Paramedic

Paramedic Internship Course – Cohort 1

March 5, 2023 - July 29, 2023

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First Cohort offering of the Paramedic Internship Course. Successful students will be eligible to petition for a Certificate of Achievement through Monterey Peninsula College. The Program courses are transferable and can be applied to both an Associate and Bachelor degree. Successful students are eligible to take the NREMT Certification test.
Course Information

Course Description

This is the third and final of a three course sequence within the Paramedic Program. This course is designed to guide students to successful completion of the National Registry EMT-Paramedic exam. This course teaches the application of paramedic knowledge and skills in a clinical setting, as an intern responding on a 911 ambulance to ill and injured patients, while being instructed and evaluated by a field preceptor. Students have the task of initiating, providing, and directing entire emergency patient care while under the supervision of a preceptor. This ambulance field internship is required for certification as an EMT-Paramedic in California.
All courses within the Program meet or exceed the minimum training requirements mandated by the State of California, Code of Regulations Title 22.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.
  • Exhibit proficiency in all technical skills required of emergency medical care and transportation of critical and emergent patients;
  • Demonstrate professional attitudes and ethical behaviors consistent with the expectations of the profession, area employers and the local medical community;
  • Demonstrate competency in all areas outlined in the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician cognitive and psychomotor examinations.

The Program is designed for students who have experience as EMTs, and are prepared for the rigor and intense programmatic expectations and demands. The Program will typically require 13-14 months to complete and do not conform to a traditional semester or quarter format.

All hours for this course are by arrangement, and will be based upon the schedule and availability of the student's assigned preceptor. (650-950 hours)
The internship is structured into four (4) distinct Phases:

  • Phase 1 - Ambulance Operations, Orientation & Skills
  • Phase 2 - Patient Assessment & Basic Team Member
  • Phase 3 - Advanced Team Member
  • Phase 4 - Capstone: Team Leader

Minimum Enrollment Requirements

Successful completion of the Paramedic Core Course, Paramedic Clinical Course, current certification in CPR for the professional rescuer; pass a background clearance and drug screen; current immunization records (including COVID vaccinations), and certified as basic EMT or equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction.

Hours

650 Hours (minimum) up to 950 Hours

Units

12.5-18.5 Semester Units

Certification

Students who successfully complete all three courses in the Paramedic Program are eligible to petition for a Certificate of Achievement with the transcribing Member College, and are eligible for the National Registry EMT-Paramedic exam. Monterey County, State of California, and CoAEMSP Certification pending.

College Application Process

College Application Process

This program is presented through the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium of Community Colleges (SBRPSTC), which includes Gavilan College, Monterey Peninsula College, Ohlone College, Hartnell College, Lake Tahoe Community College, College of San Mateo, and Cabrillo College.

Only courses and programs presented for college credit will be funded, transcripted and certified through one of the above accredited institutions.

Funds generated through this process offset the costs of each course, thereby reducing student fees for the student/agency and allowing us to present more courses. Consequently, we require all students taking one of our college-based courses to apply to the designated college using OpenCCC, the online college application system by which the majority of community colleges collects registration and transcription information.

Students will receive reservation confirmation and class information along with college application instructions approximately 45 days before the class starts. If applicable, students will also be required to complete the college application process and submit a South Bay Registration Form, to include the OpenCCC and applicable College ID numbers no later than 30 days before the class start date.*Additional fees will apply to Non-College Registered Students. Contact our main office at (408) 229-4299 for specific amounts.

Payment / Registration Information

Payment Information

We accept Visa and MasterCard (a non-refundable transaction fee of 2% will apply), cash, money order and cashier’s checks (made payable to SBRPSTC). Agency billing may also be arranged. Financial aid and VA benefits may be available.

*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. When possible, students will be advised of any fee changes prior to course start date. Tuition fee increases made at any time by the State Chancellor’s office may require collection of additional fees from students.

Students who have not lived in California for at least one (1) year and (1) day prior to start of college semester or do not meet other college criteria may be considered “out-of-state” students, and subject to additional fees to the ones listed above. Please check with our staff for details and exact costs.

Reservations

Agency personnel: Call (408) 229-4299 or email to: sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov the following information:

  • Class Requested, Date
  • Agency Name
  • Training Officer (TO) Name
  • TO’s Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Attendee Name(s) and Email Address
  • Method of payment if applicable

Self-sponsored students: Contact our main office at (408) 229-4299 to register. Be prepared to submit full or partial payment, depending on the class

Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen, but wish to attend one of our courses, one of our Instructional Staff Assistants may contact you for more information.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Out of consideration for students on waiting lists, cancellations must be made no later than 30 days prior to the first day of class. For cancellation deadlines, please refer to the Fee Information tab on this flyer. There may be a minimum cancellation fee of $50 assessed for material expenses associated with cancellations. Substitutions or transfer of your reservations to another student is permitted upon approval.

Course Cancellation by South Bay

Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached for the course three weeks prior to the beginning of the class, the class may be cancelled and any deposits/payments will be refunded in full (minus non-refundable processing fee).

Fee Information
$2185.00

12.5 Units  –  $575
Certificate Fees – $610
Internship Fee – $1000

Total Cost = $2185

Start: Sun Mar 5, 2023 - 8:00 PST
End: Sat Jul 29, 2023 - 17:00 PDT

All course hours are by arrangement, and are based upon hospital and preceptor schedules and availability. This may require students to work nights and weekends.

College of Record: Monterey Peninsula College

College Term: SUMMER

Location

The Academy – Monterey Peninsula College MPC Public Safety Training Center
2642 Colonel Durham Street
Seaside, CA 93955 United States

Each student will be placed at one or more hospital/agency to complete their rotations and field internship hours.

Fees

$2185.00
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