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Course fee: $895 • Nonrefundable: $100
Over the past decade, paramedic education has transformed—from training technicians to cultivating clinicians equipped to provide comprehensive prehospital care. Modern paramedic education extends beyond rote memorization, focusing instead on applying and integrating knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Our Paramedic Prep Course sets a new standard for prehospital education. We begin by emphasizing the "why" behind the material, aligning with adult learning principles to ensure students retain information and understand its relevance. The course is meticulously designed to provide students with the strategies and tools necessary for success in paramedic training and beyond.
Our course features concise, recorded content enriched with case studies, critical thinking exercises, and discussion prompts. It includes quizzes as knowledge checks and a final exam to validate learning. This course will empower students to apply their knowledge in practical settings and foster the critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for effective patient care.
This course seamlessly integrates with UCLA’s Paramedic Education Program, and the information and content contained within will be used throughout the paramedic curriculum. Course schedule options are either a two-week course or a four-week course. The content and course format are the same. This course is mandatory if accepted into the UCLA Paramedic Education Program.
Prerequisites
EMT or Advanced EMT certification/licensure
Materials
There are no required materials for this course aside from a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device with a modern, HTML-5 compatible browser (such as a current version of Firefox or Google Chrome), preferably no more than five years old. You will use your device to view pre-recorded content, participate in discussions, complete assignments, and take quizzes and exams.
Other requirements/CEs
Upon successful completion of this course, students will earn 60 hours of CE credit which can be used towards renewal or refresher requirements.
The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care is an approved Continuing Education Provider for the California EMS (CEP #19-0307) and the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP #12416).