Paramedic Application Process

Paramedicine students look on as an instructor performs a demonstration

The 2026-27 application process is now open!

Admission to the Paramedic Academy is competitive. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements before applying:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be certified as a Nationally Registered EMT-B or State of Alaska EMT–I, II or III.
  • Earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (HLTH F114 or a combination of BIOL F111x and F112x).

* If an applicant is in the process of completing application minimum requirements, they can apply to the paramedic adademy, however, acceptance into the academy is contingent on successful completion of the requirements.

** Applications will be reviewed as they are received. It is suggested that applicants apply early to ensure placement into the academy.

Preference will be given to students who have also completed A.A.S. general education requirements, but the courses are not required before submitting an application to the program.

  1. Gather all of your required documents:
    • Admission essay: 1-2 pages on why you would like to attend the Paramedic Academy
    • Current resume
    • Copy of highest EMS certification
    • Copy of AHA CPR credential (must be good through the end of the Paramedic Academy). Only AHA certifications are accepted
    • Copy of college transcripts (Online “Unofficial” OK)
    • Copy of previous college degree (if applicable)
    • A name-based criminal background check from AK State Troopers or your home state. In Alaska, name-based criminal background checks are available on a walk-in basis at all Alaska State Trooper Offices or by mail. 
    • Contact information of three (3) personal references
  2. Once you have gathered ALL documents indicated in step 1, complete the online application for the Paramedic Academy.
    • Application will open on 2/12/2026
  • Application deadline: open until filled
  • Applications will be processed and reviewed as received. It is strongly recommended that you complete the application process early!
  • Only complete application packets will be processed.
  • If an applicant is in the process of completing application minimum requirements they can apply to the paramedic academy, however, acceptance into the academy is contingent on successful completion of the requirements.
  • Submission of false material in this application will be grounds for non-admission or, if discovered after admission, grounds for expulsion.
  • After you’ve completed your online application, we will contact you to schedule a video or face-to-face interview and if needed, provide information about the ALEKS math placement assessment.
  • Applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the program as applications are reviewed.
  • After acceptance the student will receive a list of required materials such as vaccination records and Passport style photo (headshot). These items MUST be completed within 30 days of acceptance.
Highest earned EMS certification Points
State of Alaska EMT-1/EMT-B 1 Point
State of Alaska EMT-2 2 Points
State of Alaska EMT-3 3 Points
State of Alaska AEMT 4 Points
Current NREMT Certification: 2 Points
Experience (worked or volunteered) MUST BE direct patient care within a healthcare setting, EMS experience on an ambulance, or EMS experience with a fire department.
PATIENT CARE or EMS EXPERIENCE Points
1 Full Year 1 Point
2 Full Years 2 Points
3 Full Years 3 Points
4 Full Years 4 Points
5 Full Years 5 Points
6 Years Plus 6 Points
A.A.S. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Points
100-level Written Communication (e.g. WRTG F111X) 1 Point
200-level Written Communication (e.g. ABUS F271 or WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X) 1 Point
Oral Communication (e.g. COJO F121X, F131X, F141X) 1 Point
Computation (e.g. GER MATH at 100-level or above, MATH F105, HLTH F116 or ABUS F155) 1 Point
Human Relations (ANTH F100X, SOC F101X or ABUS F154) 1 Point
Anatomy and Physiology (e.g. HLTH F114 (one semester A&P course) or BIOL F111x and F212X (two semester A&P course series) 1 Point
COLLEGE DEGREE Point
Completed Associate’s Degree 1 Point
Completed Bachelor’s Degree or higher 2 Points
Application Essay Points
Resume and 1-2 Page Essay on “Why you would like to attend the Paramedic Academy.” Up to 3 Points

 

Maximum Possible points: 23 (Alaska AEMT and NREMT ) with 6+ years experience, has completed a Bachelor’s Degree, the AAS Paramedicine General Education courses, and receives full points for application essay.