Admission & Program Checklist

Steps for Admission

1. Complete a Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards application. For more information on how to complete this process, please contact apprenticeships@cvtc.edu.
2. Once your Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards application is approved, you will be provided with an application code to complete the CVTC Paramedic Apprenticeship Admissions application at www.cvtc.edu.
3. Education Requirement – Applicants who did not graduate from high school, are not currently high school seniors, and did not receive an HSED or GED diploma can contact Adult Education and College Prep at 715-833-6400 or adultedservices@cvtc.edu to explore options to demonstrate college readiness.
4. Assessment Range - submit ONE of the following by providing proof with a transcript or score sheet. You will be considered eligible for pre-program even if one of the below options is too low (* except for the General Anatomy & Physiology requirement).
   • Minimum high school/GED/HSED GPA of 2.1
   • Minimum college GPA of 2.0 (6 or more credits)
   • Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree
   • General Anatomy & Physiology (806-177) Must obtain a “C” grade or better. *
   • ACT® composite score 19
   • ACCUPLACER® (Next-Generation) Assessment composite score of 246. The composite score consists of Reading, Writing and Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS). ACCUPLACER® is an un-timed, computerized test. To schedule an ACCUPLACER® appointment, visit our website: cvtc.edu/assessment or contact Student Central at 715-833-6200. You will be subject to a testing fee.
     Compass® and ACCUPLACER® (Classic) scores are accepted as well. Contact Student Central at 715-833-6200 for additional information.
5. Submit proof of EMT completion following one of the outlined options below:

1. Complete 531-100 EMR/EMT 1 (3 credits) and 531-102 EMT Part 2 (3 credits) with a grade of B- or better within the last 2 years. If the EMR/EMT 1 and/or EMT Part 2 were 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 third semester of the Paramedic 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. (Note: If you completed EMT classes at CVTC when they were 531-312 EMT 1 (2 credits) and 531-313 EMT 2 (3 credits) this will satisfy this requirement as long as the courses are under two years old and you are able to still take the NREMT exam to get licensed.)

OR

   B. Submit documentation of a current EMT license showing expiration date.

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.
• 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

• Criminal Background Check - A criminal background check will be required upon entry into 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.
• Health History and Immunization - Form must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core courses (531 numbered) of the Paramedic program. You will be notified by your program area when it's time to complete the process.
• Paramedic Technician-Advanced Placement – After completion of all first and second semester Paramedic courses with a solid “B-” 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.
• Financial Aid – Apprenticeship applicants are not eligible for Financial Aid for this program.
• Transfer Credit – Applicants with postsecondary credits should submit an official transcript* to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu for evaluation and possible transfer credit.

*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 9, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.