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Emergency Medical Care Programs

Emergency Medical Care Programs

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Paramedic Certificate

Students can earn a Certificate of Graduation in Emergency Medical Services to become a Licensed Paramedic. Paramedics work under the direction of a physician through written standing orders, radio and telephone communications. They utilize knowledge and skills to manage medical emergencies of acutely ill or injured clients in prehospital settings.

Program Requirements:
  • Meet the Admission requirements of Vincennes University.
  • Submit the Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic Application
  • Possess physical and mental health acceptable for performance as evidenced by examination by licensed physician.
  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • State or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NR EMT) Certification.
  • Concurrent enrollment in or a grade of C or better in Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 111/111L or BIOL 107/107L).
  • Students will be required to submit their Vaccines/immunization records, CPR certification, and background checks into a verifying account in order to do clinicals.
  • Be sure to review the Vincennes University Emergency Medical Services Criminal History and Drug Screening Policy.
  • Experience: Prior to enrolling in the EMTP course, students must provide documentation showing ONE of the following: 
    • One year of experience with a patient care service that has more than 2,000 calls per year.
    • Two years of experience with a patient care service that has less than 2,000 calls per year.
    • Completion of EMTB 250 - EMS Experience.   
  • Resume with three letters of recommendation.
  • Admission Essay

This program offering is pending final accreditation approval from CoAMESP and OEMS.

Due to the late start of the program for Fall 2025,

applications will be accepted until August 1, 2025.

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EMT Training

Students who meet the appropriate standards will be qualified to take the State of Indiana and National Registry test for certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). EMTs care for patients at the scene of an incident and while taking patients by ambulance to a hospital. An EMT has the skills to assess a patient’s condition and to manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies.

This is a 6 credit hour course that meets 2 nights a week and an occasional Saturday for the semester. This program is run during the Fall semester. A Spring semester may be offered, depending on student enrollment.

Program Requirements:
  • Students must complete a minimum of fifteen hours of clinical/emergency room and fifteen hours of ambulance experience during the program.
  • Completion of or concurrent enrollment in a CPR certification course.
  • Be 18 years of age or older.

Contact Information

VU Jasper Admissions

Office Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST)

Email: vujcadmissions@vinu.edu
Phone: 812-481-5918

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