Paramedic Academy

Your paramedic program application and orientation attendance must be complete and on file before you may register for our mandatory paramedic prep class.

• Mandatory orientation: June 8, 1 - 3 pm
• Mandatory prep class: July 22 - 24 and 30 - 31 from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Five days total.
• Onboarding: Accepted students who complete the prep course will be onboarded August 18, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

The following items must be uploaded with your application in PDF format:

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
• Resume
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Card
• Current State EMT card
• Driver’s License or Government Photo ID with proof of age
• Verification of Employment denoting at least 1,000 hours of work experience within the last three years
• Unofficial transcript showing a C or better in BIO-45 or equivalent
• Optional: DD214, additional college transcripts

For more information about document requirements, refer to the Paramedic Application Checklist.

The MVC EMS program does not recognize prior learning of a student to obtain advanced placement.

Students must maintain current EMT and CPR certification througout the program. Students are expected to send updated documentation to mvcemsacademy@mvc.edu if cards expire and are renewed during the program.

• Current EMT card. The EMT card must remain current throughout the program.
• Current CPR card. CPR card must be American Heart Association "Healthcare Provider Level."

Here are a few equivalent courses that students can take that equate to Moreno Valley College for BIO-45 (formerly known as AMY-10) for the Paramedic program of study:

• Cerritos College: A&P 120
• Chaffey College: BIO 424
• Coastline College: BIO C221
• Crafton Hills College: ANAT 101
• Cypress College: BIOL 210C
• Golden West College: BIOL G221
• Irvine Valley College: BIOL 121
• Long Beach City College: ANAT 41
• Mt San Antonio College: EMS 10 and/or VOC ANA 50
• Mt San Jacinto College: ANAT 101 & 102 (need both)
• Orange Coast College: BIOL A221
• Palomar College: ZOO 145 (do not need ZOO 145L)
• Saddleback College: BIO 113
• San Bernardino Valley College: BIOL 155
• San Diego Mesa College: BIOL 160
• Santa Ana College: BIOL 149
• CSU Fullerton: KNES 210

These are just some of the courses that meet our BIO-45 course requirement. The full sequence of anatomy and physiology with labs is usually accepted, but is much more than the requirement.

If you require assistance, contact the MVC Evaluations team at mvcevaluations@mvc.edu. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the enrollment receipt are acceptable to verify BIO-45 requirements. Any official transcripts submitted to the paramedic office will remain and will not qualify for official college transcripts. Official transcripts must be received by Evaluations prior to the start of the program.

We have found that students who have completed the following prerequisites are more successful in the program. While we do not require completion of these courses prior to acceptance into the program, you should understand that our courses are taught with the understanding that you are familiar with the content of these courses.

• ENGL-C1000 (H) (formerly ENG-1A English Composition)
• Medical Terminology

Uniforms can be purchased at:

Equipment is marked with an asterisk (*) next to the description. All other items are uniform-related. Prices are estimates and subject to change.