Paramedic Science - AAS
The degree program consists of credits in general education and basic sciences at
Hudson County Community College, and credits in the professional component of Paramedic
Science courses taken through RWJ/Barnabas Health.
The professional curriculum consists of lecture and laboratory courses, at either the Jersey City campus or at East Brunswick campus of RWJ/Barnabas Health. Practical and hands-on experiences are at the program’s affiliated clinical laboratory sites. The clinical experiences allow the graduate a smooth transition into the fast-paced, patient-centered environment of a modern emergency medical system.
Through the performance of patient assessments and the provision of medical care,
the paramedic’s goal is to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness
and injury. Paramedics primarily provide care to emergency patients in an out-of-hospital
setting.
The Paramedic Program at Hudson County Community College is an excellent and productive learning environment. The instructors have helped me prepare to be an excellent paramedic and have helped me grow as an individual. The didactic, clinical, and simulation experience was great, and provided a life-like environment to prepare me for live patient care.
Program Requirements
Application
Students are admitted to the program each fall and spring semesters. Admission to the program is competitive, and students are accepted on a space available basis.
Prerequisite Requirement
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Accreditation Statement
The Paramedic program sponsored by the Jersey City Medical Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs1361 Park StreetClearwater, FL 33756Phone: (727) 210-2350www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312Rowlett TX 75088Phone: (214) 703-8445Fax: (214) 703-8992www.coaemsp.org
- Major
- Paramedic Science
- Degree
- Paramedic Science A.A.S.
Description
This program is offered as collaboration between Hudson County Community College and the Jersey City Medical Center and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The program is designed for the post-secondary certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who wishes to further his or her education and/or career opportunities. The program consists of general education and basic sciences at Hudson County Community College and a professional Paramedic Science component at Jersey City Medical Center. The professional curriculum consists of lecture and laboratory courses and practical, hands-on experience at the program's affiliated clinical laboratory sites. The clinical experiences allow the graduate a smooth transition into the fast paced, patient-centered environment of a modern emergency medical system. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 N, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlett TX 75088 (214) 703-8445 FAX (214)703-8992 www.coaemsp.org
Requirements
Complete CSS-100
| CSS-100 College Student Success |
Complete the following groups:
COMPLETE ENG-101
| ENG-101 College Composition I |
ENG-102 or ENG-103 or ENG-112 or COM-101
| ENG-102 College Composition II |
| ENG-103 Technical Report Writing |
| ENG-112 Speech |
| COM-101 Interpersonal Communication |
Complete the following course:
TAKE MAT-102 (PREFERRED) OR MAT-100 or MAT-110 or MAT-111 or MAT-114
| MAT-102 Mathematics for the Health Science |
| MAT-100 College Algebra |
| MAT-110 Precalculus |
| MAT-111 Calculus I |
| MAT-114 Introduction Probabilities and Statistics |
Complete the following course:
TAKE PSY-101 or HUM-101
| PSY-101 Introduction to Psychology |
| HUM-101 Cultures and Values |
TAKE BIO-111 BIO-211.
| BIO-111 Anatomy and Physiology I |
| BIO-211 Anatomy and Physiology II |
EMT - Basic Certification
| EMT-990 EMT Basic Certification |
Complete the following courses:
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