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Paramedic Studies Program

Program Purpose

Students who complete the Paramedic Studies Program will be prepared to work as paramedics with specific knowledge of the paramedic profession, proficient skills, sound theoretical rationale, and critical thinking skills which will provide the basis for decision-making and success in the workplace. Students will participate in classroom, hospital, and field settings. All courses in the program will promote the integration of all aspects of the paramedic industry with critical thinking, competence in oral and written communication, and applied math and problem-solving.

Program Description

The Ventura College Paramedic Studies program is the only program fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in Ventura County. Successful completion of the program will allow students to sit for the National Registry licensing examination and then gain employment in the wide range of public and private agencies that incorporate the advanced life support skills of a paramedic into their needs. Ventura College is currently offering a Full-Time and Part-Time Paramedic Program. 

Paramedic Students Performing Advanced CPR
Ventura College Paramedic Students

Professor, Thomas O'Connor

Questions? For further information, please review the menu items on the right side of this webpage.  If you have additional questions please call the School of Prehospital and Emergency Medicine at 805-289-6364 or you can reach Thomas O’Connor, Paramedic Program Director, at thomas_oconnor2@vcccd.edu or 805-289-6367.

 


CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)

The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2021. 

The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 88.9%

The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 100%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as 'Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military'. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program. 

The most recent retention rate was 75%.


Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

Degrees & Certificates Offered:


    Accreditation

    The Ventura College School of Prehospital and Emergency Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

    Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
    9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
    Seminole, FL 33775-7709
    (727) 210-2350
    www.caahep.org

    Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
    8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
    Rowlett, TX 75088
    (214) 703-8445 phone
    www.coaemsp.org

    Paramedic Faculty

    Program Director: Thomas O'Connor
    Mark Petersen