HILLSBORO – The application deadline for the Jefferson College Paramedic program this fall is Wednesday, June 29.
The application process consists of four steps that must be completed in order:
- submit an application available online at https://www.jeffco.edu/emt-paramedic/application
- complete a written test (all applicants will take a paramedic pre-test and new students must also take a placement exam)
- participate in an interview (4) selection to the program.
The Paramedic program is taught at the Jefferson College Imperial site at 4400 Jeffco Blvd. in Arnold, just south of Richardson Road. It is convenient to surrounding counties and easy to access from I-55. Staff are available to assist with application submissions and/or answer calls. For additional information or questions, call (636) 481-3549 or (636) 481-3481.
Applications can be submitted by mail to Jefferson College Paramedic Program, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050, or dropped off in person, or deposited in the box at the front door at Jefferson College Imperial.
Jefferson College’s EMT/Paramedic program provides a state-of-the-art learning environment utilizing mannequins and realistic simulators that enable students to be prepared for real life emergencies. Beyond a variety of individual and large area simulation labs, students are taught using real time video and audio recordings for trauma simulations, medical simulations, pediatric simulations, infant simulations, hospital simulations, and confined area simulations (restroom, living room, etc.).
A career ladder in Emergency Medical Technology has been established, allowing students to stop at any level with job skills or progress to an Associate of Applied Science degree as a paramedic.
Program graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Licensure Test to become a licensed paramedic in the State of Missouri or work in most states.