Admissions
The First Course: The first EMS course for students with no EMS experience is EMS 1860 - the EMT certification course. The most important step that must be completed in order to register for EMS 1860 is completion and submission of the required Health Record. See the Emergency Medical Technician section below for details about the course and the steps to take to register and be ready for class. The background check and drug screen that are required can be completed once a student is registered for the course, but before the first day of class.
Ohio certified EMTs that are interested in the paramedic program should review the information below in the Paramedic section. EMT certification and completion of the course EMS 1002-Paramedic Preparation are required prior to applying for the paramedic program and completing the Entrance Exam. See “Paramedic Program Admission Process” below.
Questions? Students who still have questions after reviewing the information below can email us at ems@cscc.edu for more information.
Emergency Medical Technician
Successful completion of this program allows you to take the test to become a Nationally Registered and State of Ohio EMT.
Pre-Admission Requirements
In order to register for EMS 1860, students are required to:
- Complete, submit the EMS 1860 Health Record to Health Records Office using the Immuware platform. How to Submit Health Records | Columbus State Community College After submission, the Health Record must also be approved by the Health Records Office. Students receive notification of this step via the Immuware app.
- be 18 yrs old by the first day of Week 3 of the course.
Special registration note:
- Individuals with a criminal record who are interested in obtaining an EMS certification must complete the process of requesting a criminal conviction review by the Ohio Division of EMS. This service is provided pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 9.78 and aids in determining whether the criminal record disqualifies the prospective student from obtaining an EMS or Fire certification. Students in this situation should complete the process PRIOR to registering for EMS 1860 to ensure being eligible for Ohio EMT certification. Information on the process is available at EMS.Ohio.gov | Criminal Convictions
TIPS regarding registering for EMS 1860
Only students who have completed the required Health Record will be able to register.
There is NOT an option to register while you are in the process of completing the Health Record. There is also NO WAIT LIST for EMS 1860. It is imperative to get working on the Health Record as soon as you know you intend to complete EMT training. Students with completed, submitted and approved Health Records prior to the day registration opens for an upcoming semester are generally able to secure a seat in the course section desired. If classes are full when you are ready to register, the best option is to watch periodically in case a seat opens.
Paramedic
Successful completion of this four-semester program allows you to take a test to become a Nationally Registered and State of Ohio Paramedic.
Entry into the paramedic program is a competitive process. Our paramedic program is a four-semester series. A cohort begins every Autumn semester and every Spring semester. All applicants must be Ohio certified EMTs and must complete the CSCC course EMS 1002-Paramedic Prep. The testing and application process is integrated into the EMS 1002 course. Paramedic applicants who completed EMT training in another program may need assistance with registering for EMS 1002. Please email Karla Short at kshort@cscc.edu with your Ohio EMT certification number and CSCC Cougar ID to register for EMS 1002 when registration opens for the desired semester.