{"id":19574,"date":"2025-03-25T10:03:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T14:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/?post_type=programs&#038;p=19574"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:17:50","slug":"paramedic-certificate","status":"publish","type":"degrees","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/programs\/paramedic-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Paramedic"},"featured_media":19756,"parent":0,"menu_order":56,"template":"","meta":{"wpcf-pubdate":"1774372670","wpcf-contact-label":"","wpcf-special-cori":"","wpcf-altname":"","wpcf-nurapp":"","wpcf-text-link":"","wpcf-dept-or-program-link":"","wpcf-mkt-overview":"This rigorous program prepares Emergency Medical Technicians for Massachusetts and National Registry Certification as Paramedics. It covers all aspects of advanced life support care and prepares its graduates to function as Paramedics in a variety of settings. Our CoAEMPS-accredited program starts every fall, meets two evenings per week plus an average of two Saturdays a month for 11 months, followed by 6-9 months of continued clinical and field internship experiences.","wpcf-more":"This program follows a\u00a0specific sequence of required courses.\u00a0100% attendance at all classes and clinical sessions is required. A strict attendance policy forces the supervised makeup of all missed work.\u00a0<strong>Classes must be completed sequentially within 24 months of beginning the program; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">we do not accept transfer into our paramedic program<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0Consult our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academic-affairs\/students\/student-handbook\/\">Student Handbook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/calendar\/\">academic calendar<\/a>\u00a0for policies and important dates.\r\n\r\nThe paramedic program is a comprehensive course of study in advanced life support care.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lecture Schedule<\/strong>\r\n<strong>Section 1:<\/strong> Tue\/Thurs 5-9:30 p.m.\r\n<strong>Section 2:<\/strong> Mon\/Wed 5-9:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n<strong>Both sections meet together on scheduled Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 911爆料网 <\/strong>for\u00a0skills labs, seminar teaching and other specialty topics.\r\n\r\nParamedic students are required to purchase paramedic program shirts and texts. There are lab fees which cover the cost of drug screen testing, national background check and the costs of ACLS, PALS, PHTLS and PEARS certifications, disposable goods, instructor\/student ratios and initial NREMT examination fee. Students are required to cover the costs associated with travel to and from clinical and field sites.","wpcf-mkt-study":"911爆料网's Paramedic Certificate\u00a0Program is a comprehensive course of study in advanced life support care.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lecture Schedule<\/strong>\r\n<strong>Section 1:<\/strong> Tue\/Thurs 5-9:30pm\r\n<strong>Section 2:<\/strong> Mon\/Wed 5-9:30pm\r\n\r\n<strong>Both sections meet together on scheduled Saturdays, 9am to 5pm\u00a0at 911爆料网\u00a0<\/strong>for\u00a0skills labs, seminar teaching and other specialty topics.","wpcf-copychoice":"s","wpcf-mkt-consider":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>You are a currently certified Basic or Advanced\u00a0EMT (minimum 75 patient contacts)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You want to improve and upgrade your patient care knowledge, ability and confidence<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You are willing to make a serious commitment of time and energy to complete this demanding program<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","wpcf-calendar":"<div class=\"calendar\">\r\n\r\n[events_list blog=\"1\" category=\"49194\"]\r\n<div class=\"event\">\r\n<div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"#_EVENTURL\"><img src=\"#_EVENTIMAGEURL\" alt=\"#_EVENTNAME 911爆料网 event\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"info\">\r\n<p class=\"event-name\"><a href=\"#_EVENTURL\"><span>#_EVENTNAME<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"time\">#l #F #j - #g:#i#a<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"loc\">#_LOCATIONNAME<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"other\">#_EVENTEXCERPT{0,0}<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/events_list]\r\n\r\n<\/div>","wpcf-header-image":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2013\/10\/ems.jpg","wpcf-twoplus":"0","wpcf-accreditation":"Accredited by the\u00a0<strong>Commonwealth of Massachusetts\u2019 Office for Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)<\/strong>, <strong>CoAEMSP<\/strong> (#600741) and <strong>CAAHEP<\/strong>","wpcf-note":"The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Office for Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) and has a current LOR from COAEMSP #600741.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Paramedic program requires a special admission process.<\/strong> Applicants must have current Basic EMT or Advanced EMT certification, have at least 75 ambulance patient care experiences, and complete a written Basic EMT test administered by the Program; placement beyond or satisfactory completion of ENG 090, ENG 094 (COL 090), MAT 090 or MAT 090S. Students must complete health requirements no later than August 1st of the year they are accepted into the PMC program. Students must be 18 years of age to begin classes in the program.\r\n\r\nAll students entering the Paramedic program will be required to have a CORI (Criminal Offenders Record Information) check. For more information please refer to page [CORIpageN]. A student with a charge in the Lifetime Presumptive Disqualification Category is ineligible for placement in the Paramedic Program. Discretionary Disqualification Category charges will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Some clinical facilities will run their own CORIs on students and may require a drug test screening. Applicants need to know that individuals with a record of conviction by a Court of Law will be required to provide a complete explanation to the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) in order to be permitted to take the certification exam.\r\n\r\nEXTRA COSTS: Paramedic students are required to purchase malpractice insurance, lab coats, paramedic program shirts, and texts. There are lab fees which cover the costs of ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, and PEPP certifications, disposable goods, instructor\/student ratios, and examination supplies. Students are required to cover the cost of drug screen testing and costs associated with travel to and from clinical and field sites. Students are also required to cover the costs of national certifying examinations and state certification\/licensure fees.","wpcf-code":"PMC","wpcf-degree-type":"Certificate","wpcf-credits":"29","wpcf-alt-certname":"0","wpcf-catalog-description":"As a certified basic or advanced EMT, you can complete 911爆料网\u2019s paramedic certificate to take the next step in your career. Our rigorous program covers all aspects of advanced life support care, such as advanced patient assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment plans and implementation. The paramedic certificate program starts each fall. It meets on campus two evenings per week, as well as an average of two Saturdays a month. The program can be completed in as few as 15 months and includes 600 hours of clinical and field time.","wpcf-catalog-next-steps":"The curriculum of 911爆料网\u2019s paramedic program meets the most recent national standard requirements for paramedic education and prepares you to take the National Registry certification examination. Paramedics go on to work with fire departments, ambulance services, hospital emergency departments and in other clinical settings where advanced emergency care skills are required.","wpcf-cori":"1","wpcf-masstrans":"0","wpcf-healthoccs":"1","wpcf-special-admit":"1","wpcf-special-docs":{"wpcf-fields-checkboxes-option-387b9e3ee0d8af5d50e78f84a3ae4dbe-2":["info"],"wpcf-fields-checkboxes-option-a11b6d21ff9c10dafbf20bde2d1ca7d2-1":["app"],"wpcf-fields-checkboxes-option-1d11e3dd276e0ee8a12581979cd0d761-1":["health"]},"wpcf-contact-types":"Contact","wpcf-contacts":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Laura Earl, Admissions Contact for Health Occupations Programs, Office: C103, (413) 775-1816, email: <a href=\"mailto:earl@gcc.mass.edu\">earl@gcc.mass.edu<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dawn Josefski, Program Director, Office: E130B, (413) 775-1761, email: <a href=\"mailto:josefski@gcc.mass.edu\">josefski@gcc.mass.edu<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","wpcf-include-program-note":"1","wpcf-special-seqs":"This program follows a\u00a0specific sequence of required courses.\u00a0100% attendance at all classes and clinical sessions is required. A strict attendance policy forces the supervised makeup of all missed work. <strong>Classes must be completed sequentially\u00a0within 24 months of beginning the program.<\/strong> Consult our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academic-affairs\/students\/student-handbook\/\">Student Handbook<\/a> and <a href=\"\/academics\/calendar\/\">academic calendar<\/a> for policies and important dates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall 1<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>EMS 105 \u2013 Principles of Advanced Life Support (5 credits)<\/strong>\r\nIntroduces the certified EMT to principles of Department of Transportation Advanced Life Support Curriculum.\u00a0 Students study roles and responsibilities, EMS systems, legal and ethical issues, patient assessment, fundamentals of respiration and advanced airway management.\u00a0 This course includes the fundamentals of perfusion and techniques of intravenous therapy.\r\n\r\n<em>In order to progress from Fall 1 to January Intersession, and from January Intersession to Spring 1, a minimum grade of 80% must be achieved.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>January Intersession<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>EMS 202 \u2013 Pharmacology (2 credits)<\/strong>\r\nIntroduces pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.\u00a0 The course includes a review of the metric system.\u00a0 Students calculate drug dosage concentrations and IV medication infusion rates.\u00a0 The course introduces basic concepts of pathophysiology.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spring\u00a01<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>EMS 203 \u2013 Management of Medical and Shock-Trauma Emergencies (8 credits)<\/strong>\r\nExpands upon pharmacological interventions and integrates patient management skills with medical and trauma situations encountered by paramedics.\u00a0 This course includes the pathophysiology and management of disease processes and shock-trauma conditions.\u00a0 It provides special considerations of neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, medical incident command and rescue situations.\u00a0 Students begin limited clinical experiences.\u00a0 Students receive Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification and Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP-Advanced Life Support) certification upon successful course completion.\r\n\r\n<em>In order to progress from Spring 1\u00a0to Summer Session, and from Summer Session to Fall 2 and completion of clinical and field experience, a minimum grade of\u00a080% must be achieved.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Summer Session<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>EMS 204 \u2013 Management of Cardiovascular\u00a0Emergencies (8 credits)<\/strong>\r\nA comprehensive approach to adult cardiac emergencies encountered by paramedics. The course includes cardiovascular pathophysiology, 3-lead and 12-lead dysrhythmia interpretation techniques, dysrhythmia management, electrical therapy and cardiac pharmacology. Students practice intensive patient management simulations. The student receives Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon successful course completion.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall 2 - <\/strong><em>Completion of clinical,\u00a0monthly scheduled meetings, case study presentations, simulation scenarios, field clearance exam and a weekend PALS class<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>EMS 210 - Paramedic Clinical (2 credits)<\/strong>\r\nProvides students with continued practice of invasive skills and patient management under the supervision and direction of licensed hospital staff.\u00a0 Students attend 5 class meetings, integrate advanced patient management simulations and produce a research paper based on clinical experiences. Students attend Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2-day class.\r\n\r\n<strong>EMS 211 - Paramedic Fieldwork Internship I (2 credits)<\/strong>\r\nProvides assignments with certified Paramedics. Students perform pre-hospital treatment under supervision.\r\n\r\n<strong>January\/Spring 2<\/strong> -\u00a0<em>Final completion of field time, field capstone, 911爆料网 paramedic completion (cognitive and sim scenarios) and NREMT exams<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>EMS 212 - Paramedic Field Internship II (2 credits)\r\n<\/strong>Continuation and completion of fieldwork assignments with certified Paramedics. 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Motor coordination may be defined as the ability to make a movement or response quickly and accurately<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Possess the visual acuity necessary to perform technical skills and to make precise discriminations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Have sufficient verbal ability and auditory perception to be able to perform comprehensive patient assessment, management and transport<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Be able to effectively communicate with patients, bystanders and other health care providers. Communication involves speech, reading, writing, and awareness of emotional messages included in body language, tone and presentation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Have the emotional stability and maturity to exercise sound judgment while effectively completing patient care activities<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/su_spoiler]\r\n\r\n[su_spoiler title=\"Occupational Risks\"]\r\n\r\nProvision of emergency medical services poses inherent occupational risks for EMS responders. 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Admission and transfer offices at any college or university can advise you on applying your credits towards an associate or baccalaureate degree.","wpcf-risks":"","wpcf-standards":"","wpcf-risks-standards":"4088","wpcf-program-contact":"<table class=\"healthoccs-contacts\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Dawn Josefski<\/strong>\r\nAssociate Dean of Allied Health<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>General <em>program<\/em> information<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>(413) 775-1761\r\n<a href=\"mailto:josefski@gcc.mass.edu\">josefski@gcc.mass.edu<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>"},"discipline":[70,29874],"availability":[],"areas":[30000,47669],"class_list":["post-19574","degrees","type-degrees","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","discipline-health-occupations","discipline-helping-occupations","areas-health-helping-professions","areas-mm-health"],"toolset-meta":{"health-occs-info":{"calendar-id-application":{"type":"numeric","raw":"90051"},"calendar-id-transcript":{"type":"numeric","raw":"90055"},"application-url":{"type":"url","raw":"https:\/\/connect.gcc.mass.edu\/register\/?id=292999be-2a29-4e20-9669-a0a2e3eea43b"},"special-admission":{"type":"wysiwyg","raw":"Applicants must be at least 18 years of age; have current Basic EMT or Advanced EMT certification; have at least 75 ambulance patient care experiences; and place beyond or complete ENG 090 with a passing grade.\r\n\r\nAll students entering the paramedic program will be required to have a CORI (Criminal Offenders Record Information) check. 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Students must complete health requirements no later than August 1st of the year they are accepted into the PMC program. Students must be 18 years of age to begin classes in the program.\r\n\r\nAll students entering the Paramedic program will be required to have a CORI (Criminal Offenders Record Information) check. For more information please refer to page [CORIpageN]. A student with a charge in the Lifetime Presumptive Disqualification Category is ineligible for placement in the Paramedic Program. Discretionary Disqualification Category charges will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Some clinical facilities will run their own CORIs on students and may require a drug test screening. Applicants need to know that individuals with a record of conviction by a Court of Law will be required to provide a complete explanation to the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) in order to be permitted to take the certification exam.\r\n\r\nEXTRA COSTS: Paramedic students are required to purchase malpractice insurance, lab coats, paramedic program shirts, and texts. There are lab fees which cover the costs of ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, and PEPP certifications, disposable goods, instructor\/student ratios, and examination supplies. Students are required to cover the cost of drug screen testing and costs associated with travel to and from clinical and field sites. Students are also required to cover the costs of national certifying examinations and state certification\/licensure fees."},"longnote":{"type":"wysiwyg","raw":""},"special-cori":{"type":"wysiwyg","raw":""},"special-wl":{"type":"wysiwyg","raw":""}},"program-info":{"discipline-overview":{"type":"textarea","raw":"Build the patient care knowledge, medical skills and confidence necessary to advance your career in emergency medicine"},"catalog-description":{"type":"wysiwyg","raw":"As a certified basic or advanced EMT, you can complete 911爆料网\u2019s paramedic certificate to take the next step in your career. Our rigorous program covers all aspects of advanced life support care, such as advanced patient assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment plans and implementation. The paramedic certificate program starts each fall. It meets on campus two evenings per week, as well as an average of two Saturdays a month. 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There are lab fees which cover the cost of drug screen testing, national background check and the costs of ACLS, PALS, PHTLS and PEARS certifications, disposable goods, instructor\/student ratios and initial NREMT examination fee. Students are required to cover the costs associated with travel to and from clinical and field sites."},"catalog-next-steps":{"type":"wysiwyg","raw":"The curriculum of 911爆料网\u2019s paramedic program meets the most recent national standard requirements for paramedic education and prepares you to take the National Registry certification examination. 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