Dear Prospective Student:

Thank you for your interest in our Emergency Medical Services programs. The field of

EMS is a rapidly growing, fast paced, and exciting profession for both the volunteer and

career provider. The Emergency Medical Services Program has two tracks: degree and

certificate. Regardless of the track that you choose, the class meets once per week and on

four Sundays during a semester. This hybrid program is 17 months long and the

curriculum follows the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards and

prepares EMT certified individuals to be eligible for the National Registry practical and

written exams. The classes and labs will be held in the Health Professions and Athletics

Center (HPAC) at the Wye Mills campus.

The EMS certificate (519) courses may be applied to the requirements for an Associate of

Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Services (518).

If you currently a Maryland or Nationally Registered EMT and want to apply to our EMS

Program please review the attached information and return the application and other

required information to the Chesapeake College EMS Program. If you do not have the

EMT certification, please contact me about our EMT Program.

Included in this packet is an "EMS Program Application Check List". The application

deadline is March 31st. You may also visit www.chesapeake.edu/alliedhealth/ems for

more information.

If you are not an EMS provider but are interested, please contact me. I can share

information on how to get started in this exciting field. I may be reached by calling (410)

822-5400, extension 2724.

Sincerely,

Jon Longest, M.Ed., NRP

EMS Program Director

Rev. 10/2019

Field work, clinical placements, and certification/licensure will include drug testing and background checks performed

at the student’s expense.

Rev: 12/2/2019 2:28 PM

Application Check-List

Emergency Medical Services Program (518 & 519)

This checklist has been created to assist applicants in completing the admissions requirements.

Admission to the EMS Program is limited, therefore, selection is competitive.

There are two tracks within the EMS Program. The program that is numbered 518 allows

EMT certified individuals to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. The course numbered 519

is a 17 month program that prepares EMT certified individuals to obtain a certificate. The EMS 518

program requires the student to take Anatomy and Physiology I in the fall and Anatomy and

Physiology II in the spring of the first year. These courses are taken concurrently with the other

paramedic courses. Visit our website at www.chesapeake.edu/alliedhealth/ems for more information.

Complete applications are the responsibility of the applicant and necessary for consideration

for admission to the program. Please contact Mr. Jon Longest at jlongest@chesapeake.edu or at 410-

822-5400 ext. 2724 if you have any questions.

All required information must be received by March 31 to be considered by the Admissions Committee

Please mail your application and all supporting documents to:

Chesapeake College/EMS Program

P.O. Box 8

Wye Mills, MD 21679

All of the following must be completed in order for your application to be complete:

of high school diploma or GED certificate

An official copy of your high school transcript is acceptable

An official copy of your college transcript is acceptable if you have a degree

(American Heart or Red Cross)

card (Maryland or National Registry)

College placement exams are required unless the applicant meets one of the exceptions.

Refer to this page for more information. https://www.chesapeake.edu/admissions/accuplacer

This page also contains the directions for scheduling these assessments.

Application can be downloaded from www.chesapeake.edu/admissions/apply.asp

Applications can also be picked up at the Wye Mills and Cambridge campuses

.

It can be requested from the EMS website page.

Two company level supervisors will complete this form and forward it to Mr. Longest

Updated 2/3/2020

EMS Programs Estimated Fees and Expenses

EMT (Continuing Education) Estimated Costs EMT Tuition and Fees $1200

Textbook (with My Brady Lab) $150

Uniforms $85

Physical examination and immunizations Varies

CPR Certification $75

Stethoscope $55

National Registry Cognitive Exam $80

EMS 518 (A.A.S.) Estimated Costs Tuition and Fees $10,390

EMS Lab Fees $890

Text Books $300

Uniforms $100

Background Checks $120

Shoes for clinical $100

Physical examination and immunization Varies

CPR Certification $75

National Registry Cognitive Exam $125

EMS 519 (Certificate) Estimated Costs Tuition and Fees $4900

EMS Lab Fees $890

Text Books $300

Uniforms $100

Background Checks $120

Physical examination and immunization Varies

CPR Certification $75

National Registry Cognitive Exam $125

This information is intended only to assist with planning, providing an estimate of the expenses

EMS students may anticipate. The actual cost may vary and is subject to change. The tuition

costs are based off the “in-county residence” rates.

Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be

eligible for, and receive, an actual financial aid award that includes Federal grant, loan, or work-

study assistance. For more information on applying for Federal student aid, go to

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

Paramedic Outcome Summary

Cohort Graduation Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 (2 cohorts)

Average

Number of Graduates 11 13 7 14 9 54 Total

Retention 85% 93% 100% 100% 90% 94%

Positive Job Placement 91% 92% 100% 92% 100% 95%

National Registry Written Test First Attempt

91% 85% 86% 86% 78% 85%

National Registry Written Test Second Attempt

100% 92% 86% 86% 89% 91%

National Registry Written Test Third Attempt*

N/A 92% 100% 93% N/A 95%

*The FY 2019 national written test pass rate (for 3 attempts) was 72% & the Maryland first time pass rate was 81%.

(Sources: National Registry of EMTs and MIEMSS)

National Registry Practical Exam First Time Pass Rate

91% 100% 100% 93% 100% 97%