Kenai Peninsula College

Overview

Paramedics are the highest trained class of Emergency Medical Technicians working in America. They are in-charge at the scene of an emergency and, when necessary, perform critical life-saving procedures both on location and during transport of patients to an Emergency Department. Paramedics perform life-saving procedures such as intubation, surgical airways, cardiac monitoring and treatment of life-threatening rhythms with both medications and electricity.

Students will apply to the paramedic program through Kenai Peninsula College and will receive instruction online. Students can complete skill labs at either Kenai Peninsula College or at Mat-Su College. All paramedic students have the opportunity to train in a state of the art facility with ambulance bay and simulation technology.

The paramedic program offers an Associate of Applied Science in Paramedical Technology through University of Alaska Anchorage. The successful student can apply to become a Nationally Registered Paramedic with the ability to function as a team member on an advanced life support ambulance.

Questions? Contact

Paul Perry, Program Director
Email: uaa_kpc_paramedic@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-262-0378

Tour KPC's Paramedic Department

See the Paramedic lab in person, talk with our instructors, and get your questions answered.

Paramedic Program Application

2024 Advising Video

2022 Paramedic Program Statistics (based on the latest CoAEMSP Annual Report)

Statistic	Percentage
The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam.	80.0% (16 out of 20)
The most recent positive placement rate for graduates. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program.	81.3% (13 out of 16)
The most recent retention rate.	81.3% (13 out of 16)

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2022.

Degrees/Certificates

KPC AAS Paramedic Technology

Degree Information

Explore potential career paths with an AAS in Paramedic Technology.

Paramedic Advisory Board

Ex-Offico (Non-Voting Members)

Cheryl Siemers, College Director, KPC
Charles Mickelson, Paramedic Program Medical Director, KPC
Paul Perry, Paramedic Program Director, KPC
Tiffani Perry, Clinical Coordinator, KPC/MSC
Stephen Robertson, Paramedic Skills Instructor, MSC
Ashley Pass, Paramedic Skills Instructor, KPC
Voting Members

Diane Bagley, Civilian Seat, Chair
David Wartinbee, PHD, JD, Honorary Seat, Vice Chair
Trent Burnett, Fire Chief, Nikiski Fire Department
Jay Teague, Fire Chief, Kenai Fire Department
Roy Browning, Fire Chief, MICP, Central Emergency Services
Shayne Pond, RN, Manager, Emergency Department, Central Peninsula Hospital
Terry Kadel, State of Alaska OEMS
Lezelda Fiebig, Rural EMS
Carol Monk, NRP, Paramedic Graduate
Charles Willoughby, NRP, Paramedic Graduate
Joseph Balnius, Current Paramedic Student

Accreditation

The Associate of Applied Science Paramedic program exceeds Alaska and National standards.

Kenai Peninsula College, as a community campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage, is included in UAA’s accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Please see Institutional Accreditation in the UAA Academic Catalog for additional information.

The Paramedic 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
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 214-703-8445
Fax: 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

Paramedic Student Handbook

Faculty/Advisors

Paul Perry
Program Director
peperry@alaska.edu
(907) 262-0378
UAA - Kenai Peninsula Campus
Clarence Goodrich Building (CGB) 146H

Tiffani Perry
Paramedic Clinical Coordinator
tjperry@alaska.edu
(907) 262-0278
UAA - Kenai Peninsula Campus
Clarence Goodrich Building (CGB) 146H