Paramedic Training

• Paramedic Specialist (Full-time)
• Iowa Paramedic Outreach (Part-time)

The EMSLRC has trained hundreds of paramedics from the U.S. and abroad since its inception in 1979. As one of three accredited Paramedic Specialist Training programs in Iowa, we specialize in preparing career-minded EMTs to attain the highest certification in prehospital emergency medicine. To be considered for admission, the student must be, at minimum, a National Registry of EMTs or State of Iowa Bureau of EMS certified EMT-Basic. International students are welcome and encouraged to contact the EMSLRC directly for information on admission.

We offer two unique training formats to accommodate individual needs.

In the popular, accelerated Paramedic Specialist Full-time Training program, participants complete training in approximately 9-10 months. Our part-time Iowa Paramedic Outreach program suits those who have limited time and resources to devote to training. We transmit the classroom portion across Iowa every Tuesday evening utilizing the state's fiber optic communications system (ICN).

Paramedic Specialist Full-time
This nationally accredited 1,160-hour full-time program leads to certification as an Iowa Paramedic Specialist and National Registry EMT-Paramedic. It follows the U.S. DOT 1998 Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.

This three-phase program consists of 15-weeks of intensive, classroom training, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the EMSLRC; followed by a minimum of 260 hours of supervised hospital clinical time; and a minimum of 360 hours of supervised paramedic field time. Internships are available at a number of approved sites throughout the country.

This program is conducted twice each year, beginning in January and July.

Credentials obtained: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, Advanced Medical Life Support, Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider, Pediatric Education for Prehospital Provider, and Prehospital Trauma Life Support Provider

• Paramedic Specialist Full-time Training Program Brochure
• Paramedic Specialist Full-time Training Program Application

Iowa Paramedic Outreach (part-time)
This 375-hour, part-time program leads to certification as an Iowa Paramedic and National Registry EMT-Intermediate. It follows the U.S. DOT 1999 EMT-Intermediate National Standard Curriculum.

This three-phase program consists of 120 hours of classroom training via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN); one night per week for five hours; plus 80-hours of practical skills training.

This program is conducted once per year, beginning each September.

Credentials obtained: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider, Pediatric Education for Prehospital Provider, and Prehospital Trauma Life Support Provider

• Iowa Paramedic Outreach Training Program Brochure
• Iowa Paramedic Training Outreach Program Application