Paramedic Technology Certificate

Courses and Requirements

The Certificate in Paramedic Technology prepares students for careers in Emergency Medical Service. The program is presented through a series of lecture, laboratory, hospital clinical and field internship experiences. The program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health/Office of Emergency Medical Services and the national guidelines for paramedic education. Graduates are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all EMS, BIO and HES courses in order to graduate. A minimum of 35 credits are required to graduate.

Additional Admissions Criteria

Enrollment Services will provide additional admissions criteria for this program. Admission Criteria can be found on Health Required Forms.

CORI/CHRI/SORI

Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.

CPR

Students are required to be CPR Certified at the Health Care Provider/ Professional Rescuer level prior to the start of clinical courses.

Drug Screening

Students enrolled in this academic program are required to pass a drug screening analysis.

Health

Students are required to complete a health evaluation, including the Hepatitis B immunization series, prior to final acceptance to the Program.

Student Professional Liability Insurance

Students are required to carry professional liability insurance. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.

Requirements

Select FOUR CREDITS from the following

Program Notes

Recommended Course Sequence Paramedic (EMT-P) Technology Certificate

Year 1

Fall

Spring

Summer

Year 2

Fall