About the Program
Paramedics are an important part of the healthcare community, providing immediate treatment to victims of illness or injury. Outside the hospital setting, they are typically the highest level healthcare providers to respond during an emergency. Their leadership and expertise play a vital role in public healthcare and safety during medical emergencies, rescue operations, mass casualty situations, fires and crime scenes.
 
The Paramedic Program is a collaborative effort between the Center for Continuing Education in the Institute for Professional Development at Lancaster General College and Lancaster EMS. Instruction is provided by experienced paramedics, registered nurses and physicians. The twelve-month program consists of approximately 1,200 hours of classroom, clinical and field experience.
 
Participants who complete this program are eligible to sit for the NREMT-P examination to become a nationally certified Paramedic.  Additionally, participants will earn the following certifications during the course of the program:

Class Offerings for January 2010
The Paramedic program consists of four semesters; the first semester begins January 11, 2010.  Class is scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 10pm, with some weekends.
 
Class Locations
Classes will be held at Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences, with some supplemental classes conducted at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center. 
 
Fees
Paramedic program tuition is $5,000, which includes all required textbooks, lab fees and two uniform shirts. A non-refundable application fee is $60, which must be included with your application form.  See Billing/Bursar for billing due dates, withdrawal policy, etc.
 
To Register
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered.  Download and complete the Paramedic Application Form (PDF) (link on the left side of this page).  Mail the form with all of the items listed below to: Institute for Professional Development, 555 North Duke St, Lancaster PA 17604. Application deadline (with all required forms submitted) is November 18, 2009.

After conditional acceptance, applicants will also be required to submit the following items:

Additional Questions
Questions about admission requirements and deadlines should be directed to Kurt Doan (kbdoan@lancastergeneralcollege.edu). Questions about course content, instructors, and certifications should be directed to Vickie Horan at Lancaster EMS (vickie_horan@lemsa.com).
 
About Lancaster EMS
Lancaster EMS is located at 1829 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster PA 17602. Phone is 717-481-4841. Their website is www.lemsa.com.
 
About the Center for Continuing Education
Part of the Institute for Professional Development at Lancaster General College, the Center for Continuing Education is dedicated to offering timely, relevant and effective continuing education activities that meet the learning needs of healthcare professionals. Our continuing education offerings are diverse and reflective of the varying needs of our community—from personal enrichment to license renewal.  For other offerings of the Center for Continuing Education, use the links on the left side of this page and visit the Catalog of Courses, Conferences, Life Support, and the EMT program.