Which Paramedic Schools are in the State of New Jersey?

Paramedic Training Program in New Jersey

Ocean County College

In this program, you'll receive instruction in pediatric, obstetrical, gerontological, behavioral, trauma and airway management emergencies. You'll also learn about intensive therapeutics in cardiac care and pharmacology. Upon completion of the program, you'll receive certifications in cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support and prehospital trauma life support.

• Program Name: Paramedic Didactic Training Program
• Program Length: 400 hours
• Tuition and Fees: $4,555 per academic year for in-district residents, $5,095 for in-state residents, and $7,735 for out-of-state residents (for 2018-2019)
• Admission Requirements: MICU training hospital sponsorship, meet Ocean County College's admission requirements and current EMT certification for NJ
• School Type: 2-year, public (about 8,176 undergraduates)

Paramedic Certificate Programs in New Jersey

Camden County College

For this program, which prepares you for an entry-level paramedic position, previous ambulance service experience is beneficial. You'll take courses in physiology, anatomy and paramedic care in addition to participating in clinicals. Before you can complete a clinical, you may have to submit to a background check and a drug screening, as well as obtain a health clearance.

• Program Name: Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic Sciences
• Program Length: Six semesters
• Tuition and Fees: $4,320 per academic year for in-district residents, $4,440 for in-state residents, and $4,440 for out-of-state residents (for 2018-2019)
• Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent, EMT-B certification for NJ, CPR certification
• Admission Requirements: Interview, sponsorship from a NJ MICU hospital, college placement test
• School Type: 2-year, public (about 9,675 undergraduates)

Hudson County Community College

You'll take an advanced course in physiology and anatomy, along with courses in prehospital emergency care, medical emergencies and pharmacological intervention in your first semester. Courses offered during your second semester include emergency cardiac care and prehospital care for special populations. You'll complete a field internship in the third semester and take courses in trauma management and special prehospital operations.

• Program Name: Paramedic Science Certificate
• Program Length: Three semesters
• Tuition and Fees: $5,718 per academic year for in-district residents, $9,978 for in-state residents, and $14,028 for out-of-state residents (for 2018-2019)
• Prerequisites: College degree (associate's degree or higher) and college courses in anatomy and physiology, psychology, composition and math
• Admission Requirements: Jersey City Medical Center sponsorship, at least 18 years old, EMT-Basic certificate, driver's license for NJ and criminal background check
• School Type: 2-year, public (about 8,408 undergraduates)

Union County College

As part of this certificate program, you'll complete lecture courses on paramedic procedures along with a clinical and a field internship. Desirable skills include the abilities to communicate with various multicultural groups, act quickly and work independently, along with good judgment and leadership skills. Though not a strict requirement, this program is intended for students who have previously earned an academic degree.

• Program Name: Paramedic Certificate
• Program Length: Sixteen months
• Tuition and Fees: $5,140 per academic year for in-district residents, $10,280 for in-state residents, and $10,280 for out-of-state residents (for 2018-2019)
• Prerequisites: Nine general education credits (including English and math)
• Admission Requirements: Criminal background check, vaccinations, drug screening, hospital sponsorship and orientation session
• School Type: 2-year, public (about 9,412 undergraduates)

Paramedic Associate's Programs in New Jersey

Camden County College

This associate's degree program is geared towards licensed paramedics who want to advance into the areas of emergency medical services (EMS) management or education. Courses include English composition, computer literacy, paramedic care topics, EMS management or EMS education, medical terminology, biomedical ethics and lab science. The program will teach you more about the roles of paramedics, classroom instructors and EMS management systems.

• Program Name: Associate of Applied Science in Paramedic Educational Management
• Program Length: Three semesters
• Tuition and Fees: $4,320 per academic year for in-district residents, $4,440 for in-state residents, and $4,440 for out-of-state residents (for 2018-2019)
• Prerequisites: Paramedic certification for NJ
• School Type: 2-year, public (about 9,675 undergraduates)

Hudson County Community College

In this program, you'll take basic science and general education courses at Hudson Community College and complete your paramedic practicals, labs and lectures at Jersey City Medical Center. Courses include anatomy and physiology, pharmacological intervention, prehospital care in special populations, prehospital trauma management and emergency cardiac care. You'll also participate in a field internship.

• Program Name: Associate in Applied Science in Paramedic Science
• Program Length: Two years
• Tuition and Fees: $5,718 per academic year for in-district residents, $9,978 for in-state residents, and $14,028 for out-of-state residents (for 2018-2019)
• Prerequisites: EMT-B certificate
• Admission Requirements: 18 years old, driver's license for NJ, background check and Jersey City Medical Center sponsorship
• School Type: 2-year, public (about 8,408 undergraduates)

Clearly, the state of New Jersey offers plenty of opportunity for prospective students to pursue paramedic training.