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
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 |
| AND | |
| BIO102 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| OR | |
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| EMS103 | Introduction to Paramedicine | 2 |
| EMS104 | Pharmacology for the Paramedic | 2 |
| EMS105 | Pharmacology for the Paramedic Laboratory | 1 |
| EMS106 | Medical Emergencies | 2 |
| EMS107 | Medical Emergencies Laboratory | 1 |
| EMS108 | Trauma Emergencies | 3 |
| EMS109 | Trauma Emergencies Laboratory | 1 |
| EMS110 | Cardiovascular Emergencies | 2 |
| EMS111 | Cardiovascular Emergencies Laboratory | 1 |
| EMS112 | Special Populations in Paramedicine | 2 |
| EMS113 | Special Populations in Paramedicine Laboratory | 1 |
| EMS201 | Paramedicine Clinical Rotation | 5 |
| EMS202 | Paramedicine Field Rotation | 4 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HES211 | Neonatal 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
Year 1 Fall
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 |
| AND | |
| BIO102 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| OR | |
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| EMS103 | Introduction to Paramedicine | 2 |
| EMS104 | Pharmacology for the Paramedic | 2 |
| EMS105 | Pharmacology for the Paramedic Laboratory | 1 |
| EMS106 | Medical Emergencies | 2 |
| EMS107 | Medical Emergencies Laboratory | 1 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
*BIO101 AND BIO102* OR BIO122 recommended prior to start of program
Year 1 Spring
| EMS108 | Trauma Emergencies | 3 |
| EMS109 | Trauma Emergencies Laboratory | 1 |
| EMS110 | Cardiovascular Emergencies | 2 |
| EMS111 | Cardiovascular Emergencies Laboratory | 1 |
| EMS112 | Special Populations in Paramedicine | 2 |
| EMS113 | Special Populations in Paramedicine Laboratory | 1 |
Year 1 Summer
| EMS201 | Paramedicine Clinical Rotation | 5 |
| HES211 | Neonatal Resuscitation Program | 1 |
Year 2 Fall
| EMS202 | Paramedicine Field Rotation | 4 |