Program Overview

University of Alaska Fairbanks Paramedic Academy

The Paramedic Academy at the University of Alaska Fairbanks prepares students to take the national paramedic exam, with a passing score qualifying them to apply for a paramedic license through the Alaska State Medical Board.

Program Overview

The Paramedic Academy offers the highest level of education available to prepare for work in the pre-hospital environment. Graduates can pursue entry-level positions in ambulances, emergency response systems, non-emergency transport services, doctors' offices, urgent care clinics, hospital emergency rooms, intensive care units, laboratories, aeromedical transport services, and safety departments in corporate and industrial settings.

Program Structure

The Paramedic Academy is an intensive three-semester course of full-time study. Students may apply their paramedic course credits to more advanced degrees, including the A.A.S. in emergency services. The program meets or exceeds the national standards curriculum for the EMT-paramedic.

Curriculum

• The first two semesters consist of 500 hours of classroom education and 250 hours of clinical experience.
  • Clinical rotations take place in a hospital setting, including placements in the emergency room, respiratory therapy, operating room, and intensive care unit.
• The third semester involves a field internship outside Alaska with an ambulance company supervised by paramedic field preceptors.
  • Students are responsible for all costs of housing, travel, and living expenses in addition to tuition and fees.

Admission Requirements

• Completion of EMS F170--Emergency Medical Technician I (6 credits) is a prerequisite for the paramedic academy.
• Completion of HLTH F114--Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits) is recommended.
• Application packets are reviewed by the CTC's Paramedic Academy Advisory Board, with class size limited to 25 students.

Academy Requirements

1. Complete the following courses:
   • EMS F181--Clinical Rotation I--4 credits
   • EMS F183--Clinical Rotation II--4 credits
   • EMS F280--Paramedicine I--12 credits
   • EMS F282--Paramedicine II--12 credits
   • EMS F283--Paramedic Internship--12 credits
2. Minimum credits required: 44 credits

Student Requirements

Paramedic students should be emotionally stable and have good dexterity, agility, and physical coordination. They must also have the strength to lift and carry heavy loads.

Accreditation

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.