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EMT: Application Procedures

EMT: Application for this program must be made under the Nondegree/Noncertificate student guidelines published in the Admission to the College section of this catalog. Class size is limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation. Early consideration will be given those who have submitted complete applications (see the required items below) by the early consideration deadline.

Special Courses:  Special courses, including Introduction to Emergency Medical Technology (EMS 1602); Emergency Medical Responder (EMS 1291), and Anatomy and Physiology (EMS 1311), can be taken individually without acceptance into the paramedic program.  Application for any of the special courses must be made under the Nondegree/Noncertificate student guidelines published in the Admission to the College section of the catalog.  Class size is limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation. 

Early consideration
will be given those who have submitted complete applications by the early consideration deadline.  For applicants to the fall semester courses, the early consideration deadline is March 31; applications must be received by June 15, to be assured of consideration for admission.  For applicants to the spring semester courses, the early consideration deadline is October 1, applications must be received by December 1 to be assured of consideration for admission.

  1. Application for Admission: The College of Health Related Professions Application for Admission is required.* You may choose to apply directly online by clicking here or you may print a copy of the application, then complete and mail it to the address on the form.
     

  2. Application Fee:  A $20.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the application.  (If applying to multiple programs, a $20.00 fee is required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional program.)
     

  3. High School Transcripts: Arrange for high school transcripts that show proof of high school graduation to be provided to: CHRP Office of Student Affairs, 4301 West Markham, #619, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Applicants who are not high school graduates must provide documentation of satisfactory scores on the General Education Development Test (GED).
     

  4. Letter of Application: A self-written letter stating the course in which you wish to enroll and the objective(s) to be achieved through completion of the course is required.
     

  5. Nondegree/Noncertificate Form: A signed statement that indicates the applicant has read, understands, and agrees to the requirements governing nondegree/noncertificate applications must be submitted. A standard form is available from the Office of Student Affairs and from the department for this purpose.
     

  6. Documentation: A copy of current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card must be submitted (only for EMS 1602).
     

  7. TOEFL scores as applicable.

Transcripts issued to the student will not substitute for official transcripts forwarded directly to the College of Health Related Professions by the institution issuing the transcripts.

Arkansas residency will be considered during selection for admission.

*Admission Requirements for Foreign, Non-permanent Resident Alien, and Non-native English Speakers:  All applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens or for whom English is not their native language must meet additional admission requirements.  Please consult the Admission/Academic Information section of the CHRP Catalog found at http://www.uams.edu/chrp/catalog/ .

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, or sex. Otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities receive equal consideration.

All documents should be submitted to: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Related Professions, Office of Student Affairs, UAMS, #619, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Telephone: (501) 686-5730.


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Department of Emergency Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham Street, #635  •  Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Phone: (501) 686-5772 •  E-mail: Department of EMS


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Related Professions, Department of Emergency Medical Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).