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Diploma of Paramedic

Mt. San Antonio College

  • Walnut, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Mt. San Antonio College campus

About the program

A two-year diploma training students to deliver emergency prehospital care.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Paramedic and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Paramedic
  • Ambulance services
  • Technical assistant in hospital emergency departments
  • Sports injury management services
  • Fire departments
  • Government agencies

Curriculum

  • Four semesters. Anatomy and physiology I and II
  • Patient care and assessment theory and labs
  • Pharmacology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Mental health and crisis intervention
  • Fitness and wellness
  • Hospital clinical
  • Paramedic practicum
  • AEMCA review and a 448-hour ambulance field consolidation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Age 18 by first day of classes
  • Or high school completion (transcript or diploma
  • English or certified translation) if under 18
  • Cambridge IGCSE/O Level grade C in at least 5 subjects accepted as equivalent
  • Proof of funds
  • TB test
  • Open admission (no minimum GPA published)
  • Some health programmes (e.g. Nursing
  • Radiologic technology
  • Respiratory therapy) have a separate selection process described in the catalogue. Entry grade detail: No minimum published (open admission community college).

Accepted academic background

Age 18 by first day of classes, Or high school completion (transcript or diploma, English or certified translation) if under 18, Cambridge IGCSE/O Level grade C in at least 5 subjects accepted as equivalent, Proof of funds 26, 926 USD, TB test.

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.5
  • TOEFL iBT 3.5
  • PTE Academic 41
  • Duolingo 75

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and the next deadline on the international admissions page. Apply through the OpenCCC application
  2. Then complete the F-1 International Student Application in the student portal and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload the passport
  3. High school or college transcripts
  4. A bank letter or statement as proof of funds dated within six months
  5. English proficiency proof unless exempt. Take the TB test when accepted. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa. Attend the required international student orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$11,618 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolTechnology and Health Division
DepartmentPublic Safety Programs Department
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Applications closed

    5 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    170 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 3 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.