Answer the call.
The UCLA Paramedic Education Program has the distinction of being among of the first, the largest, and the best Paramedic programs in the world. As a graduate of the UCLA Paramedic program, you will join an elite team of medical professionals saving lives and defining excellence in our field.
Get your dream job
95% of our graduates are employed as paramedics within 6 months of graduation.
Be the best
92% of our students graduate & 90% have a first-time pass rate on the National Registry paramedic certifying exam.
Meet your match
Our motto is "matching energy with energy": We will match you step for step with dedication to your success. We provide resources like instructor-led tutoring, and before- and after-class access to the building and equipment for study sessions, skills practice, and research.
Join our history of excellence
We are the home of the former Daniel Freeman Program, the first nationally-accredited Paramedic program. Come find your place in EMS history.
Learn from the best
You will learn from some of the most internationally-renowned faculty in our field, including Baxter Larmon, Heather Davis, and Brian Wheeler. Many of our faculty are also active researchers in EMS and EMS education: We don't just teach knowledge, we create it.