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How to Apply
All applicants must download an application from Related Information on the right and print it out, or pick one up at the front counter of the Police Station (11000 Kinross Ave.). Completed applications must be returned to the front counter of the Police Station. Additionally, you will find sample test questions and a campus map to prepare you for the written examination. 

Note to Previous Applicants: If you have previously applied for EMS and have not passed the written, practical skills or physical agility evaluations, we encourage you to reapply for our program after you have corrected your difficulties. If you have not passed the group or formal interview more than once, we discourage you from re-applying to EMS. Historically, no applicant who has failed an interview more than once has completed our training program.

Position
Under the direction of the EMS Manager, the Emergency Medical Technician serves as a Station Officer for the UCLA Police Department, with the primary responsibility of providing 9-1-1 emergency medical response for the campus and surrounding community. The position is part-time, classified as 49.5% Casual Restricted, open only to full-time UCLA students (see Requirements below).

• Hands-on Care
  UCLA EMS is a unique organization with students at its core. EMS offers one of the few opportunities for students to have hands-on patient contact. In many cases, our EMTs are the highest medical authority on the scene of medical aid requests; they assess and treat the patient and must make critical decisions affecting patient outcome. Few volunteer or lab jobs provide this exciting, invaluable experience.
  
• Advanced On-the-job Training
  All newly hired EMTs are required to complete a rigorous training program, as described below:
  • Phase-I: 
    The first 5 weeks of training take place in the classroom setting. Trainees must show expertise with current EMT knowledge and are given additional instruction in defibrillation, patient assessment, driving, departmental policies and procedures, and finally tying all the information together in medical simulations. In addition to classroom lectures and simulation sessions, Phase-I trainees participate in weekly ride-alongs to observe what occurs during ambulance shifts.

  • Phase-II/III:
    After successful completion of classroom training, trainees work in the field with a dedicated Field Training Officer (FTO) for 12-15 weeks. The first few shifts are designed to ease the trainee into field training by having them assume a supporting role to their FTO. However, during Phase-III, trainees drive the ambulance, assess and treat all patients, and run every aspect of medical aid calls and other shift duties. FTOs step in only if the trainee is making critical mistakes. For newly hired EMTs, field training is the most challenging yet most rewarding part of the training experience. A written and simulation test complete field training and the trainee becomes a probationary employee who can work independently on his or her own shifts.

• Standard of Excellence
  As a result of EMS’s excellence in training and service, over 90% of students who work for EMS go to either medical school or join fire departments. Having experience working on a 9-1-1 response ambulance makes EMS applicants stand out.

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Pay Range
Currently EMTs are compensated at an hourly rate starting at $9.37, with promotional opportunities up to $12.12. EMTs are paid biweekly and are not eligible for benefits.

Requirements
Currently certified California EMT-1s who are full-time UCLA undergraduate or graduate students with at least one year remaining in school and at least a 2.0 GPA are eligible to apply. UCLA Extension students are unfortunately ineligible to apply.

Selection Process
Applicants must pass a series of rigorous evaluations to be hired by UCLA EMS, which include:

1. Application
2. Multiple-choice evaluation of EMT medical knowledge
3. Geography evaluation covering campus buildings, streets and surrounding community
4. Physical agility assessment
5. Group interview
6. Practical skills assessment
7. Interview
8. Background check

Regular Hiring Testing Dates- UCLA EMS in not currently accepting applications for employment.

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Scholarship Opportunity

UCLA EMS is pleased to announce a new scholarship opportunity that for qualified and selected student(s) will include tuition for the EMT training provided by the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, on the job training and a position as a UCLA EMT (required conditions apply). UCLA students meeting the requirements and selection criteria are encouraged to apply. 

Pay Range
Currently EMTs are compensated at an hourly rate starting at $9.37, with promotional opportunities up to $12.12. EMTs are paid biweekly and are not eligible for benefits.

Requirements
Full-time UCLA student in first or second year (UCLA Extension students are unfortunately ineligible to apply). Financial need (obtained from UCLA Financial Aid Office). Personal statement (demonstrating need). Possess a CA driver's license. Maintain a minimum of 2.0 GPA at UCLA. Not employed by any other UCLA department upon hiring. Commitment to work for EMS while a UCLA student. Ride-along with UCLA EMS (Schedule by emailing EMS@ucpd.ucla.edu).

Selection Criteria

Applicants must pass a series of rigorous evaluations to be hired by UCLA EMS, which include:

1. Application
2. Geography evaluation covering campus buildings, streets and surrounding community
3. Physical agility assessment
4. Group interview
5. Practical skills assessment
6. Interview
7. Background check

Scholarship Hiring Testing Dates- UCLA EMS is not currently offering Scholarship opportunities. 

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