Paramedic

Paramedics are highly trained pre-hospital clinicians who provide emergency care. Their initial assessment, stabilization and determination of transport locations can determine life or death for patients.

Students learn skills in:

• Advanced Cardiac Pediatric Life Support
• Advanced clinical assessment and judgment
• Leadership and scene management
• Critical airway management
• Therapeutic communication

* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.

• 46 credit diploma
• 60 credit degree
• Online courses
• In-person labs
• Start in fall

The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Ste 111-312 Rowlett TX 75088 214-703-8445 www.coaemsp.org

Program Delivery

• Willmar campus
• Online classes: Tues and Thur (5–9 pm)
• In-person labs every other Saturday (9 am–5 pm)
• Full time only
• Fall start only

Paramedic Student Handbook [PDF]

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

• AAS Degree – $14,314
• Diploma – $10,974

Additional Costs

• Book costs vary
• Uniform and boots: $350
• Clinical fee: $110
• Testing: $125

Minnesota Paramedic Scholarship

Program Highlights

NREMT Paramedic Exam Pass Rate

• 2025-2024
  • 1st attempt pass rate: 79%
  • All attempt pass rate: 93%
• 2024-2023
  • 1st attempt pass rate: 85%
  • All attempt pass rate: 92%
• 2023-2022
  • 1st attempt pass rate: 27%
  • All attempt pass rate: 60%

Career Placement

• 2025-2024: 92%
• 2024-2023: 100%
• 2023-2022: 100%

Careers & Jobs

• Paramedic
• Critical Care Paramedic
• Flight Paramedic
• Bridge to Registered Nurse
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Educator