Paramedic graduates to be recognized at Cuesta College ceremony
Ceremony Friday celebrates 17 graduates
– Cuesta College will host a Coin and Pinning Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. in Room 5401 on the San Luis Obispo campus, celebrating 17 graduates of the paramedic program.
The Cuesta College Paramedic Program is a three-semester, full-time course running from January through December. Graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic, qualifying them to take the Paramedic National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination and obtain a California Paramedic license. Students may also pursue an associate of science degree in paramedic studies.
The ceremony will honor the following graduates of Class 18: Clayton Beaird, Colton Blume, Dana Brancati, Caleb Katches, Dylan Krauss, Keenan Levine, Connor Macleod, Carter Pope, Dylan Reynolds, Casey Robertshaw, Jacob Sabatino, Cole Saunders, Kirin Sweeney, Samuel West, Cole Westwood, Carter Wiklund, and Joseph Williams.
The next cohort of the Paramedic Program began in January 2025, and applications for the January 2026 cohort will open from August through October 2025.
For more information about the Cuesta College Paramedic Program, visit the website or contact Allied Health Program Specialist Claire Hawkins at claire_hawkins@cuesta.edu or (805) 592-9283.






