BCFPD PARAMEDIC EDUCATION
Paramedic Program
Advanced prehospital education for EMTs preparing to assess, treat and lead care during complex medical and trauma emergencies.
COHORTS
January and August
BCFPD currently offers two Paramedic Program classes each year.
ACCREDITATION
CAAHEP
Accredited upon the recommendation of CoAEMSP.
TUITION
$8,000
Payment deadlines are listed in the current registration packet.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Designed for advanced field medicine.
The Paramedic Program uses independent study, team learning, case studies, laboratory practice and simulation in a fast-paced learning environment.
Students develop the knowledge, skills and professional approaches needed for entry-level paramedic practice. Program graduates are eligible to test for National Registry of EMTs certification as a pathway to state licensure.
APPLICANT READINESS
This program is for current EMTs preparing for the next level of care.
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Valid Missouri EMT license
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College-level Anatomy and Physiology within the last five years or the approved online A&P course
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Current AHA BLS certification
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Background screening completed through the application process
COURSE PROGRESSION
Four blocks move students from fundamentals to team leadership.
The program builds in stages so students can develop assessment, treatment, pharmacology, airway, cardiac, trauma, medical, clinical and field-leadership capabilities.
FIRST BLOCK
Foundational paramedic assessment and treatment
Students build the assessment-and-treatment process, beginning pharmacology, airway management and electrocardiography knowledge.
SECOND BLOCK
Deliberate practice with deeper patient-care study
Students apply prior learning through advanced pharmacology, airway management, trauma cases, medical cases and cardiac patient cases. PHTLS is included.
THIRD BLOCK
Hospital clinical experience and ALS simulation
Hospital clinical experience begins, AHA ACLS and PALS courses are completed and students work through simulated advanced life-support calls.
FOURTH BLOCK
Field experience, capstone care and terminal competency
Students move into field clinical settings, complete capstone expectations and demonstrate readiness for graduation and National Registry testing authorization.
CLINICAL AND FIELD EDUCATION
Patient-care experience expands as students advance.
Hospital, field and capstone experiences give students opportunities to apply assessment, treatment and leadership skills under supervision.
HOSPITAL CLINICAL
250 hours
Scheduled based on site availability.
FIELD EXPERIENCE
60-100 hours
Scheduled based on site availability.
FIELD CAPSTONE
200 hours minimum
Scheduled based on site and preceptor availability.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Apply, interview and complete prerequisite requirements.
Submit the application packet
Include the application, background paperwork, driver’s license, current EMT license, AHA BLS documentation and non-refundable application fee.
Complete background screening
Background results must be received before a conditional invitation to enroll can be extended.
Attend the interview and assessment
The process includes an interview, EMT-level cognitive assessment and affective evaluation.
Receive conditional enrollment
Selected candidates are offered a provisional seat, contingent upon meeting prerequisite requirements by the deadline.
TUITION AND INCLUDED RESOURCES
Program tuition is $8,000.
Tuition includes online learning resources, uniform shirts and the urine drug screen. Textbooks and National Registry testing fees are not included, so students are not asked to pay those expenses in advance.
INCLUDED
Online Learning Resources
INCLUDED
Urine Drug Screen
INLCUDED
Uniform Shirt
NOT INCLUDED
Textbooks & Testing Fees
FIRST BLOCK
$2,000
Due December 17, 2026
SECOND BLOCK PHASE 1
$2,000
Due May 4, 2027
SECOND BLOCK PHASE 2
$2,000
Due August 10, 2027
THIRD & FOURTH BLOCK
$2,000
Due November 16, 2027
*Refund requests must be submitted in writing by the refund deadline listed for the applicable block in the registration packet.
ACCREDITATION AND OUTCOMES
Paramedic Program accreditation and public outcomes.
The accreditation information below applies specifically to the BCFPD Paramedic Education Program.
PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
Accredited by CAAHEP upon the recommendation of CoAEMSP.
The BCFPD Paramedic Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of CoAEMSP.
ACCREDITING AGENCY
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350
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ACCREDITATION RECOMMENDATION
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 214-703-8445
VISIT COAEMSP →
ACCREDITATION REQUIRED OUTCOMES REPORTING
The EMS Training Institute At BCFPD - Paramedic Program Outcomes
Cohort Retention NR Cognitive Exam Pass Rate Job Placement
2020P-January Cohort (graduation 2022) 71.4% 90% 90%
2020P-August Cohort (graduation 2022) 72.7% 87.50% 87.5%
2020P-Extended Cohort (graduation 2023) 100% 100% 100%
2021P-January Cohort (graduation 2023) 65% 92.30% 100%
2021P-August Cohort (graduation 2023) 62.5% 100% 100%
2021P-Extended Cohort (graduation 2024) 100% 80% 100%
2022P-January Cohort (graduation 2024) 70.3% 100% 100%
2022P-August Cohort (graduation 2024) 87.5% 85.70% 100%
2023P-January Cohort (graduation 2025) 88.9% 100% 100%
2023P-August Cohort (graduation 2025) 62.5% 100% 100%
READY TO APPLY?
Review the current registration packet before applying.
The current registration packet includes application instructions, cohort dates, tuition deadlines, prerequisite details and required background-screening paperwork.
APPLICATION PACKET
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