Emergency Medical Services Applications

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate Application Process

There are two application cycles per year: Winter + Spring quarters and Summer + Fall quarters. Within the application questionnaire, you can elect to join the lottery for a single quarter, or be placed into the lottery for both quarters. Please monitor the website closely for updates and details for upcoming application windows. 

Due to the high volume of interest in the EMT program, TCC will select applicants based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: application completion, location, etc. All others will be randomly selected via a lottery-based system. The lottery selection process is impartial, and all applicants will have an equal chance of being selected.

Important Note: The EMT Certificate program does not qualify for FAFSA/WASFA Funding. You may qualify for Workforce Education Funding and support to help with expenses like tuition, books and fees. Please visit the Workforce Education page for more information. 

Application Timelines:

The application window for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 will be April 1st at 9 a.m. to May 1st at 5 p.m. 

Apply Here

Note that this link will take you to the main application portal for all Healthcare Pathway programs. The EMT Certificate application will not be available until the date and time listed above. 

Admission Information

In order to be admitted to the EMT program, students must have:

• Current government issued photo identification
• High school diploma or GED prior to taking the NREMT exam
• Age 18 prior to clinical or field experience during the program
• Must have all required immunizations

Paramedic Certificate Application Process

The Paramedic program is four consecutive quarters (61 credits) in length, starting in summer. There is one application cycle per year.

Application Timeline:

The application window for the 2026 cohort closed on February 27th at 5 p.m. More details for the 2027 application will be posted in Fall quarter. 

2026 Paramedic Application Packet

Admission Requirement:

Before applying to the Paramedic program, students must obtain their EMT certificate and have documentation of a minimum of one (1) year of active EMT experience (volunteer experience is acceptable). 

Admission Information and scoring rubric:

Round One Point Allocation

Criteria	Points
Previous Applicant to TCC Paramedic Program	1 Point
Graduate of the TCC EMT Program	1 Point
Prerequisite Courses Completed by the Close of the Application Period, with Final Grades Posted	2 Points: Completion of BIOL&175 or BIOL&241 and BIOL&242 2 Points: Completion of HIT 130 or HIT 105 1 Point: Completion of MATH&146 1 Point: Completion of ENGL&101
Documented Patient Contacts (while working as an EMT)	0 Points: 0 - 99 patients 1 Point: 100 - 199 patients 2 Points: 200 - 399 patients 3 Points: 400 - 499 patients 6 Points: 500 - 699 patients 7 Points: 700 - 799 patients 8 Points: 800 - 899 patients 9 Points: 900 - 999 patients 10 Points: 1,000 or more patients

Paramedic Selection Conference Point Allocations

Criteria	Points
EMT Knowledge Exam Score	0 Points: 79 points or less 4 Points: 80 - 84 points 5 Points: 85 - 89 points 7 Points: 90 - 94 points 10 Points: 95 - 100 points
EMT Skills Evaluation	Up to 10 points for skills demonstrated. One point deducted for each critical fail performed.  1 point for every 10% Example: 100% = 10 points, 99.9% = 9 points
Subtotal Score Determination	Subtotal points are determined based on point allocations from the online application, EMT Knowledge Exam and EMT Skills Evaluation.  The 30 students with the highest scores will proceed forward to the Case Presentation.

Final Round Determination

Criteria	Points
Case Study Presentation Score	Up to 100 possible points. A rubric will be provided to students who qualify for this portion.
Final Score Determination	Subtotal Score + Case Study Presentation score
Final Ranking Determination	A total of 24 applicants will be offered acceptance to the program, based on final scores. Six (6) will be offered a spot on a waitlist. Note that the waitlist will not carry over into the following application cycle.