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Eligibility Criteria for Student Participation 

To ensure fair access and alignment with the goals of Oregon’s Community-Centered EMS Training Pathway, students applying for enrollment must meet the following eligibility requirements: 

 

Basic Requirements 

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of enrollment 

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States 

• Must have a current, valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license and a minimum of two (2) consecutive years of licensed driving experience in the United States.

• Must live in/or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties for education and employment: Baker, Clackamas, Clatsop, Coos, Lincoln, Multnomah, Umpqua, or Washington

• Financial need for a scholarship and/or eligible for SNAP benefits

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Commitment and Availability 

• Must commit to complete the entire training program for EMR or EMT certifications

• Must be available to attend required training sessions and complete course assignments 

• Must commit to participating in career coaching sessions, evaluation surveys, focus groups, and updates throughout the program and after graduation

 

Health and Safety Requirements 

• Must meet the physical requirements for EMT/EMR

• Must provide proof of immunizations to meet EMS training requirements 

• Must be able to pass a drug screening, criminal background check, and driving record requirements, consistent with ambulance company hiring standards

 

Preferred Criteria (Not Required but Encouraged) 

• Experience in communicating in languages other than English

• Experience in working with rural, veteran and/or underserved communities  

• Prior volunteer or work experience in healthcare, emergency services, or community services

• Experience in military service (active duty, reserve, or veteran status)