CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs

Bellingham Technical College

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

Paramedic Education Program

3028 Lindbergh Ave.
Bellingham, WA. 98225

Program director: Scott Ryckman, EMS Division Chief, Bellingham Fire Department | Whatcom County Fire District #8

Program Dean: Matthew Santos

Contact information: 360-752-8449

Medical director: Ralph Weiche, MD

Class information

Class Capacity: 12; begins: January
Length: 12 months for degree
Tuition for Certificate: $13,000
Applicants must be sponsored by a Washington State ALS Service
Award: Certificate, Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Central Washington University

Paramedic Education Program

Department of Health Sciences

400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7572

Program director: Emily Gonzalez, MPH, PM, SEI

Contact information: 509-963-1379, email Emily Gonzalez

Medical director: Jack Horsley, MD

Class information

Class Capacity: 25 paramedic; begins: January
Length: 12 months for paramedic certificate, Bachelor's in Paramedicine 48 months (or longer)
Tuition for Certificate: $13,000 for paramedic

Columbia Basin Community College

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 Troy Stratford

Medical director: Dr. Kevin Hodges, MD

Class information

Class Capacity: 6-12; begins: January and June; Length: 18 months
Didactic training is asynchronous-hybrid with lab and testing in person on campus.
Award: Certificate, AAS

Harborview Medical Center – University of Washington

Michael K. Copass, MD, Paramedic Training Program

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

Program director: Eric Timm, RN

Contact information: Phone: 206-521-1215, email Eric Timm

Medical director: Michael Sayre, MD

Class information

Class Capacity: 24-32; begins: September; length: 10 months
Tuition: Sponsorship by Medic One Foundation
Award: Certificate

Providence Health Training

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 James Akramoff

Medical director: Jacob Rabe, MD

Class information

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

Tacoma Community College

Paramedic Education Program

6501 S. 19th St.
Tacoma, WA 98466

Program director: Joshua Wright, BA, PM

Contact information: Phone: 253-566-5220, email Joshua Wright

Medical director: Joseph Hoffman, MD

Class information

Class Capacity: 24; begins: June; 12 months, 18 months
Tuition: Resident: See tuition information (https://www.tacomacc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-payment)
Award: Certificate, APA (Associate of Applied Science)

Tacoma Fire Department

Paramedic Education Program

2124 Marshall Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98421

Program director: Chris Rock

Contact information: 253-591-5149

Medical director: Keith Gates, MD

Class information

Class Capacity: 12; begins: winter; length: 12 months
Tuition: $13,500 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.

Washington State - CAAHEP/CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LOR)

Pierce College

Paramedic Education Program

9401 Farwest Dr. SW,
Lakewood, WA 98498

Program director: Kyle Waterman, BS, NRP

Contact information: 253-964-6556, email program (ems@pierce.ctc.edu)

Medical director: Stephen Friedrick, MD

Class information

Class Capacity: 24; begins: January
Tuition for Certificate: $9,687
Award: Certificate

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs