PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
The University of Utah's Center for Emergency Programs has entered into a Consortium Agreement with Mt Nebo Training to provide Paramedic training at the University of Utah. The course is offered through Mt Nebo Training and is taught on and off campus and University of Utah academic credit is available. The class is three semesters (12 months) in length and starts in January.
U of U's Center For Emergency Programs / Mt. Nebo Training
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES?
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to College Writing
- Introduction to College Algebra
- Medical Terminology
- Minimum of 1 year experience in healthcare or certification as an EMT-Intermediate (both are preferred)
For specific questions regarding your individual education and qualifications please feel free to contact us.
EMS IN UTAH… With only a few exceptions the majority of 911 EMS response in the state is conducted through combined Fire/EMS agencies. Many of these agencies either currently operate as or are transitioning to becoming ALS providers utilizing paramedics.
Training as a paramedic is an excellent way to give one’s self the best possible opportunity to become employed with one of these agencies. In addition to becoming a paramedic, we recommend pursuing firefighter certifications through the State of Utah. There are several methods of obtaining these certifications; however, being directly affiliated with any agency as a paramedic may be one of the better routes.
The State of Utah’s Bureau of EMS has recently transitioned to national certification for paramedics through the NREMT. What this means for you is that you will be expected to meet certain NREMT requirements which are specific to their curriculum and also pass both cognitive and psychomotor evaluations conducted through NREMT.
More information on their testing processes can be found at www.nremt.org.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO FIRST?
You need to first make the decision that you are willing to commit to 12 months of intense but rewarding training as a paramedic. Once that decision is made then make sure you have completed that appropriate prerequisites. If you are unsure if your education or experience satisfies the listed prereq’s then feel free to ask. Once you know that you qualify for training then obtain an application by clicking the link below or by calling the provided number and having it sent to you via email. We are excited to hear from you and look forward to talking to you. Good luck!
Application
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Class begins the first week of January and ends the first week of December. From day one you will be expected to perform and to learn. The initial months of training are filled with the foundational lectures of paramedicine that will ready you to achieve and gain the most from your clinical experiences. Once deemed ready to enter into the clinical setting by your course coordinator you will begin this adventure with opportunities to gain experience in a variety of in-hospital settings including various ICU’s, labor and delivery and emergency departments from around the valley. Your classroom sessions will continue as normal during these clinical rotations and you will be expected to schedule your clinical training outside of your mandatory classroom activities.
As you finish up your in-hospital rotations you will then prepare to enter into your full-time field experience with one or more of several EMS agencies throughout the Wasatch front. While with these agencies you will be expected to work and perform as a competent EMS professional. During this time you will also be actively preparing to take both your cognitive and written NREMT tests to qualify as a paramedic.
Call us if you need more information: 1-800-933-1247 or (801)372-3837
