Sanford Health EMS Education

Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP)

NDSCS offers a certificate program and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Paramedic Technology and is affiliated with Sanford Health EMS Education in Fargo, ND. Courses start in the fall of each year. The program length is three semesters, which includes a summer semester.

Clinical and field internship experiences will be completed concurrently with the classroom schedule. Numerous hospitals and ambulance services across North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota are utilized for clinical experience.

During orientation, students will be required to pay for and complete a background check. A previous felony can prevent a student from attending clinical sites and completing the program. If you have any concerns about your history, please contact the Paramedic Program Director.

The NDSCS website has more information, where you can also apply for the paramedic program.

Scholarship opportunities:

Click to apply for our Sanford Paramedic Apprenticeship program. Earn while you learn!

North Dakota EMS Association Foundation- https://ndemsf.org/Scholarship-Opportunities

North Dakota Career Builders - https://ndus.edu/career-builders/

Both ND and MN have grant programs for educational reimbursement through rural ambulance services. Visit with your local squad leader.

For assistance with course options and registration, contact the program advisor:

Kayla Shaw
2215 18th St. S.
Fargo, ND 58103
 (701) 364-1725

Best results by email: kayla.shaw@ndscs.edu

The Sanford Health EMS Education/NDSCS Emergency Medical Services Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th St. N., #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350 
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312 
Rowlett, TX 75088 
214-703-8445 
FAX 214-703-8992 
www.coaemsp.org

Program Outcomes