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Paramedic Science Certificate (CRT.PAR)

RCBC Paramedic Science students grouped outside ambulance in classroom

Become a nationally-registered paramedic (NREMT-P). This program combines classroom instruction with high-fidelity laboratory simulation and clinical experiences to encourage critical thought in caring for patients requiring emergency assistance. 

Program Overview

This program provides the required professional courses needed for both the New Jersey State and National Registry Certifications as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic. Instruction takes place in the classroom, hospital and in the field with preceptors on the Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU).

Rowan College at Burlington County follows the national standard curriculum promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

This program has a pre-admission requirement of BIO 110/111.

PRIOR TO APPLYING

 Course TitleCredits
BIO 110Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I3
BIO 111Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Lab I1

YEAR ONE

Semester 1Course TitleCredits
PAR 111Principles of Paramedic Science I8
PAR 112Paramedic Skills & Scenario Lab I2
 Total10
Semester 2Course TitleCredits
PAR 113Principles Clinical Practice I1
PAR 121Principles of Paramedic Science II4
PAR 122Paramedic Skills & Scenario Lab II1
PAR 123Paramedic Clinical Practice II1
 Total7
Semester 3Course TitleCredits
PAR 231Principles of Paramedic Science III4
PAR 232Paramedic Skills & Scenario Lab III1
PAR 233Paramedic Clinical Practice III2
BIO 114Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology II3
BIO 115Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Lab II1
 Total11

YEAR TWO

Semester 4Course TitleCredits
PAR 242Paramedic Skills & Scenario Lab IV2
PAR 243Paramedic Clinical Practice IV2
 Total4
Semester 5Course TitleCredits
PAR 252Paramedic Skills & Scenario Lab V1
PAR 253Paramedic Field Internship I3
 Total4
Semester 6Course TitleCredits
PAR 262Paramedic Skills & Scenario VI1
PAR 263Paramedic Field Internship II3
 Total4
Semester 7Course TitleCredits
PAR 271Paramedic Capstone Course2
PAR 272Paramedic Skills & Scenario Lab VII1
PAR 273Paramedic Field Residency2
 Total5
 Program Total49

 The curriculum may be subject to change based on necessity and program standards

Students applying to Rowan College at Burlington County Paramedic Science program​ are required by New Jersey regulations to obtain a clinical sponsor. In-hospital clinical and field internship should be completed at the sponsor hospital and MICU. Sponsorship information and resources will be available for review by applicant during the candidate assessment process.

Please Note: Requesting sponsorship does NOT guarantee admission to the program.

The program will admit students twice per calendar year, fall and spring semester. The following is information on the admissions process used to evaluate applications, candidates and prepare students for success.

Applying to RCBC does not automatically allow you to enroll in paramedic studies. Admission to the Paramedic Sciences program is selective and requires a separate application, basic EMT skills assessment and interview process.

In accordance with NJ OEMS regulation, all potential candidates must:

  1. Be at least 18 years of age;
  2. Have a high school diploma or GED;
  3. Hold a current and valid EMT certification;
  4. Hold a current American Heart Association, American Red Cross or National Safety Council CPR certification;
  5. Be physically capable of performing all required skills of a paramedic student; and
  6. Not have been convicted of any crime, or an offense involving drugs or moral turpitude.  An applicant may apply for a waiver of this requirement from the Commissioner of Health or designee.

In addition, the RCBC Paramedic Science Program requires:

  1. Completed Paramedic Science Program Application
  2. Anatomy and Physiology courses must be completed within the past five (5) years. If the course work is greater than (5) years old; students are required to retake or audit the courses at RCBC (BIO 110/111;BIO114/115);
  3. Students are required to obtain a “C” or better to transfer courses from another college or university if applicable. Please refer to the Paramedic Science Program curriculum for the exact list of general education courses;
  4. Students must complete a placement exam in order to confirm basic skills competency. Further information is supplied once the testing is completed.

What happens after completing the Spring 2025 Paramedic Science Admissions Application for Rowan College at Burlington County?

Thank you for completing the Spring 2025 Paramedic Science Admissions Application for Rowan College at Burlington County. Applicants to the Spring 2025 cohort should expect to be contacted via RCBC Student Email within one week of application submission to inform them of their next steps. This message will be from paramedic@rcbc.edu. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at paramedic@rcbc.edu

The Paramedic Science Program at Rowan College at Burlington County in partnership with Virtua Health System Inc. is accredited through the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Additionally, the program is accredited by the new Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.

The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report provides information for the calendar year 2022. Success rates for year 2022 are available and success rated for 2023 will be available in May 2025. The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 100%. The most recent retention rate was 77.8%. Positive placement rate for graduates was 100%. Positive placement is defined by CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program.

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Program Contact

Paramedic Science

paramedic@rcbc.edu

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College Catalog

Want more information about the courses you’ll need to complete this degree and what you will achieve with it? 
 

The overall program goal is to prepare competent entry level paramedics in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels. Students will be prepared to become a nationally-registered paramedic (NREMT-P). The program combines classroom instruction with high fidelity laboratory simulation and clinical experiences to encourage critical thought in the care of patients requiring emergency assistance.

Program Outcomes

 202220212020
NREMT/State Test Pass Rate100%100%100%
Retention Rate77.8%69%81.8%
Positive (Job) Placement100%100%100%

Accreditations

The Rowan College at Burlington County Paramedic Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org

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Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) 

To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445 www.coaemsp.org