Paramedic Education Program

The Yale New Haven Health EMS Education Paramedic Program is a State of Connecticut approved educational program and is based on the current National Standard Curriculum for Paramedic Training and the current National Educational Standards document of the U.S. NHTSA. The Yale New Haven Health EMS Education Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). 

We offer several different program formats including our full program, accelerated program, , and an RN to Paramedic bridge program.

During the course, the student will study advanced level anatomy and physiology and pathological processes. The student will learn advanced patient assessment techniques and treatment modalities including advanced airway management, IV insertion, fluid resuscitation, cardiac monitoring, drug and electrical therapies for medical and trauma-related emergences. At the conclusion of the program, students will be eligible to test at the paramedic level with the National Registry and will have earned certifications from the American Heart Association and the National Association of EMTs in ACLS, PALS, EPC, PHTLS, AMLS and TECC.

Eligibility, Application Process and Tuition

To be eligible to attend the Paramedic Education Program, you must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid EMT certification and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. To obtain a complete list of eligibility requirements, please contact Paul Clini, Paramedic Program Coordinator at [email protected].

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  Echo Hose Ambulance Satellite Program Information
  Health Assessment Form
  New Haven Paramedic Program Information
  Paramedic Programs Application 

Applications can also be obtained in person at our office located at 77D Willow St. New Haven, or by email from the Paramedic Program Coordinator. The completed application and all required documents must be submitted to Paul Clini, Paramedic Program Coordinator, in person or via email. Upon receipt of a completed application, you will be invited to take a brief entrance exam to assess your reading comprehension, math, anatomy and physiology, and EMT skills and then an interview with the program coordinators.

The current tuition for the Paramedic Education Program is $11,620 (includes ebooks and uniforms).

We accept the GI Bill, and have multiple payment plan options for all Paramedic program tuitions.

Accreditation

The Yale New Haven Health EMS Education paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

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