Paramedic

• You will need to submit your schedule availability to the program.

• The program will assign your specific site location.

• While we try to minimize travel distances, some travel may be necessary. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation to the site.

• The Paramedic Program adheres to the Garden City Community College policy regarding Withdrawal and Refund Information. Please refer to the GCCC policy for the complete policy and procedures.

Technical Standards and Occupational Risks

• See Handbook Technical Standards and Occupational Risks
  
  

*Advanced Placement: GCCC does not grant advanced placement within the Paramedic Program. Students must complete all required paramedic coursework through the program. Transfer credit consideration is limited to prerequisite coursework in accordance with the GCCC Transfer Credit Policy. 

• EMTT.CERTC  - This certification combines classroom instruction with clinical rotations and real-world response scenarios, giving students practical experience in high-pressure emergency settings.

• EMTT.AAS - This program provides the technical expertise and hands-on training needed to earn national certification and enter the workforce as a practice-ready emergency medical professional.

Medical Doctor (MD or DO): Physicians lead patient care and can specialize in high-stakes fields like Emergency Medicine or Trauma Surgery. Your time working under pressure as an EMT or Paramedic provides the elite clinical exposure that medical school admissions committees actively look for.

• • Requirements: Bachelor's degree (with heavy science pre-reqs like Organic Chem and Physics), MCAT exam, and standout clinical experience.
  • Pathway Examples:
    • Nursing Prerequisites → EMR → EMT →  Paramedic →  Flight Paramedic
    • Nursing Prerequisites → EMT → Paramedic →  Bachelor's →  Medical School
    • Nursing Prerequisites → Nursing (RN) → Flight Nurse OR PA School

Physician Assistant (PA): PA's diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications under a physician's supervision. The Paramedic-to-PA pipeline is a highly strategic route because your field experience directly fulfills the rigorous clinical hours required for admission.

• • Requirements: Bachelor's degree (any major, but includes your current science prereqs) plus 1,000–3,000 hours of direct patient care. 

Kansas Promise Scholarship Eligible 
This program qualifies for the Kansas Promise Scholarship, giving you the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate at little to no cost.

The Kansas Promise is a “last-dollar” scholarship that covers tuition, fees, books, and other program-related expenses not already paid by other scholarships or grants. It’s available to eligible Kansas students enrolled in high-demand programs. In return, recipients agree to live and work in Kansas for two years after completing their program.

Learn More!

The Jeff Landgraf Memorial Scholarship
Dedicated to students from Southwest Kansas enrolled in either the EMT or Paramedic program.

Apply by June 30, 2026.

Scholarships