Program Information
The 60-credit Paramedic program at Anoka Technical College exists to educate candidates to be able to successfully complete the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive and psychomotor exams and be competent entry-level employees.
Program Learning Outcomes
“To 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.”-Required by Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Programs (CoA)
Industry and Career Outlook
The paramedic profession is an emerging, rapidly changing profession. Paramedic work in ambulances (in populated areas) and are also working in hospitals, urgent care centers, and other areas of health care. As with other healthcare professions, the future need is great. The paramedic profession continues to evolve.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Admission Requirements
- Score of 250 or higher on the NextGen Accuplacer Reading assessment or equivalent test score or an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- State of MN (or current residence) EMT certificate
Background Study
Minnesota state law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with patients and/or residents at a health care facility have a background study conducted by the state.
Program Start Dates
Fall Semester: August
Graduation Requirements
All EMED courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. BIOL 2100 and BIOL 2200 must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Faculty Contact
Brad Wright: 763-576-4058
Jeff Morgan: 763-576-4236
For information on how to apply, to schedule a tour, or for service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services at 763-576-7710 or EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu