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2026 Paramedic Program Application Information

The application period for the 2026 program is open until September 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm PST.  The link to the 2026 Paramedic Program Application at is now active. DO NOT access the application without reading the 2026 Program Instructions, as there are changes for 2026. 

Questions regarding application process can be directed to Claire Hawkins, Allied Health Program Specialist, at claire_hawkins@cuesta.edu or 805-592-9283.  Questions regarding transcript receipt determinations can be addressed to Evaluations at eval@cuesta.edu.  Questions about equivalency determinations can be referred to Counseling at counseling@cuesta.edu. 

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2026 Program Paramedic Application Requirements:

1. High school or college degree or GED certificate, as verified by official, sealed high school transcripts with graduation date posted, GED report (or equivalent), or college transcripts.
2. Completed college-level academic pre-requisites of English (previously ENGL 156 or above),  Basic Algebra (previously Math 123) or above, and Bio 205, 206 or 212 (or equivalent), with a grade of "C" or better, as verified by official, sealed college transcripts or college Placement Assessment results (Math/English only). Pre-requisites must be completed or in-progress at the time of application with Final Grades to be posted by October 31, 2025.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Please note:  courses taken at other colleges, particularly Biology courses, should have their equivalency to Cuesta courses determined BEFOREHAND. 
   1. Apply for admission to 51爆料.
   2. Submit official transcripts to Cuesta.
   3. Request evaluation via your myCuestaPathways and the "Links" tab or contact Counseling for help locating.
   4. Complete the form and select "Paramedic Prerequisite" as the reason for request.
   5. A counselor will meet with you and evaluate the course, submitting a Substitution Waiver if appropriate.
3. Current California EMT certification.
4. 1,000 hours of 9-1-1 experience based in an ambulance or fire engine that responds to medical and trauma related incidents at a minimum rate of 75% of call volume/time spent.  Lifeguard, emergency room, wildland firefighter, or other experience does not meet application requirements. Use this form to verify work experience.

NOTE:  If you have concerns about a background issue, contact Karen Beaudin, Clinical Coordinator, at 805-592-9521 and clinical_coordinator@cuesta.edu OR Michael Smiley, Paramedic Program Director at michael_smiley@cuesta.edu to discuss any concerns before applying.

 

2026 Paramedic Program Minimum Prerequisite Coursework:

Questions? 

For information about eligibility, application process/status or general program questions, contact the Allied Health Program Specialist, Claire Hawkins, at claire_hawkins@cuesta.edu or (805) 592-9283.

For information on how to become a student at Cuesta or register for classes, contact Admissions and Records at (805) 546-3140 or admission@cuesta.edu.

For questions about program prerequisites, student education plans, degrees, or transferring to/from Cuesta, contact Counseling at 805-546-3140. Counselors are also available for appointments through the online scheduling portal for a 15-minute drop-in or a 45-minute full planning appointment (select "Nursing and Allied Health students" in the list of appointment types).

For detailed questions about course material, licensure or other curriculum-related questions, please contact the Program Director, Michael Smiley, at michael smiley@cuesta.org.