Paramedic Studies
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,577 / credit
    Apply DateSeptember 19, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 29, 2022

    Paramedic Studies

    About

    Our program offers an interdisciplinary education witha time-tested formula of lectures, skilllabs, clinicaland field internships. State-of-the-art equipment, including an ambulance similator,high-fidelity mannequinsand simulation lab, gives you the opportunity to practiceemergency response skills in a real-world environment, then review and learn from your experience.

    What Youll Learn at Weber

    Weber States associates degree in paramedic studies allows you to make yourself more marketable as a paramedic and improves your chances to work in field supervision or education. Course topics include:

    • Human anatomy
    • Medical terminology
    • Special populations in paramedic practice
    • Traumatic emergencies

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. Apply for admission to Weber State University;
    2. Apply to the program of choice and submit a $25.00 application fee;
    3. Submit copy of active ARRT certification card or acceptable equivalent;
    4. Submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended;
    5. Complete an academic contract in consultation with a faculty advisor;
    6. The Program of Study within the Advanced Radiologic Sciences major will be declared upon acceptance into modality.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.0
    • TOEFLMin 61

    English Program Requirements

    • ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Weber State offers an English Language Program (LEAP) for students who have not taken the TOEFL or IELTS, or who have scores below the requirements. A conditional acceptance letter can be issued for most programs. For admission to an academic program of study, you must complete one of the following:
      • TOEFL: 500 paper-based or 61 internet-based (please request official results sent to
      • WSU using school code 4941).
      • IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum score of 5.0 on each section.
      • SAT Critical Reading score of 420.
      • ACT English score of 17.
      • Completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma at an accredited high school
      • Attended a U.S. high school for at least 3 years.
      • Received a grade of “C” or better in a college-level English Composition Course (equal to WSU’s English 1010) at an accredited U.S. college or university.
      • DUOLINGO English Test: Score of 50 or above (test dates BEFORE July 15, 2019).
      • DUOLINGO English Test: Score of 90 or above.

    Career

    Common careers for paramedic studies
    graduates in the U.S. and Utah

    Descriptions, job outlook, salary information and more...
    (Source: bls.gov)

    • University and college teachers(requires further education)
    • Emergency medical technicians
    • Firefighters
    • Ambulance drivers
    • Life guards and ski patrollers
    • Police patrol officers

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    • Fill out the online application.
    • Pay a $30 nonrefundable application fee.
    • Submit the following:
      • Official high school transcripts or GED documentation.
      • ACT/SAT scores (These aren’t mandatory. They help determine math and English placement).
      • Official transcripts from any college or university where you have completed work, including concurrent enrollment and early college.

    Paramedic Studies

    Weber State University

    Weber State University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen