Candidates will have the opportunity to apply for one of the following programs:
*Both include entry to NYS and National Registry certification upon completion of the program
The Monroe Community College Paramedic AAS degree and certificate program 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. The program at the Public Safety Training Facility located at 1190 Scottsville Road, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
The professional paramedic program can be completed in one academic year (EM05 certificate) or two academic years (EM01 AAS). Graduates of the program are eligible for admission to the New York State Department of Health Certification Exam and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Services Licensing Exam.
The program follows the college academic calendar from August 24, 2026 through August 2027. Class meets three times per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 0800-1230 hours at the Public Safety Training Facility located at 1190 Scottsville Road, Rochester NY 14624. Students will also attend clinical and field experiences weekly throughout the program.
Completed applications must be submitted by the deadline of June 1st at 2359 hours. To apply for this program, visit our admissions page, create an account (or log in to an existing account), and select the paramedic application (EM01 or EM05). Candidates will be required to include the following items with their application:
The assessment consists of short answer and multiple-choice questions covering objectives from the NYS EMT-Basic curriculum, as well as general topics in mathematics and science. Candidates should plan on the assessment lasting approximately 2 to 3 hours, scheduled by the staff at the Public Safety Training Facility starting in April. Interviews will take place in June and are expected to be 30 minutes in length. Candidates will be notified of their application status no later than August 1st.
Questions can be directed to the EMS Education Manager, Nicole Amendolare.
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