Paramedic Programs

Paramedic Education Program

Department of Health Sciences

400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7572

Program director: Douglas Presta DPM, NR-Paramedic

Contact information: Phone: 509-963-1379 / Email

Medical director: Ken Lindsey, MD

Satellite / Alternative Program location:

• Central Washington University Spokane Campus

Spokane Community College
1810 N. Greene St., Bldg. #9
Spokane, WA 99217

Paramedic Education Program

2600 N. 20th Ave.
MS R-2
Pasco, Washington 99301

Program director: Troy Stratford, B.S. EMT-P

Contact information: Phone: 509-544-8320 / Email

Medical director: Dr. Kevin Hodges, MD

Class information

• Class Capacity: 21; begins: January; Length: 18 months
• Award: Certificate, AAS

Michael K. Copass, MD, Paramedic Training Program

325 9th Ave., Mail Stop: 359727
Seattle, WA 98104

Program director: Eric Timm, RN

Contact information: Phone: 206-521-1224 / Email

Medical director: Michael Sayre, MD

Class information

• Class Capacity: 24; begins: October; length: 10 months
• Tuition: Sponsorship by Regional EMS Employers ONLY
• Award: Certificate

Paramedic Education Program

1313 N. Atlantic, Ste. 4900
Spokane, WA 99201

Program director: James Akramoff, BS, EMT-P

Contact information: Phone: 509-473-6007 / Email

Medical director: Jacob Rabe, MD

Class information

• Class Capacity: 26
• Tuition: scholarships available, GI Bill
• Award: Certificate of Completion

Paramedic Education Program

6501 S. 19th St.
Tacoma, WA 98466

Program director: Joshua Wright, BA, PM

Contact information: Phone: 253-566-5220 / email

Medical director: Joseph Hoffman, MD

Satellite/Alternative Program location:

Tacoma Community College – Pierce College Campus

Pierce College
9401 Farwest Dr. S.W.
Lakewood, WA  98498

Class information

• Class Capacity: 24; begins: September; length: nine months, 18 months
• Tuition: Resident: about $5400; non-resident-about $9,800
• Award: Certificate, APA (Associate of Applied Science)

Paramedic Education Program

2124 Marshall Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98421

Program director: Chris Rock

Contact information: 253-591-5149

Medical director: Ryan Gerecht, MD

Class information

• Class Capacity: 12; begins: winter; length: 15 months
• Tuition: $9,500 per year
• Award: Certificate
• Prerequisites: Applicants must be employed and sponsored by a career fire department that provides Advanced Life Support and be a member in good standing with the IAFF. All applicants must be placed on special assignment by their sponsoring agency as needed to complete clinical and field rotations, as well as the Capstone Field Internship. Applicants must have current Washington State EMT Certification and have a minimum of 18 months experience as an EMT. Applicants must also have a valid driver's license and a high school diploma, GED or college transcripts.

Application for Commission on Accreditation of Allied Education Programs (CAAHEP) Accreditation Pending

Bellingham Technical College

Paramedic Education Program
3028 Lindbergh Ave.
Bellingham, WA. 98225

Program director: Erica Martin, B.A., Paramedic

Program Dean: Julie Samms, MN, RN

Contact information: 360-752-8339

Medical director: Emily Junck, MD

Class information

• Class Capacity: 12; begins: October, but may vary by year
• Length: 10 months for certificate, two years concentration for degree
• Tuition for Certificate: $10,000 per year, $13,000 for AAS Degree
• Applicants must be sponsored by a Washington State ALS Service
• Award: Certificate, Associate in Applied Science (AAS)