Northeastern Junior College 2023-2024 Catalog
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician: Basic Certificate CIP 510904 (EMTB)
Upon completion of the Emergency Medical Technical Program the student will meet the prerequisite for taking the National Registry Examination for Emergency Medical Technicians. The program will teach skills in emergency treatment procedures as used with an ambulance service.
| Required Courses | 10 Credits |
| EMS 121 EMT Fundamentals | 3 |
| EMS 122 EMT Medical Emergencies | 4 |
| EMS 123 EMT Trauma Emergencies | 2 |
| EMS 170 Emergency Medical Technician - Clinical | 1 |
Emergency Medical Technician: Continuing Education
Northeastern is approved by the Colorado EMS Department as a Continuing Education Provider Group at the Basic and Intermediate level. Contact the EMS Coordinator for information about courses available.
Program Pending
*For more information please contact the department 970-521-6708.
EMT Paramedic Certificate: Paramedic Certificate CIP 510904 (EMPC)
The Emergency Medical Provider (EMP) program is designed for students seeking careers in emergency medicine. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to function within the Emergency Medical Services System. Courses progress from EMT to Paramedic. All programs meet or exceed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment requirements for certification eligibility. All EMS courses must be taken as an emphasis block of instruction as indicated below.
Students must be EMT certified from another institution, or complete EMS 1021, EMS 1022, and EMS 1023, and EMS 1070 and earn the EMT Certificate at NJC. Enrollment in Paramedic level courses require Colorado EMT IV, CPR certifications and BIO 1006.
The Paramedic 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 |
| 1361 Park Street |
| Clearwater, FL 33756 |
| 727-210-2350 |
| www.caahep.org |
| To contact CoAEMSP: |
| 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 |
| Rowlett TX 75088 |
| (214) 703-8445 |
| FAX (214) 703-8992 |
| www.coaemsp.org |
Program Admission Requirements
- National Criminal Background Check with no CCCS Disqualifying Offenses
- 10 panel drug screen (negative all fields)
- Required vaccinations
- Physician clearance letter
- Valid Colorado EMT card
- Proof of Colorado IV/IO endorsement
- Current healthcare provider CPR card
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Paramedic Required Courses |
45 Credits |
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EMS 2025 Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice |
3 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2026 Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice Lab |
2 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2027 Paramedic Special Considerations |
3 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2028 Paramedic Special Considerations Lab |
2 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2029 Paramedic Pharmacology |
3 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2030 Paramedic Pharmacology Lab |
2 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2031 Paramedic Cardiology |
5 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2032 Paramedic Cardiology Lab |
1 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2033 Paramedic Medical Emergencies |
4 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2034 Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab |
1 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2035 Paramedic Trauma Emergencies |
4 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2036 Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Lab |
1 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2037 Paramedic Internship Preparatory |
2 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2080 Paramedic Internship I |
6 |
Course Pending |
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EMS 2081 Paramedic Internship II
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6 |
Course Pending |
Accreditation statement:
"The Northeastern Junior College Paramedic program has a site visit scheduled for pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (www.caahep.org). This step in the process is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted."
Area for program outcomes:
- Detailing NREMT pass rate on first attempt
- NREMT pass rate overall