Paramedic Program Application

Thank you for your expressed interest in the paramedic program.  This associate degree program is made possible through a cooperative venture of  Mountain Empire Community College, Wytheville Community College, Southwest Virginia Community College and Virginia Highlands Community College.

The curriculum is designed to allow completion in five semesters.

After you examine the provided application materials, should you still have questions in order to decide whether you wish to apply for admission to the paramedic or Advanced EMT programs, please contact program director Bill Akers at Bill.Akers@sw.edu or 276-964-7729.  For MECC, Dean Wes Mullins can be reached at 276-523-9017 or by e-mail at jmullins@mecc.edu.

If you do wish to apply for admission to either program, please proceed as follows:

1. Complete an application for admission to either MECC, SWCC, or VHCC. If you have completed college coursework elsewhere, please include a copy of the transcript(s).
2. Complete an application on-line for federal financial aid.
3. Complete the paramedic/Advanced EMT program application and submit by no later than May 15^th.
4. With these forms, please submit a copy of your high school diploma or a copy of your GED completion certificate and a copy of your high school transcript. Include a copy (front and back) of your current CPR certification card, your driver’s license, and your EMS certification card.
5. Upon receipt of your program application you will be notified when and where to report for the orientation and interview with the program director and clinical coordinator.

If you have questions specific to financial aid or the application process, please call the Office of Enrollment Services or the Financial Aid Office at your college.