Oregon Paramedic Degree and Certificate Programs

• The first step in the enrollment process is to register for a precourse assessment and interview. The assessments are held at the College of Emergency Services; the assessment process and interview will take approximately 3 hours to complete. 
• You must bring a WIFI-capable testing device with you for the exam. (Laptop or Tablet device).
• If you do not have access to any of these devices, please contact us prior to registering.
• If you do not see any classes listed for registration or any that are before the start date of the program you are interested in, please contact us! We may be able to find you a date and time.

FISDAP Entrance Assessment

• Completing this assessment is the first step in the enrollment process for a Paramedic program.
• The preadmission assessment is required and must be completed prior to enrollment as part of the selection process.
• The assessment exam is proctored and must be completed at the College.
• Available assessment dates are found under the "Courses" label on the home page.
• Selecting the date hyperlink for the assessment opens the registration page for the selected assessment date. 
• Contact us at info@collegeofems.com for additional assessment dates. 

In addition to registering for the assessment date at the College, you must also register for the assessment on the FISDAP website prior to the scheduled date. You will receive instructions on how to register on the FISDAP site in a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email within 15 minutes of registration on the College site, please check your spam or clutter folders before contacting us.

Registration and payment on FISDAP must be completed within 24 hours after you receive your email confirmation. While a web service is used for the assessment test, the assessment is proctored and must be taken onsite at the College. The entrance assessment encompasses EMT knowledge, reading comprehension, math, anatomy and physiology, and questions designed to reveal key personality traits and decision-making ability. It is recommended that testers review basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division,) of both decimals and fractions before sitting for the exam.

Cost: $55.00 (non-refundable/non-transferable administrative fee) There will be a fee for establishing a FISDAP account and an additional fee for the assessment. The FISDAP assessment registration fee is the student’s responsibility. The FISDAP account is used extensively throughout the Paramedic course for testing and documentation.

Note: The assessment and interview take approximately 3 hours. When choosing an assessment date, please remember to allow enough time to complete all items in the application packet prior to the start date of the program you wish to take. Current dates for Paramedic Programs are in the course list on the College website.

A link to the application packet and other important documents will be included in the Entrance Assessment registration confirmation email.  

Registration and Admission Process

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 Additional Program Information

• The expected end date can vary based on the completion of clinical and internship phases
• Days and times are listed for the didactic phase only

Application deadline is the latest date we will accept submissions (late submissions may be considered on a case by case basis).

This course fulfills all training requirements set forth by the NREMT and other National organizations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam. Obtaining the NREMT certificate is key to obtaining state licensure or certification as a Paramedic. Paramedic Certification or licensure can lead to employment in a range of emergency medical care fields.

Course Financing

College of Emergency Services (CES) offers an interest-free 8-month payment plan. Upon acceptance into a Paramedic Program, students must submit the signed student agreement and the first payment in order to be enrolled in the program. Tuition may be paid by check, credit/debit card, or money order. Registration fees and tuition paid online are paid by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

Need Help? If you have any general questions about CES requirements or need additional information regarding this program, please email info@collegeofems.com.

Click here for the College of Emergency Services Course Catalog. 

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The College of Emergency Services Paramedic Program is a consortium sponsored by College of Emergency Services and Columbia Southern University.