Curriculum for Pre-Hospital Medicine: Paramedic Science Program
Major: Paramedic Science
Degree: Paramedic Science Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Requirements and Course Descriptions
Paramedic Science AAS General Education Requirements
Complete CSS-100
Complete the following groups:
COMPLETE ENG-101
ENG-102 or ENG-103 or ENG-112 or COM-101
Complete the following course:
TAKE MAT-102 (PREFERRED) OR MAT-100 or MAT-110 or MAT-111 or MAT-114
Complete the following course:
TAKE PSY-101 or HUM-101
TAKE BIO-111, BIO-211
Paramedic Science AAS Major Requirements
EMT - Basic Certification
Complete the following courses:
The Program for Pre-Hospital Medicine at RWJBarnabas Health is a 2-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 a Paramedic.
The RWJBH/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 RWJBH/HCCC Paramedic program, because of its academic setting, demands student commitment, excellent instruction and dedication to lifelong learning. For these reasons, the Paramedic courses 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.