Admission Process

EMT Basic Admission Process

Applications are accepted continuously. There is no application deadline. Admission is granted on a space available basis. We consider the first 28 applicants with completed program packets on a “first come-first serve” basis.
If you have read and followed the application instructions using the checklist located on page 5, you will have met the application requirements.
Applications will be reviewed for completion in the order they are received approximately 5 weeks prior to the 1^st day of class.
The 1^st 28 applicants with completed applications will be accepted into the program and will be notified by e-mail approximately 4 weeks prior to 1^st day of class and will receive instructions for registration, a course schedule, and text book requirements.
You must keep our office informed of any address, e-mail or phone number changes.

Paramedic Education Program Packet

Beginning January 2, 2013 the Paramedic Education application will be available online through your TCC portal. Applications will be accepted until the deadline of April 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Please see the Paramedic Education Program Online Admission Process

Applied to Tacoma Community College by completing TCC Admissions Application which gives me a TCC student ID
Submitted a photocopy of my high school diploma, high school transcripts or GED certificate. (Even if you have a college degree, this is a State requirement) DO NOT SEND THESE TO BLDG 7 - TRANSCRIPT EVALUATOR
Submitted a photocopy of my current EMT-B card (State or National Registry)
Show placement in English 101 or greater and Math 90 or greater through official transcripts OR through placement testing.
Documentation of at least ONE YEAR of active EMT experience ON LETTERHEAD STATIONERY from the agency(s) where applicant works (or has worked) as an EMT. This should include total years as an EMT, as well as estimated total patient contacts.
Two to three (2-3) recommendation letters from supervisors and other professionals, who are directly involved and familiar with your work as an Emergency Medical Technician. Up to two personal recommendations will also be considered.

Other required prerequisites – Must be completed before entering the program (but not before applying to the program)