Paramedic Science Program Curriculum Associates Degree

The Program for Pre-hospital Medicine at Jersey City Medical Center is a two-year course of study, leading to an Associates Degree in Applied Science from Hudson County Community College. Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for paramedic instruction and the academic requirements of Hudson County Community College, this program is designed to provide the student with the cognitive and psychomotor skills that are essential in performing the duties of an EMT-P. The JCMC/HCCC program offers a broad-based and comprehensive educational experience in some of the best clinical settings in the Northeast. The course is comprised of formal classroom instruction, a variety of clinical rotations, and a comprehensive field internship. The JCMC/HCCC EMT-P program, because of its academic setting, demands student commitment, excellent instruction, and dedication to life-long learning. For these reasons, the EMT-P course incorporates a variety of teaching methods - including lecture, small group activities, student teaching sessions, and skills laboratories. Students are encouraged and supported by their instructors to take responsibility for their learning, and to develop a knowledge base that will make them leaders in the Emergency Medical Services field.

The total number of General Education and Science courses equals 33 credits. Prior to the first Paramedic course, students must complete the HOBET Exam and 17 credits of college education, which includes BIO 111 MAT 102, ENG 101, and PSY 101. In addition, it is expected that students complete College Survival Skills within their first year of enrollment.