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We&#8217;re especially proud to create a positive environment for learning EMS and developing friendships that last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to the Emergency Medical Education Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Please check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/eme\/faq\/\">EME FAQ page<\/a>&nbsp;for additional information!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fall 2026 Paramedic Academy (Cohort 68) Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Application Window Opens<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>January 26, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>May 1, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Entrance Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>May 8 &amp; 15, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Oral Interviews<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>May 18 &amp; 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