Associate of Science - Paramedicine

A paramedic has a level of knowledge, skill, and treatment capabilities that are significantly beyond those of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and which can dramatically improve a patient’s outcome at the hospital. In response to the need for these uniquely trained emergency medical care professionals, the University of New Haven developed its paramedicine program. This program will prepare students to become a new breed of first responder – one who holds dual certification as both a firefighter and as a paramedic.

Hands-on learning will be a major part of their education. They'll ride along with ambulance services and take patients’ vitals. They will practice doing chest compressions and starting IV lines on high-fidelity mannequins. They'll become part of teams who care for patients in whatever medical emergency unfolds. The goal of the paramedicine program is to make their education as real-world as it gets.

Through this program, offered in conjunction with Yale New Haven Hospital, students will also: • Become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) • Gain more than 700 hours of clinical and internship experience through multiple models of EMS services, including hospital-based and fire-based • Expand their knowledge through classes in anatomy and physiology at the Yale University School of Medicine • Become eligible to sit for the National Registry Paramedic exam at the completion of their studies • Have a chance to join the Pre-Health Professions (PHP) Scholars Program, which can serve as a launching pad for pursuing a career or further study in healthcare

In addition to general admission requirements for all prospective students, it is recommended that applicants to the paramedicine program demonstrate satisfactory performance in sciences and mathematics. It is strongly recommended that applicants have completed both high school biology and chemistry with laboratory and two years of high school algebra. An in-person or telephone interview with the program director may be required.

Letters of recommendation supporting the student’s ability to pursue a rigorous science-based curriculum and desire to contribute in the healthcare delivery system are strongly encouraged. Students should be aware that the NREMT and many states may not allow students to become registered or licensed if they have certain criminal convictions. Students are required to comply with university and clinical site partner vaccination and immunization policies.

Upon completion, the student will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate theoretical information relevant to their role of a patient-care provider in the field of pre-hospital emergency care as an EMT-Paramedic. The paramedic program will prepare the student to sit for the National Registry Certification Exam. Students graduate with certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), and Geriatric Emergency Medical Services (GEMS).

Career opportunities available for graduates of this program include employment as firefighter paramedics, hospital paramedics, supervisors and/or managers, and educators of emergency medical services.