Paramedic Education and Promotion Process

Employees should research and evaluate which paramedic program best fits their needs. Consider factors such as program location, prerequisite requirements, program length, cohort timelines, and potential opportunities for future education.

The following programs offer both Spring and Fall cohorts:
• Gold Cross Paramedic Program
• Weber State Paramedic Program
• Utah Valley University (UVU) Paramedic Program

Employees must review Policy 100-110: Tuition Assistance Program to understand the policies and procedures related to tuition reimbursement.

Prior to applying, employees should contact the academic advisor or program coordinator for their desired paramedic program. This will help ensure that all current or planned prerequisite coursework meets the program’s admission requirements.

After researching the program and confirming prerequisite requirements, employees should contact the EMS Captain with any questions regarding attendance at a paramedic program and department expectations.

Employees must complete the required prerequisites for their selected paramedic program. Approved prerequisite coursework may be submitted for reimbursement in accordance with Policy 100-110: Tuition Assistance Program.

• Gold Cross Prerequisites
• UVU Prerequisites
• Weber State Prerequisites

Once all prerequisites have been completed, employees may submit their application to the UFA internal paramedic application.

• Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.
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• The number of students approved to attend each semester will depend on operational staffing needs and available budget.

Employees who are accepted into a paramedic program will receive additional guidance regarding program expectations and administrative processes.

• All approved school materials and program fees will be paid by UFA.
• Students attending paramedic school will not be permitted to work overtime during the program.
• Students should review the Paramedic School Agreement.

During the first semester (Spring or Fall), students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and clinical rotations.

• For school-related matters, students will follow the program’s chain of command.
• The EMS Captain will be the student’s supervisor.

During the second semester, students will return to operations and will be scheduled as a firefighter while completing field training under the supervision of a paramedic preceptor.

Upon completion of the paramedic program, students will test for certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

• After obtaining National Registry certification, the Utah State paramedic license will be issued shortly thereafter.
• Once both certifications are obtained and all requirements in policy 910-080 Firefighter Specialist are met, the employee will be promoted to Paramedic in accordance with policy 900-070 Filling of Job Vacancies