Students in EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic must achieve a grade of C or better in all EMS curriculum required courses and a cumulative 2.0 grade point average at Wallace Community College to receive a short certificate, certificate or associate in applied science degree. Prior to unconditional admissions and participation in Advanced EMT clinical training each student must have successfully completed an EMT program and possess an Alabama EMT license. Prior to unconditional admissions and participation in the Paramedic program, students must possess a valid Alabama Advanced EMT license. BIO 201 is a pre-requisite to Paramedic entry into the Paramedic Associate Degree Program. MTH 100, ENG 101, SPH 106/107, and CIS 146 or documented computer competency must be completed prior to entering the last semester of the Paramedic Associate Degree Program. All EMS students must maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Progression throughout the program requires that students maintain health records as listed in the EMS student health packet.