Program Overview

Paramedic Training Program

The Paramedic Training Program at Penn State Fayette is committed to helping students begin and continue their professional development within the EMS industry. The program equips students with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to become competent, pre-hospital basic and advanced life support providers.

Overview

The Paramedic Program is a hybrid course with online coursework and in-person lab sessions. The faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring that entry-level paramedics are competent, confident, and successful in meeting the needs of the communities they serve, as well as the ever-evolving industry.

Paramedic Training

Upon successful completion and certification, the paramedic is qualified to perform advanced emergency care. The course consists of online assignments, didactic and classroom skill competencies, and additional hours of clinical and field internship. Paramedics are trained in the recognition, assessment, and advanced management of a patient suffering any type of emergency.

Accreditation

Penn State Fayette is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) issued by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This is a five-year accreditation confirming that the program meets or exceeds the national standards in paramedic education.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduate outcomes are compared in a four-year period analyzing the following data:

• Total number of graduates
• Passing rate of the National Registry Written Exam
• Passing rate of the National Registry Practical Exam
• Retention rate of graduates remaining in the EMS industry
• Paramedic job placement within 6 months of graduation

Program Statistics

The program statistics for the Paramedic Training Program are as follows:

• Graduates: 30 (2023 revised), 30 (2023), 26 (2022), 21 (2021), 17 (2020)
• National Registry/Written Exam: 73.3% (2023 revised), 57.7% (2023), 65.4% (2022), 61.9% (2021), 82.40% (2020)
• Retention Rate: 88.2% (2023 revised), 88.2% (2023), 100% (2022), 51.2% (2021), 70.80% (2020)
• Employment: 100% (2023 revised), 100% (2023), 100% (2022), 100% (2021), 82.40% (2020)

Admission Requirements

To enroll in the Paramedic Training Program, applicants must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be a Pennsylvania State Certified Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Registration Information

Online registration is available when specific class dates have been scheduled. Online registration requires payment in full. Payment plan options are available.

Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures

Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.

Paramedic Application

The Paramedic Application Form requires the following information:

• Personal Data
• Contact Information
• Emergency Contact Information
• EMT | AEMT Certification Information
• Education
• Employment History and/or Related Experience
• References

Clinical and Field Sites

Preferred Clinical and Field Sites:

• Site A is the preferred choice, and Site B is the secondary choice.
• See the attached list of approved clinical and field sites for more information.

Program Structure

The Paramedic Training Program consists of a total of four modules. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to become competent, pre-hospital basic and advanced life support providers.