Additional Information about the EMS-Paramedic Program
Paramedic Program with Outcomes
CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2022.
The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 88.9%.
The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 100%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as "Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military". Positive placement is measured at the completion of the program.
The most recent retention rate was 64.3%.
Technical Standards
- Sufficient visual acuity
- Sufficient auditory perception
- Sufficient gross and fine motor skills
- Sufficient communication skills
- Sufficient intellectual and emotional functioning
Additional Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Platinum EMS Testing and Planner | $189 |
| Background Check, Drug Screen, Document Tracker - Initial First Year | $87.20 |
| Background Check, Drug Screen, Document Tracker - Second Year Update | $50.60 |
| Clinical/Field Internship Uniform (Uniform shirt - $35*, khaki pants - $49.99*, stethoscope - $15-150*) | $99.99-234.99* |
| TB skin test** | $12-40* |
| DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)** | $100 |
| Flu (seasonal)** | $39.99 |
| Hepatitis B requires 3 doses (adult)** | $140 |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)** | $130 |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)** | $65 |
| Varicella - requires 2 doses** | $120/each |
| NREMT testing fees (cognitive exam) | $160 |
| ACLS (Advanced Certification Card) | $13 |
| PALS (Advanced Certification Card) | $13 |
| PHTLS with Online Module (Advanced Certification Card) | $46 |
*Prices can vary based on location and style.
**Immunizations can vary based on student need. This is a list of what a student may have to pay out of pocket. All costs approximated based on location. A student may also choose to have titers performed at an additional cost if immunization records are unavailable.
Admissions Points System
Selection of students for the EMS-Paramedic program is made by the college President or the President's designee, after considering the recommendations of an EMS-Paramedic Admissions Committee.
To be considered for admission to the EMS-Paramedic program, each applicant must submit the following documents by the program deadline (1 point each):
- Enroll and complete the application process through Somerset Community College and be issued a Student ID number
- Have and submit a current unrestricted KY EMT card or NREMT card
- *Meet all paramedic student requirements posted by Kentucky Board of EMS.
- **Completion of prerequisite courses or plan to complete within first semester
- Submit Letter of Intent to pursue Paramedic program to Program Coordinator, along with required documentation (PAHT, HIV/AIDS, BLS Provider, Drivers License)
- Evidence of completion of the Pre-Admission Conference video
Total: 6 points
(One point each)
- EMT’s who are employed at an ALS agency or Emergency Department
- Held NREMT for more than one recertification cycle
- ACT composite score of 20 or above, or equivalent
- Completion of 12 or more credit hours with C or better in the following categories:
(one point per course)
- AHS 115
- MAT 110 or higher (transfer equivalent)
- BIO 135 or BIO 137/139 or transfer equivalent
- ENG 101
- PSY 110
- Oral Communications
- Digital/Computer Literacy
- Heritage/Humanities
- Completion of fitness course (KHP 105 or equivalent)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from any regionally accredited college
- Completion of ALL prerequisite courses and general education courses for AAS EMS degree
- Instructor status in any of the following categories (one point TOTAL):
- BLS Provider or First Aid
- PHTLS or ITLS
- NAEMT sponsored courses
- Proof of membership to professional organizations for prehospital providers
- Proof of community engagement in the form of volunteer service or military service
- Letters of recommendation from current employer or Chief Officer of volunteer first responder agency
- Letters of support from family and employer
Proof of immunizations as - required by current CDC guidelines
Total: 20 points
Total possible for both sections: 26 points
