Paramedic
Paramedics are highly trained pre-hospital clinicians who provide emergency care. Their initial assessment, stabilization and determination of transport locations can determine life or death for patients.
Students learn skills in:
- Advanced Cardiac Pediatric Life Support
- Advanced clinical assessment and judgment
- Leadership and scene management
- Critical airway management
- Therapeutic communication
- 46 credit diploma
- 60 credit degree
- Online courses
- In-person labs
- Start in fall
Program Delivery
- Willmar campus
- Online classes: Tues and Thur (5–9 pm)
- In-person labs every other Saturday (9 am–5 pm)
- Full time only
- Fall start only
Program Cost*
Tuition/Fees
- AAS Degree – $14,314
- Diploma – $10,974
Additional Costs
- Book costs vary
- Uniform and boots: $350
- Clinical fee: $110
- Testing: $125
Program Highlights
NREMT Paramedic Exam Pass Rate
- 2025-2024
- 1st attempt pass rate: 79%
- All attempt pass rate: 93%
- 2024-2023
- 1st attempt pass rate: 85%
- All attempt pass rate: 92%
- 2023-2022
- 1st attempt pass rate: 27%
- All attempt pass rate: 60%
Career Placement
- 2025-2024: 92%
- 2024-2023: 100%
- 2023-2022: 100%
Careers & Jobs
- Paramedic
- Critical Care Paramedic
- Flight Paramedic
- Bridge to Registered Nurse
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Educator
