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 for fall entry or October 1 for spring entry. Applications must be received by June 15 for fall entry or December 1 for spring entry 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 (1-6) in order to receive consideration.  Applicants must provide:

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. 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, #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).
    
4. Official Documentation: A copy of current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR cards must be submitted by applicants to the EMT-Paramedic program.
    
5. 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.
    
6. Interview and Testing: Qualified applicants are contacted to schedule an interview and entrance examination.  The examination assesses basic skills pertinent to the profession (i.e., reading, writing, mathematics, psychomotor, and critical thinking).  Acceptance decisions and each student's individual professional program plan will be based upon the interview, academic transcripts, and entrance examination scores.
    
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.

*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/ .

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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