Program Purpose

To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Students who complete the Paramedic Studies Program will be prepared to work as paramedics with specific knowledge of the paramedic profession, proficient skills, sound theoretical rationale, and critical thinking skills which will provide the basis for decision-making and success in the workplace. Students will participate in classroom, hospital, and field settings. All courses in the program will promote the integration of all aspects of the paramedic industry with critical thinking, competence in oral and written communication, and applied math and problem-solving.

Program Description

The Ventura College Paramedic Studies program is the only program fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in Ventura County. Successful completion of the program will allow students to sit for the National Registry licensing examination and then gain employment in the wide range of public and private agencies that incorporate the advanced life support skills of a paramedic into their needs. Ventura College is currently offering a Full-Time and Part-Time Paramedic Program. 

Questions? For further information, please review the menu items on the right side of this webpage.  If you have additional questions please call the School of Prehospital and Emergency Medicine at 805-289-6364 or you can reach Thomas O’Connor, Paramedic Program Director, at thomas_oconnor2@vcccd.edu or 805-289-6367.

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). 

The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2022. 

The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 93.5%. 

The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 93.5%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as 'Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military'. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program. 

The most recent retention rate was 72.1%.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

• Program Student Learning Outcomes
• Course Student Learning Outcomes

Degrees & Certificates Offered:

• Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic Studies, Associate in Science
• Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic Studies, Certificate of Achievement

Accreditation

The Ventura College School of Prehospital and Emergency Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775-7709 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 (214) 703-8445 phone www.coaemsp.org Paramedic Advisory Committee Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 12-12-2023 Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 12-10-2022 Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 12-10-2021 Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 12-10-2020 Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 12-13-2019 Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 11-02-2018 Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 07-24-2017 Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 10-06-2016 Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 08-17-2015 Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 12-05-2014 Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 11-01-2013 Paramedic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: 10-19-2012