Paramedic Academy

To be considered complete, the application must include copies of the following:

1. Official transcripts of all schools previously attended.
2. Current EMT-I card. EMT-I must remain current throughout the program.
3. Current CPR card. CPR card must be American Heart Association "Healthcare Provider Level."
4. Verification of High School Diploma or GED.
5. Verification of age (at least 18 years old). Driver's license is acceptable.
6. Attach passport size picture to application
7. Documentation from current and/or previous employer(s) verifying six month full time experience or 1,000 hours of part time work experience as an EMT. At least 50% of this experience must be in the pre-hospital setting. Work experience can be either paid or volunteer experience. The letter(s) must be on official letterhead and signed by an official from that agencies. It needs to list the start date and the total hours worked. If part-time, the monthly or yearly call volume of the area served must also be included. This letter is not a letter of recommendation; it is a verification of experience.
8. Successful completion (with a "C" or better) of Biology 45 (BIO-45) or equivalent. In-progress enrollment in this course will be accepted but all coursework must be completed and verification submitted prior to the beginning of the paramedic program. A copy of current course enrollment must be submitted for the application to be considered complete. See below for course equivalents at other colleges.

Here are a few equivalent courses that students can take that equate to Moreno Valley College for BIO-45 (formerly known as AMY-10) for the Paramedic program of study:

• Cerritos College: A&P 120
• Chaffey College: BIO 424
• Coastline College: BIO C221
• Crafton Hills College: ANAT 101
• Cypress College: BIOL 210C
• Golden West College: BIOL G221
• Irvine Valley College: BIOL 121
• Long Beach City College: ANAT 41
• Mt San Antonio College: EMS 10 and/or VOC ANA 50
• Mt San Jacinto College: ANAT 101 & 102 (need both)
• Orange Coast College: BIOL A221
• Palomar College: ZOO 145 (do not need ZOO 145L)
• Saddleback College: BIO 113
• San Bernardino Valley College: BIOL 155
• San Diego Mesa College: BIOL 160
• Santa Ana College: BIOL 149
• CSU Fullerton: KNES 210

These are just some of the courses that meet our BIO-45 course requirement. The full sequence of anatomy and physiology with labs is usually accepted, but is much more than the requirement. If you require assistance, email mvcevaluations@mvc.edu. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the enrollment receipt are acceptable to verify BIO-45 requirements. Any official transcripts submitted to the paramedic office will remain and will not qualify for official college transcripts. Official transcripts must be received by the MVC evaluations office prior to the start of the program.

We have found that students who have completed the following prerequisites are more successful in the program. While we do not require completion of these courses prior to acceptance into the program, you should understand that our courses are taught with the understanding that you are familiar with the content of these courses.

• ENG-1A English Composition
• Medical Terminology

Uniforms can be purchased at:

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21790 Van Buren Suite 102
Riverside, CA 92508
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