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FINANCIAL AID RATE

82%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

22:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

54

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,871

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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EMT and Paramedic Degree

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Paramedic degree track is a field of study emphasizing the type of health care provider offering emergency medical services. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a clinician trained to respond to emergency and often life-threatening situations including trauma, accidents, and medical issues. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer emt and paramedic degrees.

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Chemeketa Community College (COCC)

2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR

Chemeketa Community College, located in Salem, Oregon, was founded in 1952 when it was originally known as the Salem Technical-Vocational School. The school was founded with the intention to train unemployed individuals, resulting in an increase in trained and qualified persons in the workforce. The school was renamed in 1969 through a competition held by the recently formed community college district which resulted in the choosing of Chemeketa, which means “a peaceful gathering place.” Today the school serves over 50,000 students annually through a 2,600 square mile service area that includes the counties of Yamhill, Marion and Polk.

Academics

Chemeketa Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to choose the one that meets their needs, be it through career training or academic transfer opportunities. Career training programs provide theoretical and practical education in the methods and techniques used in their area of study in order to become professionals. Students will learn how to apply their skills to real world settings through the use of controlled environments. Most programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency in the area studies and allows for the pursuit of job opportunities at the entry level.

Academic transfer program require the student complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to a four year institution in order to complete their final two years of study and obtain a bachelor's degree. Transfer requirements are eased for students looking to transfer to a public Oregon college or university. Students who wish to enroll at an out of state or private school will encounter varying admissions requirements and as a result should meet with a counselor to discuss those schools' admissions requirements and develop a curriculum that best fulfills them.

Programs offered:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Chemeketa Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution. The school will admit and individual that meets the minimum requirements for admission, completes and submits an application, and the pays their tuition fees. Transcripts, if available, should be submitted and students may be required to take a placement exam though the submission of one's standardized test scores may waive that requirement. Students are also encouraged to participate in new student orientation to familiarize themselves with the campus and to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school's financial aid department to determine one's financial needs and aid program eligibility when forming the student's financial aid packet. Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year.  Students receiving aid may be chosen at random to provide additional tax information to be compared to the information provided on one's FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy.

Athletics

Chemeketa Community College is home to a variety of clubs and organizations that are designed to meet the various interests of its large student body. Students are encouraged to participate in one or more of these clubs or organizations, as they are an excellent forum for socializing, cultural development, affecting change, and the dissemination of ideas. Clubs and organizations have their own schedules and interested students may contact the individual club or visit the student services office to obtain meeting times and lists.

Clubs and organizations include:

  • Asian Club
  • Beyond the Wall
  • Ceramics Club
  • Juntos
  • Photography Club

Students Enrolled in the EMT and Paramedic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. COCC offers an associate's degree program in emt and paramedic.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male24
Female9

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic3
White20
Multiple Races2
Unknown8

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the EMT and Paramedic program at Chemeketa Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Description

Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, emergency medical technicians and paramedics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 24.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Chemeketa Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Chemeketa Community College may provide services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work
  • Day care for children

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball