Johnson County Ambulance District Paramedic Program
How do I become a medic and what does it take?
How do I become a medic and what does it take?
How do I become a medic and what does it take?
You must be a EMT basic to enroll. Students do not have to have previous experience, but it is highly recommended. Students will be required to meet with the program director prior to the start of class to be sure they are committed to the rigorous program. Students should plan on the program taking about 16 months. The course requires
You must be a EMT basic to enroll. Students do not have to have previous experience, but it is highly recommended. Students will be required to meet with the program director prior to the start of class to be sure they are committed to the rigorous program. Students should plan on the program taking about 16 months. The course requires an EMT Basic exam to evaluate student's knowledge upon entering the program. Students are expected to complete 400 hours of hospital clinicals and 400 hours of field clinicals during the program, as well as pass the classroom portion of the class. Our goal is "to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels." If you are interested, why wait? Contact us now!
Anatomy and Physiology - Prerequisite
How do I become a medic and what does it take?
How do I become a medic and what does it take?
Anatomy and Physiology is a pre-requisite course for the JCAD paramedic program. The course consists of a rigorous 10 weeks of prep and a final exam. The course has weekly quizzes and is challenging. You must be an EMT-B to enroll in paramedic. This course is now running concurrently with our Paramedic Program.
Paramedic Program
How do I become a medic and what does it take?
Paramedic Clinicals
Our Convenient shift-based program allows students to pick which day they come to class each week. The program is innovative and uses multiple teaching styles to reach out to the student. Not only do we provide in-person lecture, we also use video-based learning to help students visualize concepts. When we move to the lab portion of th
Our Convenient shift-based program allows students to pick which day they come to class each week. The program is innovative and uses multiple teaching styles to reach out to the student. Not only do we provide in-person lecture, we also use video-based learning to help students visualize concepts. When we move to the lab portion of the course, students are able to utilize skills rooms that are designed to mimic their future surroundings. For example, students can start a call in the nursing home room, move the patient to the mock ambulance, 2 doors down, and then transfer the patient to the ER room. This hands-on practical application pushes our program ahead of the competition. The training center also has its own dedicated ambulance so students can practice skills in a moving truck. Our program includes all costs to graduate. The only additional fee is when the student goes on to test for practical exam and NREMT exam. The cost of the program is $8800, which includes A&P.
Paramedic Clinicals
Paramedic Clinicals
Paramedic Clinicals
Clinical experience is required in multiple areas including the Emergency Department, ICU, Labor and Delivery, OR, psych, and pediatrics. We provide a number of clinical sites throughout the region so students have multiple opportunities to learn in different varieties. Students should expect to start clinical shifts after about 4-5 mon
Clinical experience is required in multiple areas including the Emergency Department, ICU, Labor and Delivery, OR, psych, and pediatrics. We provide a number of clinical sites throughout the region so students have multiple opportunities to learn in different varieties. Students should expect to start clinical shifts after about 4-5 months into the program. Students must start clinicals early and maintain an aggressive approach to complete on-time.
Clinical Hours
Paramedic Clinicals
Field Internship
JCAD's paramedic program requires 400 hours of clinical time, and 400 hours of field time. In addition, JCAD follows CCoAEMSP and NREMT guidelines. Students are required to meet certain competency levels on individual skills even if they have hit their minimum hours. Clinical hours and field shifts may be extended based on a need of a
JCAD's paramedic program requires 400 hours of clinical time, and 400 hours of field time. In addition, JCAD follows CCoAEMSP and NREMT guidelines. Students are required to meet certain competency levels on individual skills even if they have hit their minimum hours. Clinical hours and field shifts may be extended based on a need of a certain skill or on the student's ability to function as a competent paramedic.
Field Internship
Paramedic Clinicals
Field Internship
The field internship is the education the student receives with an emergency medical services agency. The field experience hours can be completed towards the end of clinical hours, once a field experience practical has been completed. This allows the student to complete 60 hours of ambulance time. Students must then pass a practical ex
The field internship is the education the student receives with an emergency medical services agency. The field experience hours can be completed towards the end of clinical hours, once a field experience practical has been completed. This allows the student to complete 60 hours of ambulance time. Students must then pass a practical examination and have all hospital clinical hours completed to move on to the capstone (team lead section).
Meeting Dates
Meeting Dates
Meeting Dates
2025
-Thursday or Friday from 0830-1700
-Courses are held at 500 East Young, Warrensburg, MO 64093
-Cost: $8800 for Medic which includes clinical scheduling, polos, background check and drug screen, books, and Anatomy and Physiology.
Meeting Dates
Meeting Dates
Registration
Meeting Dates
Registration
Lake Ozark Satellite Paramedic Program
Site Content
Lake Ozark Fire
Lake Area Clinical Sites
Lake Area Clinical Sites
Our partnership with Lake Ozark Fire allows us to bring our live lecture to their classroom twice a week (Tuesday/Wednesday) with Lab 2 Mondays a month. This convenient satellite program allows us to reach out to students who would have to travel for hours to attend a paramedic program. Students are required to attend the virtual lecture at Lake Ozark Fire's Classroom to encourage additional participation and feedback.
Lake Area Clinical Sites
Lake Area Clinical Sites
Lake Area Clinical Sites
JCAD and LOFPD have procured new clinical contracts in the Lake region, not only with EMS partners but also with local hospitals to provide convenient opportunities for our students.
Lab Days
Enrollment for LAKE Ozark students
Enrollment for LAKE Ozark students
Our twice a month mandatory lab days allow for students to attend on-site and have hands-on practice. These dates help tie the online lecture into the reality of being a paramedic. Lab days are staffed by JCAD instructors who have been trained on how to provide high-quality education through hands-on simulations.
Enrollment for LAKE Ozark students
Enrollment for LAKE Ozark students
Enrollment for LAKE Ozark students
Interested students should email program director Nick McDaniels: jcadedu@gmail.com to receive assessments for the satellite program. Following the successful completion of assessments, a satellite enrollment link can be sent.