Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Policy, Standard and Timing for Drug Screening and Background Checks

This policy applies to all students applying for admission to the Emergency Medical Technology Program and is at the student’s own expense.

All drug screen tests and background checks as required by the programs must be conducted, and verification of negative results received after acceptance but prior to enrollment in the program to which the student is applying.

Negative 11 panel Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check must be completed through mystudentcheck.com no more than 6 months prior to the program start date. Results are automatically sent to the EMS Program Director or designee.