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Paramedic Approval Information

Learn more about the requirements for completing the Paramedic Approval Request Form for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Paramedic Program.

Requirements

  • EMT-B or AEMT New Mexico state license
  • HLTH 1001 or 1003
  • Current CNM student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
  • ENGL 1110 or 1110P
  • Program-approved laboratory science 

If you are registered in required courses at CNM you will be considered "in progress." These courses must be on your CNM record with a final grade of “C” or higher at the end of the term prior to entering the paramedic program. If you do not complete these courses successfully you may lose your seat in the program.

Paramedic Program Information

  • Seats available in the program: 24
  • Entrance availability: Fall and Spring terms (both are traditional)

Please note: The hybrid program is no longer being offered. 

The Paramedic program is five terms (terms 2-5 are Paramedic-specific training). Theory courses are primarily face-to-face, but some are online. Labs, clinical, and field courses are in person.  

For detailed information about the program and to view the proposed program schedule, please visit the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Paramedic program page.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you completed your EMT or AEMT courses at another institution, you have two options for receiving the necessary credit for these courses in the CNM system.

  1. Submit your official transcripts to the CNM Records office.
  2. Submit a Credit for Prior Learning - EMS form (follow the directions on the form for submission requirements).

Required Licensure 

You must have a current, New Mexico EMT-B or EMT-I (AEMT) license. You will need to provide your license number on the Paramedic Approval Request form. If you are currently enrolled in the EMT program, you are considered “in progress”. However, you must obtain your New Mexico EMT license prior to the first day of the paramedic program. If you have any pending disciplinary actions on your Basic and/or Intermediate license you will not be able to enroll in the program.

Complete the Following Prior to Screening

  1. Enroll as a CNM student (if you are not already a CNM student). Visit the CNM Application page to get started.
  2. Receive CNM ID number and CNM email address. Check your email address to make sure it is functioning properly and contact Information Technology Services  if you have questions.
  3. If you have attended other colleges/universities, have all official transcripts sent to the CNM Academic Records Office and allow up to four weeks for processing. When an evaluation is complete, you will receive an email showing how credits were evaluated.
  4. Check your record in myCNM to make sure the courses (the minimum required courses) are shown with the EXACT course numbers. If you took a similar course that did not transfer in exactly as the CNM required course, complete an Appeal for Re-Evaluation of Arts and Science Credits Form and submit the form to the CNM Records Office. Course documentation must accompany this form as stated. If the request is approved the transfer coursework will appear on your CNM transcript, which can be viewed through myCNM.
  5. If you are being sponsored by your employer, you may be eligible to receive priority registration. When you are completing your Paramedic Approval Request form, you will enter your employer and whether they are sponsoring you. Please ensure that they have agreed to sponsor you prior to entering this information. Only ten seats will be open for priority registration.

You will be notified of your registration approximately two weeks after the application period has closed. This notification will be sent to your CNM email. Please ensure you are regularly (at least 1-2 times per week) throughout the application and enrollment processes. If you are accepted to the program, you will be given the courses to register for and a registration deadline. Failure to register by this deadline will result in our moving forward with pulling your registration permissions and giving your seat to a waitlisted student.

    Pre-Clinical Requirements

    If you are successfully registered for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Paramedic Program, you will be required to complete pre-clinical requirements. Students will receive a classroom visit once the term has started regarding these pre-clinical requirements. More information is available through the Office of Verification and Compliance.