submit are discussed the first week of class):
  • Pass drug screen (completed as scheduled through a GC approved company)
  • Pass criminal background check (completed as scheduled through a GC approved company)
  • Documentation of clinical readiness (Physical exam/health statement demonstrating Core Performance Standards and Mental Capabilities are met & immunization record)
  • Pre-entrance physical exam and health statement; completed by an approved medical professional. Use document found at the end of this packet
  • Document of immunizations (see page 12 of EMS policies)
*Immunity may be documented with titer

Selection and Acceptance Procedure

EMT Selection and Acceptance Procedure

All applicants must submit an EMS Program Application prior to the application deadline. Only complete applications and students fully admitted to Grayson College will be considered for acceptance to the EMT program. Applications are processed in the order they are received. Applications will be reviewed within 7 business days of the deadline to apply. Acceptance/Denial letters will not be sent until after the application deadline.

Paramedic Selection and Acceptance Procedure

Must have valid EMT license to apply.

After Application to the EMS Program has been received and approved the program will reach out to you to schedule the following:

  • Entrance Exam
  • Mandatory Interview

Applications and supporting documents for the paramedic program will be reviewed by the EMS Admissions Committee. Only complete applications will be considered for selection.

After the EMS application has been reviewed, the applicant must take the Paramedic Entrance Exam and complete an interview with the EMS Admissions Committee. Scores of the entrance exam and interview will determine acceptance into the program. Applications will be prioritized for selection to the Paramedic Course Waiting List using the score of the Paramedic Entrance Exam.

In the case where applicants having equal scores must be chosen for limited space availability, the selection will be made by the EMS Admissions Committee and/or Program Director. Applicants will be notified regarding selection or non-selection by email to GC email telephone or email, or both, at least five days prior to the scheduled orientation.

NOTE: Should more applications be received than seats available for either EMT or Paramedic program, a waiting list will be maintained until the first class day. Any remaining applications will be destroyed.

Applications are not automatically "held over" from one official application filing period to the next. Students who are not selected for admission the semester for which they apply or students declining the acceptance for that semester must reapply to the program again during the next application period.

Required Immunizations

All applicants accepted into the nursing program will be required to have the listed immunizations. Do Not submit immunizations or health records with your application. However, it is HIGHLY recommended that applicants begin the process of obtaining these records and getting any missing vaccinations. Please note that some of these immunizations take up to six months to complete. Immunizations must be started in time to complete the series before the start of the program. During orientation, the accepted applicants will receive instruction on how to subscribe and upload documents into an immunization and health records tracking program.

  • TETANUS/DIPHTHERIA/PERTUSSIS (Tdap): (Immunization) One dose of Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) immunization within the last 10 years (DTAP or TD not accepted).
  • MEASLES, MUMPS, RUBELLA (MMR): (Immunizations or blood test) 2 doses.
  • VARICELLA (Chickenpox): (Immunization or blood test) 2 doses.
  • HEPATITIS B (3 dose series) or Heplislav B (2 dose series): (Immunization or blood test) Takes 1-4 months to complete.
  • MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE: All on-campus college students who are under the age of 22 must have the meningococcal vaccination within the previous 5 years and at least 10 days prior to the first day of class.
  • INFLUENZA VACCINE: Annual influenza vaccination with the most up-to-date strains predicted on the basis of viral surveillance data is required.
  • COVID VACCINE: Grayson College does not require the COVID Vaccine. However, clinical agencies do require COVID Vaccination. Medical and religious waivers are considered. Requirements are subject to change at any time.

Core Performance Standards/Physical and Mental Capabilities for Admission and Progression

In order to accomplish the objectives of the EMS program, students must be able to meet the following core standards at admission and duration of enrollment in the EMS program:

  • EMS personnel must have the ability to communicate verbally via telephone and radio equipment;
  • ability to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance);
  • ability to interpret written, oral and diagnostic instructions;
  • ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations;
  • ability to work effectively in an environment with loud noises and flashing lights;
  • ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift;
  • ability to calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print under life threatening time constraints;
  • ability to read and understand English language manuals and road maps;
  • ability to accurately discern street signs and address numbers;
  • ability to interview patient, family members and bystanders;
  • ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such;
  • ability to converse in English with coworkers and hospital staff as to the status of patients.
  • EMS personnel should possess good manual dexterity, with the ability to perform all tasks related to highest quality patient care;
  • the ability to bend, stoop, and crawl on uneven terrain and the ability to withstand varied environmental conditions, such as extreme heat, cold and moisture is vital; and
  • The ability to work in low-light, confined spaces, and other dangerous environments is required.

Transfer of EMT Coursework

Students who completed EMT coursework at a college or university other than GC must submit official transcripts from each college or university previously attended to the GC Office of Admissions and Records. EMT coursework completed via continuing education or a training site other than at Grayson College must be approved by the Director of EMS Education for credit award. Minimum documentation required for the approval process includes a copy of the initial course completion and copy of current certification and/or licensure. Other documents may be required depending on individual circumstances. Paramedic courses are non-transferable and credit awards will not be granted

EMS Advanced Placement and Experiential Learning Policy

The Grayson College EMS Program recognizes that some individuals applying to the Paramedic program may come with other medical licensure and/or experiences. However, advanced placement of students into the program or credit awarded for experiential learning is not permitted to maintain the continuity and consistency of the program. Therefore, all those seeking admittance into the program, including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, or other allied health professionals, will apply through the standard application process and adhere to all attendance and course policies.

Approximated Costs

EMT Program

Approximate Cost: $1,573

  • Tuition and Fees: $873 (in-district)
  • EMSP Lab Fees: $675 (includes drug screens, background check, skills testing, uniforms, simulation fees, liability insurance, PPE/Lab kit)
  • Textbooks: $250

Paramedic

Approximate Cost: $6,582

  • Tuition and Fees: $4,030 (in-district)
  • EMSP Lab Fees: $1,500 (includes drug screens, background check, skills testing, uniforms, simulation fees, liability insurance, PPE kit)
  • Textbooks: $1,052

*estimated cost for in district students, subject to change, does not include fees/cost to obtain certification/licensure