Paramedic Education Program Admissions and Enrollment - 2027-2028 Academic Year

Sep 25, 2026

Paramedic Education Program admissions and enrollment guidance for the 2027-2028 academic year, covering two cohort timelines: Akron General and University of Akron Wayne College. The document details application acceptance start dates, yearly deadlines tied to Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 enrollment, and warns that a closed application window will remove the program from the applicant’s list. It also specifies technical standards across sensory/motor, communication, intellectual, behavioral/social, and observation capacities, plus admission requirements and submission criteria including age, licensure, BLS, NIMS certifications, EMT status, recommendation letter, pre-entrance exam score, and education proof.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Reading Time23 min

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Application Process

Akron General Cohort

University of Akron Wayne College Cohort

Technical Standards

Sensory and Motor Skills

Communication

Intellectual

Behavioral and Social Attributes

Observation

Requirements

Paramedic Education Admissions/Enrollment 2027-2028 Academic Year Application Process Akron General Cohort The Paramedic Education Program at Akron General begins accepting applications December 31. The application deadline each year is May 1 to be considered for the Fall Semester start date. Please select ‘Fall 2027’ in the ‘Anticipated Starting Semester’ field of the application. University of Akron Wayne College Cohort The Paramedic Education Program at the University of Akron Wayne College begins accepting applications June 1. The application deadline each year is October 31 to be considered for the Spring Semester start date. Please select ‘Spring 2028’ in the‘Anticipated Starting Semester’ field of the application. Please note, if the application window of the Paramedic Education Program is closed it will not appear in the ‘Program of Interest’ list within the application. Applicants will only be able to submit their application when the application window is open. Technical Standards To be successful in the Paramedic Education Program, applicants and current students must meet the following technical standards with or without reasonable accommodation. Sensory and Motor Skills-Students and candidates for program admission should be able to: 􀁸 Move and transfer patients in a safe manner 􀁸 Move clinical equipment in a safe and controlled manner 􀁸 Demonstrate basic clinical skills related to the use of extracorporeal equipment, circuitry, and ancillary clinical patient care devices and equipment Communication-Students and candidates for program admission should be able to: 􀁸 Demonstrate proficiency in the English language 􀁸 Communicate clearly 􀁸 Produce and transmit patient information in oral and written format to members of the healthcare 􀁸 Communicate with patients effectively with compassion and empathy 􀁸 Demonstrate reading skills at a sufficient grade level to accomplish curricular requirements 􀁸 Provide effective care for patients Intellectual -Students and candidates for program admission should be able to: 􀁸 Measure, calculate, interpret, analyze, question, compile and evaluate information from various modalities to effectively evaluate extracorporeal equipment and treat patients 􀁸 Comprehend spatial relationships of structures and models 􀁸 Comprehend relationships between patient care parameters and anticipate cause and effect responses based on their actions and inactions 􀁸 Learn through a variety of teaching modalities including classroom lecture, cooperative learning, small group activities, medical simulation and laboratory exercises, individual and group presentations, and the use of technologyassisted learning 􀁸 Make rapid decisions in life threatening situations where problem solving and critical thinking are required Behavioral and Social Attributes-Students and candidates for program admission should be able to: 􀁸 Exercise good judgment, prompt completion of all responsibilities related to care of patients and participation in a patient care team 􀁸 Develop mature and effective relationships with co-workers and patients 􀁸 Perform problem solving skills in a timely manner 􀁸 Tolerate physically demanding workloads 􀁸 Function effectively under stress 􀁸 Adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, and learn to function in an environment of uncertainty inherent in the clinical practice of cardiovascular perfusion 􀁸 Practice in a safe manner 􀁸 Respond appropriately to emergencies 􀁸 Treat all patients, families, colleagues, and other members of the health care team with dignity and respect 􀁸 Demonstrate honesty, integrity, dedication, compassion and motivation 􀁸 Accept constructive criticism and respond appropriately with an acceptable modification of behavior Observation-Students and candidates for program admission should be able to: 􀁸 Comprehend information presented in images from paper and projections such as PowerPoint s

FAQs

What are the application deadlines for the Akron General and University of Akron Wayne College cohorts?

Akron General accepts applications from December 31 with a yearly deadline of May 1 for Fall Semester start. The University of Akron Wayne College accepts applications from June 1 with a yearly deadline of October 31 for Spring Semester start.

What should applicants select for the anticipated starting semester?

For Akron General, select Fall 2027. For University of Akron Wayne College, select Spring 2028 in the Anticipated Starting Semester field.

What admission criteria must applicants meet and submit by the deadline?

Applicants must meet criteria including being at least 18, holding a valid Ohio driver’s license, maintaining current BLS for Healthcare Providers, completing NIMS 100 and 700, holding active EMT status, submitting one recommendation letter, achieving at least 72% on the EMT portion of the pre-entrance exam, providing proof of high school completion, meeting anatomy and physiology requirements, and submitting a resume or curriculum vitae.

Sep 25, 2026

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