Paramedic training in Ohio.

Designed to prepare licensed health professionals (registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists) for Paramedic Certification. This program offers reduced clinical work hours and reduced lab hours due to credit for experience.

A one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship for physicians interested in EMS Medicine. Fellows train in the field with Columbus paramedics, gaining experience in administration, ground, critical care, and aeromedical transport. Fellows are assigned as Associate Medical Directors for suburban Fire or EMS departments while participating in urban systems, rural departments, mass gatherings, and special events across 47 Ohio counties. The program includes flight medicine, community paramedicine, and EMS educational components.

Associate of Applied Science degree offering professional certification and education. Graduates earn state certification as an EMT-Paramedic with optional firefighter training.

60-credit Associate of Applied Science degree offering professional certification and education. Graduates receive state certification as an EMT-Paramedic and training for firefighter certification.

A two-year degree program that builds on EMS certifications and adds technical electives and general education requirements. Increases job prospects and opens the door to promotions in the public safety field.

A 32-credit hour certificate program building on EMT-Basic foundation with hands-on labs, clinical rotations, and expert coursework. Covers advanced pre-hospital emergency care including airway management, IV and medication administration, cardiac life support, and diagnostic interpretation. Meets DOT, State of Ohio, and national curriculum standards.

This program prepares competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Students will engage in theory and practice courses and must meet eligibility requirements to join. Graduates may earn an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Responder certification as part of their career path.

Three levels of training available: EMT-B, EMT-P and Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Technology. Graduates may function on the levels required by Ohio Law to provide basic and advanced life support under the direction of a physician, as well as to provide supervision of operations in an emergency service.

A fellowship program that prepares emergency department physicians to be leaders in prehospital care, with well-rounded urban and rural EMS experience including ground, critical care and aeromedical transport.

Designed for individuals interested in entering the fire service to meet civil service entry requirements as a Firefighter 1 and 2 and paramedic. Certification is provided through the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

The Paramedic program trains EMTs in advanced life support skills for critical patient care. It includes 900 hours of instruction in state-of-the-art labs, focusing on both theory and hands-on training. The curriculum covers advanced medical procedures, emergency response, and specialized patient care, with the program preparing graduates for the NREMT Paramedic credentialing exam.

One-year technical certificate program building on EMT certification. Provides advanced knowledge and skills in emergency medicine. Available in traditional format (one day per week for four semesters), full-time accelerated format (eight months), or working/accelerated format combining full-time program with accelerated EMT course.

The paramedic is the highest level of pre-hospital emergency care. Providers at this level are able to perform advanced life support for the medical and trauma patient. This course is a minimum of 900 hours in length with an average of 1500 hours. Offered through North Central State College/Central Ohio EMS Training Consortium.

Prepares competent entry-level paramedics in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains with exit points at AEMT and/or EMT levels. Classes held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:45 PM-9:30 PM with approximately 900+ hours of didactic, clinical, and field internship. Program offered every fall.

Approximately 14 months of instruction with classroom sessions typically held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 1800-2200 hours and some weekend days. Includes textbooks, labs, standardized specialty courses (BLS, ACLS, AMLS, PALS, PEARS, PEPP, PHTLS), initial National Registry testing, school uniform shirt, and priority on-campus parking. Payment plans may be available to qualified students.

Comprehensive 1,020-hour program for EMTs and Advanced EMTs including 510 hours of clinical, field experience and field internship time. Integrates online, classroom, practical, and clinical experiences. Includes cost of up to six NREMT exam attempts. Meets two days per week with flexible scheduling options.

10-month program beginning January through October. Approximately 900 hours total (didactic, clinical, and field internship). Classes held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 6:00-10:00 p.m. with 12 hours clinical experience weekly. Includes partial Saturdays and weekday-daytime commitments.

The Paramedic program at Edison State provides students with essential training and skills to respond effectively in emergency situations. Students learn about various critical scenarios, medical issues, and potential treatment options. Physical anatomy, respiratory management, medications, and injury prevention are some of the topics covered, preparing students to become vital links in the healthcare system.

A comprehensive program requiring five additional courses beyond the EMT-Basic course. Takes at least one year or three semesters to complete with a minimum of 600 combined classroom and laboratory hours and 450 combined clinical and field hours. Covers cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, medication administration, intubation, and advanced patient assessment. Students must maintain a 75% or better class average to progress.

One-year full-time program that combines classroom and laboratory instruction with hospital and field externship to prepare students for advanced patient care and life-saving interventions.

An accelerated paramedic program that may take as little as nine months to complete. The program includes 30 credit hours of paramedic certification courses with hands-on training in a medic unit, using simulation mannequins, heart monitors and more. The program starts annually in spring semester as day classes.

A three-semester certificate program that prepares students for entry-level employment as a Paramedic. Students learn advanced life support skills including patient assessment, airway management, intravenous therapy, medication administration, EKG interpretation, and basic life support procedures. Requires prior State of Ohio EMT certification and college-level Anatomy and Physiology course.

Provides theory and skills at the EMT-Paramedic level for managing medical emergencies including patient assessment, medico-legal issues, airway management, fluid therapy and pharmacology, geriatric care and management of respiratory emergencies, assessment and management of cardiac emergencies including rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia treatment modalities as well as assessment and advanced management of trauma. Also includes management of obstetrical, neonatal and pediatric emergencies. In-hospital training and field internship are included. Successful completion includes certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Designed to prepare students for National Registry Testing.

Continuation of EMTP 2030 providing theory and skills at the EMT-Paramedic level for managing medical emergencies including patient assessment, medico-legal issues, airway management, fluid therapy and pharmacology, geriatric care and management of respiratory emergencies, assessment and management of cardiac emergencies including rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia treatment modalities as well as assessment and advanced management of trauma. Also includes management of obstetrical, neonatal and pediatric emergencies. In-hospital training and field internship are included. Successful completion includes certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Designed to prepare students for National Registry Testing.

A 4 semester program offering hands-on training and real-life experience. Successful students will be eligible to sit for state certification testing and become licensed/certified as paramedics.

A traditional paramedic program that works well for students who need a moderate academic schedule to complete a paramedic program. The program duration is approximately 15 months and consists of 30 credit hours. The program starts annually in fall semester as day classes.

Required prerequisite course providing essential Anatomy & Physiology foundation needed for success in the paramedic program. Covers structure and function of major body systems, key physiologic processes, and how the human body responds to illness and injury. Delivered in accelerated format with instructor-led lectures and guided study.

A one-year program consisting of six sequential courses that allows students to become a Nationally Registered and State of Ohio Paramedic. Requires prior EMT certification and completion of EMS 1002 Paramedic Preparation Course. Cohorts begin every Autumn and Spring semester.

Certificate program with courses that can be applied to the associate degree programs for Firefighter and Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic, preparing students to understand, apply, and evaluate clinical information for managing and transporting acute medical and traumatic patients.

Designed to prepare licensed health professionals for Paramedic Certification. The program is a two-semester sequence consisting of didactic lectures, skills and simulation labs, and clinical practice. Program participants are subject to an intensive 950 contact-hour program.

Designed for Emergency Medical Technicians interested in pursuing paramedic certification. Prepares students to advance their career with ambulance and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT Paramedic examination.

A one-year certificate program on knowledge and skills needed by an Emergency Medical Technician to provide advanced life support care. The curriculum follows guidelines approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, and meets terminal objectives for entry-level paramedics. Results in earning a State of Ohio paramedic certification and National Registry certification.

Associate degree program combining allied health and general education courses designed to give students the complex knowledge and skills necessary for acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients, including laboratory, clinical, and vehicle experiences.

Advanced accredited initial certification course preparing students to deliver high-acuity emergency medical care. Training includes instructor-led lectures, hands-on ALS skills labs, high-fidelity simulation, hospital clinical rotations, and supervised field internship. Runs for 13 months with classes offered twice each year.

The Paramedic Program offered by the Cincinnati Fire Department includes extensive training consisting of approximately 1,100 educational hours. Students undergo 570 classroom hours, 110 clinical hours, 300 field internship hours, and 120 hours for National Registry preparation. This program is designed to equip students with all the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully pass the National Registry exams and excel in their paramedic careers.

The Paramedic-to-RN program offers paramedics a pathway to transition into registered nursing roles, utilizing their critical care experience. The curriculum includes in-depth coursework and hands-on clinical practice to enhance patient care skills. This unique program at Collins Career Technical Center is specially designed to address regional healthcare needs with a 100% NCLEX pass rate record.