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EMT/ Paramedic

Welcome to the Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Program!

Are you interested in a career as an EMT or firefighter?

Let the Riverside County Workforce Development Center's team of experienced personnel guide you along the path to finding your new career. RivCo's Workforce Development Center can assist qualified Moreno Valley residents with tuition and other expenses such as uniforms and books. That's right, they'll sponsor you! Get started with MVC's EMT program. Call to apply at (951) 791-3504

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Bob Fontaine speaks on MVC's Ben Clark Training Center.

 

EMT Program Requirements

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Paramedic Program

The Moreno Valley College (MVC) Paramedic Program prepares competent, entry-level paramedics and teaches students the advanced skills needed for successful careers in emergency medical response.

MVC offers one full-time Paramedic Program each year which meets Monday – Wednesday and lasts approximately 12 months. The required prep class meets approximately 4 weeks prior to the start of each program.

Applications are accepted up to 3 months prior to the start of each program. The MVC EMS program does not recognize prior learning of a student to obtain advanced placement.

Paramedic Program Requirements

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.

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