Emergency Medical Services Applications

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate Application Process

Starting with Winter quarter 2026, there will only be two application cycles per year: Winter + Spring quarters and Summer + Fall quarters. Please continue to monitor the website 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.

Application Timelines:

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

Note: Within the application questionnaire, you can elect to join the lottery for a single quarter, or be placed into the lottery for both quarters. 

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:

Important Update: The application window for 2026 will be from January 5th at 9 a.m. to February 27th at 5 p.m. 

Please note that the link below will direct you to the application portal for all Healthcare Pathway programs. The application for the Paramedic Program will not be available until the date and time listed above. 

2026 Paramedic Application Packet

Apply Here

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

Item	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

Item	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

Item	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.