Information Session (strongly recommended)

July 15, 2025 
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. via zoom 
Register for the Information Session

Classes Starting Soon

Mandatory Orientations on August 13 and 20, 2025

First day of class: August 27, 2025 (Hybrid class). Labs held in-person on Wednesdays and some Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Limited seating. Application below or email [email protected] for a downloadable copy. Call 724-430-4211 with application payments.

Overview

The EMS Programs at Penn State Fayette are committed to helping students begin and continue their professional development within the EMS industry. While responding to community healthcare needs, our programs equip students with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to become competent, pre-hospital basic and advanced life support providers. These quality education programs are dedicated to serve the educational needs of our service area and beyond, with a strong commitment to excellence. The Paramedic Program is a hybrid course with online coursework and in-person lab sessions.

Paramedic Training

The faculty and staff for the paramedic program are devoted to ensuring that entry-level paramedics are competent, confident, and successful in meeting the needs of the communities they serve, as well as the ever-evolving industry.

Upon successful completion and certification, the paramedic is qualified to perform advanced emergency care. Course consists of online assignments, didactic and classroom skill competencies, and additional hours of clinical and field internship. Paramedics are trained in the recognition, assessment, and advanced management of a patient suffering any type of emergency. Paramedics function under the direction of a medical doctor and can perform their role in a pre-hospital or other appropriate setting.

Penn State Fayette is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) issued by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) . This is a five (5) year accreditation confirming our program meets or exceeds the national standards in paramedic education.

Graduate outcomes are compared in a four-year period analyzing the following data:

  • Total number of graduates
  • Passing rate of the National Registry Written Exam
  • Passing rate of the National Registry Practical Exam
  • Retention rate of graduates remaining in the EMS industry
  • Paramedic job placement with 6 months of graduation
Paramedic Program 2018-2022 Statistics
Outcome2023 revised **2023202220212020
Graduates3030262117
National Registry/Written Exam73.3%57.7%65.4%61.9%82.40%
Retention Rate88.2%88.2%100%51.2%70.80%
Employment100%100%100%100%82.40%

** Change in pass rate due to students passing the exam after 2023

* Must be 18 years of age or older and a Pennsylvania State Certified Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician to enroll in this course.

Registration Information

  • Must be 18 years of age or older and a Pennsylvania Certified Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician to enroll in this course.
  • Online registration is available when a specific class dates have been scheduled. Online registration requires payment in full.
  • Payment plan options available. Contact 724-430-4211 or 724-430-4217 to discuss.

Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.

Paramedic Application

Complete the form below to request the Paramedic Application Form .

Personal Data
Emergency Contact Information
EMT | AEMT Certification Information
Education
(High School, Vocational School, College, Post-Graduate, EMT School, Other) Transcripts from High School and College must either accompany this application or follow under separate cover.
Employment History and/or Related Experience
Fill out your employment history and/or related experience by clicking on the drop downs below.
Employment History/Related Experience 1
Dates of Employment
Dates of Employment
Dates of Employment
References
I hereby certify that all the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I grant Penn State University permission to investigate all information on this application, and I grant third parties' permission to release information about my professional competence to Penn State Fayette’s Paramedic Program. I understand my acceptance into the program requires me to follow and obey all policies and procedures set forth by The Pennsylvania State University, and all affiliates to the Paramedic Program.
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Preferred Clinical and Field Sites
Site A is your preferred and B and your secondary choice. See attached list of approved clinical and field sites. For questions on sites not on the list, call Greg Onega at 724-430-4227. *Please note, these sites are not guaranteed based on ability to secure partnership with Penn State.
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