Code: AAS.HP.PAR

An emergency medical technician (EMT) provides basic life support to patients in the pre-hospital environment. Paramedics bring the emergency department to the patient in the field by providing critical treatment and advanced life support. This is equivalent to treatments performed in the first 15-20 minutes of care in the emergency department. Paramedics and EMTs, both EMS practitioners, work collaboratively to stabilize the patient’s condition during emergency transport and transfer.

The program’s curriculum employs a workforce development model. Students complete all general education courses in the first year. Those following the full time track complete core courses in the second year. Those following the part time track will complete in twenty months. Students can easily transfer completed general education courses that meet transfer guideline criteria. During field assignments, students fulfill externship hours on paramedic units located in varied geographic response areas. Through integrated instruction, laboratory and clinical experience, students strengthen skills and bridge knowledge gaps.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• Program Length: 24 months
• Preadmission: EMT skills screening, Active NJ EMT License
• GPA for Admissions Eligibility: 2.50
• Application Deadline: January 15
• Program Admits: Fall semester.

Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the application deadline.

Prerequisite Courses:

• BIO-109 Anatomy and Physiology I  (4 credits; in-person lab required)
• BIO-209 Anatomy and Physiology II  (4 credits; in-person lab required)
• MAT-130 Contemporary Math , or MAT-150 Statistics I , or MAT-155 Finite Mathematics .
  Note: Completion or waiver of MAT-041 Support for Algebra for Liberal Arts Mathematics  (placement test) is required
• PSY-101 General Psychology  
• PSY-201 Child Psychology  
• SOC-101 Sociology  
• ENG-101 English Composition I  
• ENG-201 English Composition II  or ENG-202 Technical Writing  

Note: This regional program utilizes clinical education sites throughout the state of NJ. Students will be required to travel to distant sites and provide their own transportation.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Exhibit a professional code of conduct.
2. Provide compassionate care to all populations while respecting cultural differences.
3. Comply with all state and federal regulation/laws for an entry-level paramedic.
4. Utilize a systematic assessment to determine appropriate modalities for medical and trauma patients of all ages.
5. Demonstrate skill proficiency in all entry-level psychomotor skills, utilizing them when clinically appropriate and at the correct time to improve patient outcomes.
6. Function as a member of the paramedic team by using effective communication and proper behavior that promotes customer service and efficient care.
7. Correctly identify potential hazards to promote a safe environment for self, coworkers, patients and bystanders.
8. Use critical thinking skills to properly manage and diffuse stressful environments.
9. Identify personal stress and utilize stress management techniques to ensure physical and emotional health.

Career Pathways

Paramedic: Hospital, Fire Department, ER

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