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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 Mexico, aspiring Paramedics can choose from 16 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 Mexico, 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 Mexico 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 Mexico can work for ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, urgent care facilities, and industrial settings.
Four-year undergraduate program emphasizing both science and humanity of prehospital medicine. One of only 13 programs in the U.S. offering a Bachelor's degree in EMS. Students complete Pre-EMS requirements, Paramedic Training (typically year 3), and advanced coursework in clinical EMS, research, and education.
Certificate of Employability program where Community Paramedics respond to identified health needs in underserved communities, improving quality of life and health of rural and remote citizens and visitors without ready access to primary care.
An 8-week course for licensed paramedics providing foundational knowledge for high-level patient care in various settings. Covers advanced procedures, critical care pharmacology, and in-depth pathophysiology. Prepares students for FP-C (flight paramedic) or CCP-C (critical care paramedic) board examination.
Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Services at the paramedic level, offering comprehensive education with exit points at EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic levels.
Five-term program (terms 2-5 are Paramedic-specific training) that prepares competent entry-level EMT-Paramedics in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. Theory courses are primarily face-to-face with some online; labs, clinical, and field courses are in person. Traditional program begins in August and ends the following August. Fast Track option available for Spring entry (December to December).
Comprehensive paramedic training meeting CoAEMSP standards with instruction in pathophysiology, pharmacology, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and emergency management across multiple body systems.
Abbreviated academy for experienced firefighters with IFSAC Firefighter I/II certification and EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic license. Lateral cadets may qualify for abbreviated training based on academy performance factors.
NCCP Paramedic course to meet NREMT-P Requirements
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of CoAEMSP. Graduates are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic Examination. Requires New Mexico licensed EMT-I or AEMT as prerequisite.
Associate of Applied Science degree and Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic. Program prepares paramedics competent in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. CoAEMSP Letter of Review issued.
A 2-year associate degree program that prepares students to take the National Registry of EMTs certification exam and obtain licensure in New Mexico and other states. Covers trauma, cardiac, pediatric, medical and many other types of emergencies.
A comprehensive program that prepares students to provide high-quality prehospital care as a paramedic. Includes clinicals, labs, field assignments, and internships. Can be completed in one year. Requires current New Mexico licensure or National Registry certification at the minimum level of Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
A certificate program in paramedicine that prepares students to take the National Registry of EMTs certification exam and obtain licensure in New Mexico and other states.
Approximately 1400 hours including lecture, lab simulation, hospital clinicals, field experience, and capstone field internship. Completed in 10-12 months. Certificate-only option not offered every year.
15-month, 5-term in-person program with hybrid option. Full-time course, 40 hours per week. Awarded AAS degree upon successful completion. Paid by the department for eligible AFR employees.
10-month accelerated paramedic program sponsored by the University of New Mexico. Full-time course with 40-hour work week. Paid by the department for eligible AFR employees.
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About Paramedic training in New Mexico.
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 Mexico 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.