Greenfield Community College

How to apply

The following information summarizes the requirements necessary to enter the Paramedic Certificate Program at Greenfield Community College. All forms forms are downloadable, or contact the Program Director at 413-775-1628 for hard copies. You can also download a program and admissions overview to print. All applications must meet with the Program Director for an individual conference or at one of our open meetings.

Requirements

1. Submit GCC application. (See the Office of Admission to download an application.)

2. Complete the math and English placement tests. All students, regardless of previous college course work, must take placement tests. Call 413-775-1147 or see the Testing Center for more information or to schedule an appointment.

3. Meet with the Paramedic Program Director (413-775-1628, clapp@gcc.mass.edu) to do the following:

• a. Submit proof of EMT certification.
• b. Submit Experience Verification form.
• c. Complete written EMT entrance exam with a minimum score of 82 out of 100 (GCC Basic EMT graduates waive the entrance exam).

You can schedule an individual meeting with the Program Director, or attend one of several scheduled open meetings.

4. Gather health records and proof of all immunizations required by the PMC program. Health information must be submitted NO LATER than NOVEMBER 1, 2006 in order to remain enrolled in the program. A scheduled physical date must be submitted with application materials if health records are incomplete at time of application.

5. Sign and submit the Paramedic Admission Requirements form to the Program Director.. Forms will be accepted until August 18, 2006 on a space-available basis.

CORI
GCC requires that Paramedic students meet the requirements of a CORI (Criminal Offenders Record Information) check every six months. Students who fail to meet the requirements of GCC will not be able to begin or continue in the program. A CORI form will be provided for your signature upon acceptance to the program.

CPR Certificate
All Paramedic students are required to submit a current CPR certification card covering adult, child and infant (Healthcare Provider level) before final admission to the program. Students must MAINTAIN CPR currency while in the program.