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A Paramedic is a highly trained medical professional who provides advanced emergency care, including administering medications, performing life-saving procedures, and managing critical patients, playing a vital role in pre-hospital and emergency medical services. In Connecticut, aspiring Paramedics can choose from 20 accredited training programs designed to prepare students for certification and career success in emergency medical services.
Certification Requirements: To become a certified Paramedic in Connecticut, you must complete an accredited training program and pass the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification is recognized nationwide.
Program Options: Paramedic programs in Connecticut are offered by community colleges, technical schools, fire departments, and private training organizations. Programs vary in schedule, format, and duration, with classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and clinical rotations.
Career Opportunities: Upon certification, Paramedics in Connecticut can work for ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, urgent care facilities, and industrial settings.
Undergraduate certificate program in Emergency Medical Services Administration, available upon completion of the Paramedicine degree programs.
An intense 12-18 month CAAHEP-accredited program covering didactic instruction, hospital rotations, and field internship. Includes uniforms, liability insurance, clinical fees, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, and AMLS.
20-month State of Connecticut approved program with approximately 1,500 hours (780 didactic/lab, 500 clinical, 200 field internship). Nationally accredited by CoAEMSP. Covers advanced anatomy, patient assessment, airway management, IV insertion, cardiac monitoring, and drug therapies.
Advanced life support training program for paramedic-level certification and authorization to practice as a paramedic under Hartford Hospital medical direction.
16-month paramedic certificate course that prepares students to become licensed paramedics in Connecticut. The program utilizes state-of-the-art technology for classroom, laboratory, clinical, and field education with 100% first-time pass rate on licensure exams and 98% employment rate.
The Paramedic Certificate Program is designed for students to acquire the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in order to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care to those individuals needing advanced life support (ALS). Graduates are skilled in advanced life support and will have the opportunity to take advantage of the educational career ladder option in higher education.
A 60-week course broken into four 15-week modules designed to prepare EMTs with the skills necessary to successfully enter the workforce as a confident and competent paramedic. Includes classroom learning, laboratory simulation, clinical rotations, and a capstone field internship.
Comprehensive paramedic education program with classroom instruction, clinical rotations, and field internship components
The Windham Hospital Paramedic Program has been a leader in emergency medical services in Connecticut since its inception. The program requires critical care certification for all full-time staff, setting a high standard of qualification. Participants engage in advanced life support training, equipping them to provide superior emergency medical care in various situations.
This 55-week intensive program equips EMTs and AEMTs with advanced skills and knowledge required for high-pressure emergency response. The curriculum covers critical medical skills, advanced life support techniques, and a range of scenarios. Completion makes students eligible for the National Registry's Paramedic certification exam.
A comprehensive 20-month intensive training program including 1,800 hours of didactic, clinical and field training designed to train EMTs to advance to the paramedic level based on national educational standards. Students receive certifications in ACLS, PALS, EPC, PHTLS, TECC, and AMLS. Upon completion, students are prepared for the National Registry Paramedic examination.
Designed as an extension to the Paramedic Certificate program. Graduates will be prepared to assume management-level careers in pre-hospital health administration and have learned skills necessary to plan, implement and manage pre-hospital care.
Designed for students to acquire the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in order to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care to those individuals needing advanced life support (ALS). Includes classroom, simulated laboratory and clinical experiences.
The Associate in Science Degree in Paramedic Studies is designed as an extension to the Paramedic Certificate program. Graduates will be prepared to assume management-level careers in pre-hospital health administration and will have learned the skills necessary to plan, implement and manage pre-hospital care.
The Associate in Science Degree in Paramedic Studies with Emergency Management Response Option is designed as an extension to the Paramedic Certificate program. Graduates will be prepared to assume management-level careers in pre-hospital health administration with focus on emergency management response.
The Paramedic Training Program is intended for current EMTs and AEMTs. This intensive program covers advanced medical treatment for emergencies, trauma care, and use of high-fidelity simulators. Graduates are eligible for NREMT Paramedic examination, with options for college credits through Charter Oak State College.
Associate of Science degree program in Paramedicine offering foundational training in emergency medical services with clinical experience and preparation for National Registry Paramedic certification.
Bachelor of Science degree program that prepares students to become paramedics with National Registry Certification and optional minor in Fire Science. Includes over 700 hours of clinical and internship experience through hospital-based and fire-based EMS services.
Online degree completion program for paramedics already certified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Allows students to waive 62 of 80 major requirement credits through NREMT certification. Typically completed in 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time with accelerated seven-and-a-half week semesters.
State of Connecticut approved bridge program for registered nurses, 1,400 hours minimum including distributive learning and 2-week in-person classroom/lab. Accredited by CoAEMSP. Covers six modules: Introduction to Paramedicine, Medical Emergencies, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Trauma, and Operations.
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About Paramedic training in Connecticut.
The average cost for Paramedic training in Connecticut is approximately $11,118. Program tuition ranges from $10,500 to $11,800 depending on the training organization and program format. Some programs may offer financial aid, payment plans, or scholarship opportunities.
All Paramedic programs listed on FirstRespondersHub meet accreditation standards set by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). NREMT accreditation ensures programs meet national standards for curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes, making graduates eligible for certification exams and employment as Paramedics.
Paramedic training in Connecticut combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical experience. Programs cover a paramedic is a highly trained medical professional who provides advanced emergency care, including administering medications, performing life-saving procedures, and managing critical patients, playing a vital role in pre-hospital and emergency medical services. You'll learn through lectures, skills labs, and clinical rotations before taking the NREMT certification exam. Most programs also include CPR certification and prepare you for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation.