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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 New Jersey, aspiring Paramedics can choose from 13 accredited training programs designed to prepare students for certification and career success in emergency medical services.
Certification Requirements: To become a certified Paramedic in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey can work for ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, urgent care facilities, and industrial settings.
Inspira EMS and Ground Transport maintains an affiliation with the Atlantic Cape Community College Paramedicine Program.
This program is intended for students licensed as Emergency Medical Technicians aspiring to become paramedics, known as Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics in New Jersey. It covers comprehensive paramedic education, adhering to the National Paramedic Instructional Guidelines and NJ State Regulations, ensuring students are well-prepared for certification and licensure. Graduates are equipped to handle various emergency scenarios with advanced medical skills.
Associate in Applied Science degree program for students licensed as Emergency Medical Technicians interested in becoming paramedics (Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics in New Jersey). Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon recommendation of CoAEMSP. Follows National Paramedic Instructional Guidelines and adheres to New Jersey State Paramedic Regulations N.J.A.C. 8:41 and 8:41A.
A comprehensive program providing advanced knowledge and skills necessary to excel as a paramedic, with a focus on critical care, trauma management, and patient assessment. The degree consists of general education and basic sciences at Hudson County Community College and professional Paramedic Science courses through RWJ/Barnabas Health, including lecture, laboratory, and hands-on clinical experiences.
This option allows students to earn a 2-year associate of applied science – paramedic degree with additional credits of specified general education courses to supplement the professional paramedic curriculum. Both options exceed the requirements of the National Standard Curriculum for Paramedic studies.
These professional courses are divided into semesters consisting of didactic courses and clinical training courses. Students earn college credits and a certificate of completion.
A two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to become certified paramedics. The curriculum employs a workforce development model where students complete all general education courses in the first year, followed by core paramedic courses in the second year. The program includes didactic coursework, laboratory simulation, clinical rotations, and field externship. Students are prepared to take the paramedic licensure exam upon completion.
A comprehensive program combining classroom instruction with high-fidelity laboratory simulation and clinical experiences. Provides all required professional coursework for New Jersey State and National Registry certification as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic. Includes flexible online courses, in-person classroom instruction, field clinical experiences, and laboratory simulations.
A two-phase, competitive-based admissions program that prepares students to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree to enter the paramedic profession as entry-level clinicians. The program includes didactic and clinical courses completed sequentially in five semesters (two summer semesters). Curriculum follows National EMS Education Standards and includes critical care paramedic curriculum and point-of-care ultrasound training integrated throughout.
A certificate program providing all required coursework for New Jersey State and National Registry certification as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic. Training spans classroom instruction, hospital rotations, field experience with mobile intensive care units, and immersive lab simulations. Requires current valid EMT license from New Jersey.
This program addresses current needs within emergency medical care and combines classroom instruction with high fidelity laboratory simulation and clinical experiences. It equips students with critical thinking skills necessary for patient emergencies and leadership in emergency situations. Admission requires high school-level English, algebra, and biology, a valid EMT license, CPR certification, and a background check.
This program prepares experienced EMTs to perform Advanced Life Support (ALS) as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP). Students gain knowledge through classroom, skills laboratory, patient-centered scenarios, hospital clinical training, and field internship on Mobile Intensive Care Units.
A rigorous paramedic program offered in partnership with Hudson County Community College that prepares students to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) through academic and clinical applications.
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About Paramedic training in New Jersey.
The average cost for Paramedic training in New Jersey is approximately $21,699. Program tuition ranges from $21,699 to $21,699 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 New Jersey 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.