Educational Assistance Program Requirements In Contra Costa
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Contra Costa College's school code is 001190.
Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) To qualify, students need to be eligible for a Cal Grant B or C award, meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP), have an unmet financial need, and maintain full-time attendance. Funds for this grant are extremely limited and are provided until all available funds are depleted.
Award-Winning Programs Contra Costa College has earned accolades for many of its academic and support programs at local, state, and national levels.
Prerequisites for the paramedic program include a high school diploma (or equivalent), a valid California EMT certificate, AHA BLS certification, at least 6 months of EMT experience, college-level anatomy and physiology course, and completion of a paramedic entrance exam.
Associate's Degree in Emergency Medical Services: This is a common pathway for those looking to become paramedics. It typically includes both classroom instruction and hands-on training.
The Contra Costa acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Business. Graduating 27% of students, Contra Costa alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $24,700.
Although your education and experience partially satisfy the eligibility requirement to become licensed, you must complete the following: 480 hours of an approved paramedic school internship with a minimum of 40 ALS patient contacts at a CoAEMSP accredited institution and. Successfully pass the NREMT paramedic level exam.
Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services (EHSD) Information Status. Contra Costa County provides financial assistance for unemployed and disabled persons. Unemployed people can receive monthly payments up to $336 for up to 90-days in a 12-month period.
To provide advanced medical care to patients in the field, paramedics must: Complete high school or earn a GED. Do 1,200 to 1,800 hours of training, including basic EMT training, intermediate EMT training and paramedic training.
To ensure Tri-C receives your FAFSA information, include our school code, 003040, in the 'School Section' of the FAFSA.
