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Course fee: $895 • Nonrefundable: $100
The UCLA Paramedic Readiness & Essentials Program (PREP) is designed to prepare students for the academic and clinical demands of paramedic education, regardless of where they elect to go for school. We recognize modern paramedic training goes beyond memorization and requires students to integrate knowledge and apply it in dynamic, real-world scenarios. UCLA PREP equips students with the strategies, tools, and foundational knowledge essential for success in this environment.
UCLA PREP emphasizes the "why" behind the content, aligning with adult learning principles to foster retention, problem-solving, and clinical reasoning skills. By the end of the course, students will not only be more confident in their knowledge but also better prepared to apply it in patient care.
This self-paced program is CAPCE-approved for 64 hours and can be completed over 2, 4, or 8 weeks, providing flexibility to fit individual schedules while maintaining the same rigorous content. The course includes recorded modules, case studies, critical thinking exercises, and discussion prompts. Built-in quizzes reinforce learning, and a comprehensive final exam validates mastery of the material.
Seamlessly integrated with UCLA’s Paramedic Education Program, PREP content is revisited throughout the curriculum, ensuring a strong foundation for ongoing success. Completion of PREP is mandatory for all students accepted into UCLA’s Paramedic Education Program. Students accepted into UCLA’s Paramedic Education Program will be assessed in their understanding of anatomy and physiology by completion of an in-person unit exam during the first few weeks of class.
Prerequisites
EMT or Advanced EMT certification/licensure
Materials
There are no required materials for this course aside from a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device with a modern, HTML-5 compatible browser (such as a current version of Firefox or Google Chrome), preferably no more than five years old. You will use your device to view pre-recorded content, participate in discussions, complete assignments, and take quizzes and exams.
Other requirements/CEs
Upon successful completion of this course, students will earn 64 hours of CE credit which can be used towards renewal or refresher requirements.
The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care is an approved Continuing Education Provider for the California EMS (CEP #19-0307) and the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP #12416).