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Area of Study

Paramedic

Earn a Paramedic Certificate or Degree and Prepare for the National Registry Exam and Colorado Certification
Degree & Certificate Options
Transfer Degrees
Workforce Ready

Paramedic

Certificate
45 Credits
Curriculum
high-level responsibilities
Prepares students for the National Registry examination

Northeastern Junior College's Paramedic program provides specific training for those interested in attaining the highest level of certification for a pre-hospital worker. The paramedic program trains students in high-level responsibilities such as:

  • Loading heli-ambulance
  • Patient stabilization
  • Scene management
  • Advanced life support procedures
  • Patient transportation

The paramedic program also prepares students for the National Registry examination and Colorado state certification.

Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Northeastern Junior College Certificate of Occupational Proficiency and will be allowed to sit for the National Registry Paramedic Exam.

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EMT to Paramedic
EMS courses must be taken as an emphasis block of instruction

The Emergency Medical Provider (EMP) program is designed for students seeking careers in emergency medicine. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to function within the Emergency Medical Services System. Courses progress from EMT to Paramedic.

All programs meet or exceed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment requirements for certification eligibility. All EMS courses must be taken as an emphasis block of instruction as indicated below.

Students must be EMT certified from another institution, or complete EMS 1021, EMS 1022, and EMS 1023, and EMS 1070 and earn the EMT Certificate at NJC. Enrollment in Paramedic level courses require Colorado EMT IV, CPR certifications and BIO 1006.

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More Information

  • National Criminal Background Check with no CCCS Disqualifying Offenses
  • 10 panel drug screen (negative all fields)
  • Required vaccinations
  • Physician clearance letter
  • Valid Colorado EMT card
  • Proof of Colorado IV/IO endorsement
  • Current healthcare provider CPR card

Textbooks$800-$1200
Uniforms$200-300
Certification fees$50
Stethoscope$50
Clinical and internship feesVaries depending on travel
Disposable fee$200
Laptop$500
Testing fees$250