Program Overview

Bachelor of Science In Paramedicine

Program Overview

The University of New Haven's paramedicine program is designed to prepare students to become a new breed of first responder – one who holds dual certification as both a firefighter and as a paramedic. The program is offered in partnership with Hartford Healthcare and provides hands-on learning experiences, including clinical rotations and internships.

Program Details

• Duration: Not specified
• Degree: Bachelor of Science
• Field: Paramedicine
• Certification: Dual certification as a firefighter and paramedic
• Partnership: Hartford Healthcare

Program Objectives

• Develop the skills that save lives
• Prepare students to become a new breed of first responder
• Provide hands-on learning experiences, including clinical rotations and internships

Program Structure

• Clinical Rotations: More than 700 hours of clinical and internship experience through multiple models of EMS services, including hospital-based and fire-based
• Internships: Students complete internships treating 100 real patients under the supervision of an experienced paramedic as a preceptor
• Experiential Education: 100% of students will experience experiential education using high fidelity manikins in real life simulation centers

Program Cost

• Academic Tuition and Fees: Based on enrollment status and number of credit hours
• Lab Fees: Used to support courses requiring specialized materials and/or a specialized learning environment
• Additional Costs: Students are responsible for the cost of uniforms, supplies (stethoscope), and books, as well as transportation to/from clinical and internship sites and any cost associated with meeting health/vaccination requirements

Admission Requirements

• Admission Process: Begins as early as the end of high school junior year
• Financial Aid: Available in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment

Career Opportunities

• Median National Salaries:
  • Director of Public Safety Programs: $70K
  • Disaster Prep Specialist: $70K
  • EMS System Coordinator: $71K
• Industry Growth Projections: 8% growth over the next decade

Program Accreditation

• Accreditation Status: Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
• Recognition: Recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the National Registry's Paramedic credentialing examination(s)