Of all of the schools in the California State University system, the continuing education program through Sacramento State is the only program that offers an EMT basic program and a paramedic program. To reach the Sacramento State campus, both the Hornet Express Shuttle and the Sacramento Regional Transit provide service to the campus. The campus is located at 6000 J Street in Sacramento and can be reached from the east by I-80 or Highway 50 and from the north and south via I-5.
Program Schedule
The paramedic program offered through the continuing education program is a one-year course that will prepare students how to respond and give support to individuals in emergencies. The first part of the program is the didactic training. The second part of the program is the clinical experience, where students will practice the skills needed for their field experience. The field internship is the final section of the course where students will work under the direct supervision of a licensed paramedic.
The cost of the program is broken down by course, the didactic portion cost is $4500, the clinical portion cost is $2500, and the Field Experience portion cost is $4000. There may be other costs involved in the program as well, such as uniform fees, books, and lab fees.
Applications for the program must be submitted before the deadline. A two-hour entrance examination is required to gain approval to participate in the program. If there is an abundance of applicants, interviews may be conducted. The program begins every fall and the application deadline to register for the 2011 program is August 1st.
Program Prerequisites
Individuals must have current EMT certification and have proof of completing a Basic EMT course. Preference is given to individuals that are either currently employed as an EMT or have at least a year of experience working in the field as an EMT. This experience is not required, but is preferred.
Contact Information
The program coordinator, Denisse Paredes can be reached at (916) 278-5984 or by email at dparedes@csus.edu for any questions about the program. Derek Parker is the program director and can be reached at (916)278-4846 or through email at dparker@csus.edu.
