Paramedic Program Application

Paramedic Program
400 Edison Way Suite B, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 858-5700

Dear Prospective Student:

Thank you for your interest in the REMSA Health Paramedic program offered through our Center for Integrated Health and Community Education.

We provide students a complete program beginning with 602 hours of intense classroom education taught by experienced providers in the field of paramedicine. Next, students will begin their clinical rotations at various healthcare facilities around the area including the trauma center, emergency departments, ICUs, CCUs, urgent cares, operating rooms, and pediatric facilities. Finally, all REMSA Health paramedic students are placed with an experienced paramedic in the field for 480 hours of hands-on learning.

We are dedicated to the success of our students from beginning to end and maintain stringent academic standards to ensure our students are prepared to begin their careers with the knowledge and confidence needed to be effective practitioners in the field of paramedicine.

On the following pages you will find a list of prerequisites, an application checklist, detailed application, and supplemental application as well as recommendation forms. Please review the application and the requirements carefully. Requesting/obtaining transcripts from past schooling takes time, so please start this process ASAP. Incomplete applications may be returned and cause a delay in processing.

All applications should be completed and submitted via the REMSA Health website by the date indicated online.

If questions arise, please feel free to contact us at 775-353-0845. Thank you for your interest in our program.

Best wishes,

Adam Heinz, NRP, AEMD, MBA
Paramedic Program Director
Center for Integrated Health and Communication Education
REMSA Health

Click here to download the APPLICATION CHECKLIST.
Click here to download the APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE PROCESS.
Click here to download the PAYMENT PROCESS OVERVIEW.

Paramedic Program Acceptance Process
The steps to reviewing, scoring, and accepting a candidate into the program

Register and participate in a Paramedic Program entrance exam -
- Online written exam will include: Anatomy and Physiology, General Math, Reading Comprehension, and EMT Knowledge, Application, and Problem Solving

Obtain, complete and submit a written application -
- All sections are required
- Applications will be scored based on completeness and content
- Request two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to REMSA Health
- Review the functional job analysis to determine if you meet the requirements of the class and the job. Gather and submit all additional required documentation including vaccine records, transcripts, etc

Schedule and attend a panel interview if selected based on test scores -
- Expect to be interviewed by a panel of four to six interviewers
- Arrive early
- Expect to stay for approximately 45 minutes
- Bring a resume or any other documents you feel would be helpful to share

You will be scored on each of the requirements outlined above. You are choosing to enter a career that demands attention to detail and requires you to present yourself as a leader. You will be graded throughout the process and will be selected based on a combined score of all application requirements.

Entrance Exam

FISDAP Entrance Exam - 35%

Application

Presentation/Completeness - 15%
Letter of Recommendation - 15%

Interview

Combined Panel Score - 35%

Candidates will be notified by email by the date presented at the entrance exam. Candidates should refrain from calling until after this date has passed. Combining all scores and reviewing all exams and documentation takes time and we will work hard to ensure we notify you by the established date. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

If you receive notice that you were not selected we encourage you to contact us and areas of weakness for improvement should you choose to reapply. We are more than happy to schedule a meeting with you to help you understand what led to our decision and what you can do next time to improve your chances of success.

Student Paramedic Program Supplemental Application (page 2)

Please use the space provided below (even if a resume is submitted) to briefly describe your job responsibilities in the position with the most patient care experience.

Please have recommendations and official transcripts sent directly to the paramedic school - do NOT attach them to this online application:

REMSA Education & Training Center
Paramedic Education Program
450 Edison Way Reno, Nevada 89502

Download this form for your reference to include with their letter of recommendation (download form here)
1. One recommendation from personal, professional, or educational reference
2. One recommendation from your current employer
Copy of college diploma and official transcripts (if applicable)

Please attach the following items:

Completed and signed REMSA paramedic education program student application acknowledgment form - Download the form here
Copy of a current AEMT certification (must obtain Nevada reciprocity by the first day of class)
Copy of valid driver's license or state-issued ID card
Copy of high school diploma or equivalent

Please specify the cohort you'd like to apply for:

January

April

September

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Applicant Certification

I agree to the following statements.

I hereby certify that all statements made on or in connection with this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand and agree that any false statement or omission of material fact may disqualify me from consideration for acceptance to the REMSA Paramedic Education program. Additionally, I authorize the program to verify the statements made on or in connection with this application.

I also certify that I have received a copy of the application packet that contains rules, regulations, course completion requirements, and costs for the Paramedic Education program.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required documents have been submitted with this application. Failure to submit all required documentation including transcripts will result in the candidate not being considered for the program.

Paramedic Program Application

Paramedic Program Application

Student Paramedic Program Application

Personal Information

Education Information

High School Information

AMET School Information

College Information

Student Paramedic Program Application (page 2)

Personal Information

Employer Information

General Information - Required

Student Paramedic Program Application (page 3)

Veteran's Information

Program Demographics

Student Paramedic Program Supplemental Application

Please answer the following questions for a brief overview of your EMS work experience.

Student Paramedic Program Supplemental Application (page 2)