CENTRAL OHIO EMS TRAINING
Excellence in EMS Education
North Central State College /
Central Ohio EMS Training Consortium
Paramedic Course
Fall 2025
Paramedic Course DUTY DAY COURSE
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Begins: August 20, 2025 Ends: June 25, 2026
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9:00 AM-3:00 PM
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Classes are every 3rd day—No weekends or holidays
-ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PRE-REQUISITE
Students must complete an Anatomy and Physiology course as a prerequisite for admission into the Paramedic program. Students who have already completed the course should submit transcript showing a grade "C" or above. Students who have not already completed an A&P course may enroll in the COEMST program. Our program consists of 45 hours of video content. Students are required to complete worksheets and other assignments.
The course will be held online from July 1 through August 15.
Paramedic
The paramedic is the highest level of pre-hospital emergency care. Providers at this level are able to perform advanced life support for the medical and trauma patient. Some procedures performed at this level include; IV therapy, medication administration, cardiac monitoring/defibrillation/interpretation, surgical airway techniques and many other advanced interventions.
Prerequisite; EMT or Advanced EMT. Anatomy & Physiology. BLS CPR. Advanced placement is not available.
This course is a minimum of 900 hours in length with an average of 1500 hours.
Central Ohio EMS Training is part of a consortium called North Central State College / Central Ohio EMS Training Consortium, which is specific to training for Paramedic students only. Click here for Consortium Organizational Chart.
Pathways to Enrollment
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Students may enroll directly into the North Central State College/Central Ohio EMS Training Consortium.
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Complete the digital application available on the consortium website to apply for enrollment.
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All fees and tuition are paid directly to North Central State College/Central Ohio EMS Training Consortium.
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Students will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the Paramedic program.
2. North Central State College offers an associate degree program called Health Services Technology. This degree program is designed for students wanting to be cross‐trained in several healthcare skills. Students will be required to complete at least one full area of specialization beyond the general education requirements and the core health technology courses. The paramedic program is one of the available options of specialization to choose from.
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North Central State College utilizes the consortium of North Central State College/Central Ohio EMS Training Consortium for paramedic education.
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Students who are enrolled in the Health Services Technology degree program who want to attend the paramedic program must also complete and submit an application to the North Central State College/Central Ohio EMS Consortium paramedic program.
* Participation in the Health Servies Technology Degree program does not guarantee acceptance into the North Central State College/Central Ohio EMS Consortium paramedic program.
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After the application is received, students will be contacted for a meeting with the Program Director prior to acceptance for enrollment
Disclosures:
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North Central State College utilizes the consortium for paramedic education, which is one component of the Health Services Technology degree program.
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Students who are enrolled in the degree program will pay tuition directly to North Central State College.
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Students enrolled in the degree program will pay higher tuition and fee amounts than students who are enrolled in the certificate-only program.
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Students enrolled in the degree program will have a refund policy and drop policy that are per NC State policy and not per North Central State College/Central Ohio EMS Training Consortium policy.
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All other applicable rules and requirements for enrollment and program completion are the same whether enrolled in the certificate program or enrolled in the degree program.
For more information or steps to enrollment contact
Angie Hoptry
419-295-5907
The Paramedic program of North Central State College /Central Ohio EMS Training Consortium is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
727-210-2350
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
North Central State College is also accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Central Ohio EMS Training is also accredited by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS.
Minimum expected program goal. “To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession"
North Central State College / Central Ohio EMS Training Consortium Stats:
2018 Cohort
Success rate for the National Registry Paramedic Cognitive exam was 100%.
Positive placement rate for graduates was 100%.
The most recent retention rate was 70%.
2019 Cohort
Success rate for the National Registry Paramedic Cognitive exam was 88%.
The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 90%.
The most recent retention rate was 75%.
2020 Cohort
Success rate for the National Registry Paramedic Cognitive exam was 80%.
The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 80%.
The most recent retention rate was 71.4%.
2021 Cohort
Success rate for the National Registry Paramedic Cognitive exam was 78%
9 graduates tested. 2 graduates did not pass on the first attempt, but did not retest.
The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 78%.
The most recent retention rate was 90%
2022 Cohort
Success rate for the National Registry Paramedic Cognitive exam was 100%
The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 100%.
The most recent retention rate was 50%
2023 Cohort
Success rate for the National Registry Paramedic Cognitive exam was 100%
The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 100%.
The most recent retention rate was 72%