Paramedic Technology Certificate

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 EMT, BIO and HES courses in order to graduate.

A minimum of 35 credits is required to graduate.

Additional Admission Criteria and Information

Please find additional information here: Required Forms.

CORI/CHRI/SORI

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

Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.

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

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO101Human Biology

3

AND

BIO102Human Biology Laboratory

1

OR

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

EMS103Introduction to Paramedicine

2

EMS104Pharmacology for the Paramedic

2

EMS105Pharmacology for the Paramedic Laboratory

1

EMS106Medical Emergencies

2

EMS107Medical Emergencies Laboratory

1

EMS108Trauma Emergencies

3

EMS109Trauma Emergencies Laboratory

1

EMS110Cardiovascular Emergencies

2

EMS111Cardiovascular Emergencies Laboratory

1

EMS112Special Populations in Paramedicine

2

EMS113Special Populations in Paramedicine Laboratory

1

EMS201Paramedicine Clinical Rotation

5

EMS202Paramedicine Field Rotation

4

ENG101English Composition I

3

HES211Neonatal Resuscitation Program

1

Schedule Tips: EMS103, EMS104, EMS105, EMS106, EMS107 offered FALL ONLY; EMS108, EMS109, EMS110, EMS111, EMS112, EMS113 offered SPRING ONLY

Courses with Prerequisites: BIO101, BIO102, BIO122, EMS103, EMS104, EMS105, EMS106, EMS107, EMS108, EMS109, EMS110, EMS111, EMS112, EMS113, EMS201, EMS202

Milestone Courses: BIO101, BIO102, BIO122, EMS110, EMS201 

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Paramedic Technology Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits

Year 1 Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO101Human Biology

3

AND

BIO102Human Biology Laboratory

1

OR

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

EMS103Introduction to Paramedicine

2

EMS104Pharmacology for the Paramedic

2

EMS105Pharmacology for the Paramedic Laboratory

1

EMS106Medical Emergencies

2

EMS107Medical Emergencies Laboratory

1

ENG101English Composition I

3

*BIO101 AND BIO102* OR BIO122 recommended prior to start of program

Year 1 Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
EMS108Trauma Emergencies

3

EMS109Trauma Emergencies Laboratory

1

EMS110Cardiovascular Emergencies

2

EMS111Cardiovascular Emergencies Laboratory

1

EMS112Special Populations in Paramedicine

2

EMS113Special Populations in Paramedicine Laboratory

1

Year 1 Summer

Course NumberTitleCredits
EMS201Paramedicine Clinical Rotation

5

HES211Neonatal Resuscitation Program

1

Year 2 Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
EMS202Paramedicine Field Rotation

4

Total Credit Hours: 35