Paramedic Program Application

Program's Minimum Expectations (CAAHEP Standard II.C.)
"To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession".

Paramedic Program- Spring 2026:
Start Date: February 26, 2026
Registration Opened: Monday, November 17, 2025
Orientation Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Graduation Date: February 27, 2027
Program hours: 1,138 estimated hours, 6 months didactic/lab plus 4-6 months clinical internships.
Class size: 30 maximum
Campus Location: 50 W Syracuse Ave, Turlock, CA 95380

Date	Schedule of Events
November 2025	Enrollment Opens
December 2025	Interview Process Begins
January 2026	Notification of Acceptance Emailed
January 22, 2026	Student Orientation (Accepted Students Only)
February 26, 2026	Didactic Starts
August 2026	Didactic Ends/ Final Exam
September 2026	Clinical Internship Begins
October 2026	Field Internship Begins
January 2027	All program expectations must be met
February 27, 2027	Cohort Graduation Pinning Ceremony

Note: Students will complete clinical and field time on different dates as their schedules will vary depending on the clinical and field sites.

Program Description:
Our Paramedic Program prepares students to deliver advanced prehospital emergency medical care with professionalism, skill, and compassion. Paramedicine is the practice of providing advanced life support and critical medical interventions to patients experiencing emergencies outside the hospital setting. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, clinical experience, and supervised field internships, students will gain comprehensive knowledge in anatomy and physiology, cardiology, pharmacology, and trauma management. Participants will learn to perform advanced procedures such as airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and emergency patient assessments. The knowledge and skills acquired through the program will prepare students to meet the professional responsibilities outlined in the Paramedic scope of practice per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and to meet certificate standards for Paramedics as outlined by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Credit Value: 39 units (includes field and clinical experience)

Prerequisite:
Must have an active EMT license and complete a paramedic prep course. Use link to sign-up for paramedic prep course: https://www.firstladypermanente.com/product_p/p101.htm Active EMTs with a minimum of 12 months of EMS experience may challenge the pre-paramedic final exam. To challenge the pre-paramedic exam please use link to submit testing fee: https://www.firstladypermanente.com/product_p/01011.htm The testing fee of $150.00 is required to sit and take exam. Experienced EMTs have one-attempt to challenge the pre-paramedic exam (per paramedic cohort) at our Turlock campus located at 901 Geer Road, Turlock.

Application and Registration Process:
1) Submit the $75.00 non-refundable application fee, all applicants must have met the minimum prerequisites and complete all steps to the registration process to be considered.
2) Confirmation is sent via email containing instructions for the assessment and a link to the Paramedic Application.
3) Register for the required Paramedic Program Assessment tool
4) Take the Fisdap Assessment
a) Exam can be taken through Fisdap directly using school course ID 235377 First Lady Permanente school to ensure school receives results. Questions contact Fisdap customer service at 1-978-443-5000 or email [email protected] Applicant will be responsible to
b) In person testing can be conducted at First Lady Permanente located at 901 Geer Road, Turlock at our administrative division. Dates available are listed at our site, you may also email [email protected] to schedule exam test date. Must bring a reliable laptop and applicant will be responsible to pay test fee to Fisdap directly.
5) A virtual interview with the school's chief academic officer will be scheduled once Fisdap Entrance Exam is complete. Interview takes place via zoom or phone.
6) Complete the application and return by mail or scanned copy via email including copies of all required documentation. Completed application must be submitted at least (60) days prior to the course start date. Applications received less than (60) days prior to course date will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
7) If accepted, an in person enrollment appointment will be scheduled with our admissions department located at 901 Geer Road, Turlock, CA 95380. Tuition and fees are due a minimum 2 weeks prior to the first of class. A position in the course is not secured until a tuition payment has been received.

Program Investment:
Non-refundable Application Fee: $75.00 required to apply and enter the application period to be considered for the upcoming program.
Total Program Fees: $15,900.00
Enrollment Fee: $750.00
Orientation Fee: $2,500.00
Program Remaining Tuition/ Fees: $12,650.00
Monthly payment plan: approximately $1,054.00 plus processing fees. Other fees: Field internship fee, textbook are not included.
Additional fees: Textbook, medical records clearance fees, field placement fee, CA State licensing fees, NREMT exam.

Program Schedule Overview:
Total Hours: 1,138 Total Units: 39
Schedule: Thursdays & Fridays 0830 - 1700 with alternating Wednesday Labs 0830 - 1700
Weeks 1-27 Didactic & Lab Phase (498 Hours Total)
- Didactic Lectures (352 Hours Total)
- Lab (146 Hours Total)
Clinical & Field Phases (640 Hours Total)
- Clinical Rotations (160) hours
- Field Experience (360) hours
- Capstone Field Internship (120) hours, may exceed hours depending on field site expectations.
Note: Students have a maximum of (12) months to complete all program requirements. Clinical and field schedules vary per student.

Accreditation Status:
First Lady Permanente program holds a Letter of Review, which is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, but is a status granted by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. However, it is NOT guaranteed of eventual accreditation.

Program Approval:
LoR program #601064 issued 11/12/2025 by CoAEMSP
You can verify Letter of Review (LoR) status by checking the CoAEMSP's website, where the LoR status for every program is posted in real-time for public review.
Paramedic (PM) program approval, 41 semester units issued 11/13/2025 by BPPE
You can verify entire list of approved programs for our institution at https://www.bppe.ca.gov/search/

Annual Outcome Results:
At this time there are no results to post. The latest annual outcome results for the National Registry or State Written Exam, Retention, and Placement will be posted on our programs homepage in this section. The published results will be consistent with and verifiable by the latest Annual Report of the program.

Questions?
Email questions to [email protected]
Office line (209) 250-1200 option 0

We're Hiring: Experienced Paramedics with a passion for teaching
Are you an experienced paramedic who finds fulfillment in mentoring the next generation of EMS professionals? Do you thrive in an education environment and want to make a lasting impact on the fire of pre-hospital care? Our institution has teaching positions available, please apply today by e-mailing [email protected] (subject: Paramedic Instructor). Hourly wage varies dependent on experience, weekly pay through direct deposit.