Admission Requirements
Paramedic
Technical Diploma | 31-531-1
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To get started, applicants must first complete the College Admission Requirements. Once completed, applicants are officially accepted to CVTC and placed on the program waiting list, if applicable. An applicant’s program eligibility date is the date their completed application is received. If necessary, the application time will also be used to determine placement priority.
Before beginning core program classes, all Academic Preparedness Requirements must also be completed as outlined below. Applicants still working on Academic Preparedness Requirements may be accepted as Pre-Core. Pre-Core status allows applicants to take general education courses and continue working on necessary Academic Preparedness Requirements while maintaining their place in line for the program.
When all Academic Preparedness Requirements are met and space is available in the core program, applicants are eligible to register for core Paramedic (531-level) courses.
College Admission Requirements
- Submit an application for admission at cvtc.edu/apply
- Pay the one-time $30 application processing fee
Program Academic Preparedness Requirements
Education Requirement - Applicants without a high school diploma, GED, or HSED should contact Adult Education and College Prep at 715-833-6400 or adultedservices@cvtc.edu for options to demonstrate college readiness. Students who do not have a high school diploma, GED, or HSED are not eligible for financial aid.
Assessment Range - Provide transcript or score sheet documentation verifying one of the following:
- High school/GED/HSED GPA of 2.1 or higher
- College GPA of 2.0 or higher (6 or more credits)
- Associate or bachelor’s degree
- ACT® composite score of 19 or higher
- General Anatomy & Physiology (806-177) with a grade of “C” or higher.
- ACCUPLACER® (Next-Generation) composite score of 246 or higher (includes Reading, Writing and QAS)
- Classic ACCUPLACER® or Compass® scores (Contact Student Central at 715-833-6200 for acceptable score ranges)
Academic Prerequisites
- Submit a transcript with proof of EMT completion following one of the options below:
- Complete 531-312 EMT 1 (2 credits) and 531-313 EMT 2 (3 credits) with a grade of B- or better within the last 2 years. If the EMT 1 and/or EMT 2 was taken at a college other than CVTC, submit a transcript showing the grades and credits earned. Please note: Obtaining the EMT license is desired before starting the core program when possible, and attainment is required before the fourth semester of the Fire Medic program in order to progress and successfully graduate. To remain eligible to obtain an EMT license, your EMT classes cannot be greater than 2 years old. Therefore, if your EMT classes are over 2 years old and you do not have a current EMT license, you must retake and successfully pass the EMT courses with a B- or better before becoming eligible for core program consideration. OR
- Submit documentation of a current EMT license showing expiration date.
Submit documentation to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu.
Program “Academic Preparedness Verification (APV)” Form (Formerly CCE) - After completing all Academic Preparedness requirements, applicants must submit the APV Form to the Admissions Office.
- If you're not taking prerequisite courses at CVTC and this is your last requirement:
- Log into your CVTC Commons account.
- Go to the "Forms" drop-down menu.
- Select "Forms" → then click "Academic Preparedness Verification" under the Admissions section.
- Click the "Academic Preparedness Verification" button.
- Choose the middle radio button labeled: "Other admission requirement (e.g. Exam, transcript, licensure, etc.)",
- Then click "Next".
- Complete the form.
- Click "Submit" at the bottom.
- If you’re completing Academic Preparedness requirements through CVTC courses:
- You must wait until the end of the term to submit your APV Form.
- The Admissions Office will email you near the end of the term (via your student email) with the submission date and time and directions for completing and submitting the form.
Your original application date and time will be used to determine placement into the program openings.
Additional Information
- Pre-Entrance Health History and Physical Examination - Must be on file three weeks prior toe ntering the core courses (531 numbered courses) of the FireMedic program. You will be notified by your program when it is time to complete this process.
- Criminal Background Check - A background check will be required before beginning core courses. You will be notified by your program area when it's time to complete the process. Please note that a fee will apply.
- Paramedic Technician-Advanced Placement – After completion of all first and second semester Paramedic courses with a solid “C” grade or better, you will have the option to continue into the second year of the program by applying to the Paramedic Technician – Advanced Placement program and earn an Associate Degree.
- Pay for College – Visit cvtc.edu/payforcollege or call 715-833-6200 for information on financial aid availability and application procedures, scholarships, veteran's benefits, payment methods, etc.
- Transfer Credit/Credit for Prior Learning – Students with prior college credit should submit an official transcript* to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu for evaluation and possible transfer credit.
- Residency - In programs with limited capacity, preference will be given to Wisconsin residents.
*Official transcripts must be submitted directly to CVTC from the educational institution by USPS mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope or from a digital credential service (i.e., Parchment) approved by CVTC.
Last Updated: September 11, 2025 @ 12:02 p.m.
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