PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
ADMISSIONS
YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE.
Ready to advance from EMT to paramedic? Review the admission requirements, prepare your documents, and begin your application for the next Impulse Training Academy Paramedic Program.
Next Cohort
January 2027
Location
Butler County, PA
Program Tuition
$8,500
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ARE YOU READY?
Before applying to the Paramedic Program, prospective students should review the following admission requirements.
18 YEARS OR OLDER
Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
HIGH SCHOOL / GED
High school diploma or equivalent required.
CURRENT EMT
Current Pennsylvania EMT
certification required.
CPR CERTIFICATION
Current approved healthcare-provider CPR
certification required.
ⓘ Essential Functional Requirements: Applicants must be able to meet the program's essential functional requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
HOW TO APPLY
A SIMPLE PROCESS
APPLICATION
(A non-refundable $50 application fee is required.)
DOCUMENTS
INTERVIEW
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
AFTER YOU'RE ACCEPTED
NEXT STEPS
Accepted students will complete additional enrollment and clinical-compliance requirements before beginning clinical education.
SECURE YOUR SEAT
Submit the $500
non-refundable enrollment deposit.
CLINICAL COMPLIANCE
Complete background clearances, health requirements, drug screening, and required documentation.
PREPARE FOR CLASS
Complete orientation requirements and obtain required uniform and equipment items.
POLICIES & FORMS
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Review and download important program documents, policies, and forms.
Serve.
Make a Difference.
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APPLY TODAY.
Take the next step toward a rewarding career. Submit your application for the next Impulse Training Academy Paramedic Program.
DETAILED POLICIES
To be eligible for enrollment in any of the Impulse Training Academy’s Paramedic Programs, the applicant must be:
- 18 years of age or older.
- A High School graduate (or equivalent).
- Currently certified as an EMT in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Capable of all duties and requirements as described on the Functional Job Description of the Paramedic.
- Sign the Essential Functions form stating whether they can meet the functional abilities of a paramedic, with or without accommodations. (see Appendix A)
- Complete a Student Disclosure Form (Appendix B). You will be asked to authorize a comprehensive background check prior to clinical rotations; this may be repeated at any time during the program.
- Be willing to undergo and pass a random drug/alcohol screen prior to clinical rotations; this may be repeated at any time during the program.
- Must arrange transportation to and from clinical, field and other assigned sites for rotations.
- Provide proof of coverage of either major medical insurance or workers compensation that includes clinical training.
To apply to the program, the candidate must submit a completed application. A completed application will include:
- Two sealed letters of evaluation (you must use recommendation forms).
- Copy of current Driver's License, EMT certification and CPR certification (PA BEMS recognized programs).
Students are admitted to the program based on their:
- academic history
- personal statement (download to fill out and upload with electronic application)
- two personal reference forms
- phone interview conducted by faculty from the Impulse Training Academy after all application material has been received.