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Paramedic: Application Procedures
EMT-Paramedic:
Class size is limited and all applicants may not be selected for
participation in the program. Early consideration will be given
those who have submitted complete applications (see the required
items below) by March 31. Applications must be received by
June 15 to be assured of consideration for admission. In the
event the class is not filled from those applicants, the application
deadline may be extended. Applicants must complete all application
requirements (1-8) in order to receive consideration. Applicants
must provide: |
- Application for Admission: The
College of Health Related Professions Application for Admission is
required. Please contact the department office or the CHRP Office of
Student Affairs for information.
- Application Fee:
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$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.)
- Official Transcripts: Arrange
for each college or university you have attended to forward an
official transcript of your course work to the CHRP Office of Student
Affairs, 4301 West Markham, Slot 619, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. A
college Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 is required for
admission to the program.
If no college/university course work has been completed, arrange for
each high school attended to forward an official transcript of your
course work to the CHRP Admissions Officer. A high school CGPA of 2.0
is required for admission to the program if no college work has been
completed. Applicants who are not high school graduates must provide
documentation of satisfactory scores on the General Education
Development Test (GED).
- Official Documentation: A copy
of current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR cards must be submitted by
applicants to the EMT-Paramedic program.
- Letter of Application: A letter
written by the applicant is required. It should state the applicant’s
interest in the program and the field, and objective(s) to be achieved
through completion of the course.
- Interview: Qualified applicants
are contacted to arrange an interview after receipt of application,
transcripts, and certification documents.
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.
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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