Admissions Requirements for the Moraine Valley Paramedic Program - January-December 2026 - Application Deadline September 14, 2025

Sep 23, 2026

Admissions requirements for the Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC) Paramedic Program for January–December 2026, including the application deadline of September 14, 2025 at 3 p.m. Applicants are not accepted until receiving an official acceptance letter, followed by entrance exams covering didactic and psychomotor skills and an oral interview. The packet outlines mandatory attendance, course schedule, grading requirements, eligibility thresholds, textbooks, computer access, uniform and tattoo coverage rules, tuition/lab fees, payment policies, and nondiscrimination commitments.

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Admissions Requirements

Program Overview

Program Information Disclaimer

Program & Course Description

Attendance

Didactic/Classroom Schedule

Grades

Textbooks

Uniform Policy

Tuition/Fees/Financial Aid

Non-Discrimination Statement

Admissions Requirements for the Moraine Valley Paramedic Program Please read this entire packet carefully and retain for your records THIS PACKET IS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN Moraine Valley Community College Paramedic Program January-December 2026 Application deadline: September 14, 2025 at 3 p. m . PLEASE MAINTAIN A PERSONAL COPY OF THIS PACKET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Students are not accepted into this program until they have received an official acceptance letter from MVCC Paramedic Program. Once a completed application is received, the student will be notified and given directions to sign up for the entrance exams that will include didactic and psychomotor skills. Upon passing both exams, the student will then be notified, and an oral interview will be scheduled. Admission to the program will be based on the completion of the entire application process. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC) is offering Paramedic training beginning in January 2026. These Paramedic training programs are currently utilizing the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Curriculum as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for those interested in attaining Paramedic certification. PROGRAM INFORMATION DISCLAIMER This program information packet is published for that purpose-informational; however, the information in this packet is not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the program. The program reserves the right to change, at any time, without notice, requirements, fees and other charges, curriculum, course structure and content, and other such matters as may be within its control, notwithstanding any information set forth in the program information packet in accordance with the MVCC policies and procedures. PROGRAM & COURSE DESCRIPTION The Paramedic Certificate Program is composed of three courses, classified by semester. The certificate requirements and course descriptions for the Paramedic program can be found in the Course Catalog under the EMS discipline. ATTENDANCE Class attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to arrive at class on time and not leave early. Unexpected or unforeseen circumstances can be discussed with the Program Director and/or Lead Instructor. Students who know in advance that they are going to be late or miss classes must notify their instructor. Paramedic Program students can miss only a certain number of classes to still be eligible to sit for certification/licensing exams. DIDACTIC/CLASSROOM SCHEDULE Spring Semester – Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 0800-1630 Summer and Fall Semester – Tuesday 0800-1200 GRADES Students must also maintain an average of 75% prior to the scheduled Midterm exam to be eligible for the exam. Students must score 75% or higher on the Midterm to proceed with the course. Students must also maintain an average of 75% or higher at the time of the Final Exam to be eligible for the Final Exam. They must score 75% or higher on the Final Exam to proceed with the course. Students must have a “passing” grade on practical and clinical/field rotations to remain in the Paramedic program. TEXTBOOKS Books will be discussed at orientation. Students will be required to purchase books prior to the first day of class. In addition to the textbook, there will be several online learning tools utilized both in the classroom and independently. Students will also need a computer to utilize for access to learning tools, quizzes, and documentation. UNIFORM POLICY Moraine Valley Community College requires the student to wear the issued “MVCC Paramedic Program” polo shirt, which will be purchased, by the student in the bookstore at Moraine Valley. The approved classroom attire will be this polo shirt, navy blue duty pants, belt, and black duty boots or shoes. Uniforms shall be worn properly and professionally for all classroom day, clinical, and field training/ride along. All tattoos must be c

FAQs

When is the application deadline for the 2026 Paramedic Program?

The application deadline is September 14, 2025 at 3 p.m.

What steps occur after an application is received?

After a completed application is received, the student is notified and given directions to sign up for entrance exams that include didactic and psychomotor skills; after passing, an oral interview is scheduled.

What academic and clinical performance requirements must students meet to remain eligible?

Students must maintain an average of 75% before the Midterm and score at least 75% on the Midterm to proceed, and maintain 75% or higher at the time of the Final Exam with at least 75% on the Final to proceed. They also must have passing grades in practical and clinical/field rotations to remain in the program.

Sep 23, 2026

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