The University of New Haven Paramedicine program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the National Registry's Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation. To contact CoAEMSP: visit or call (214) 703-8445.
A paramedic has a level of knowledge, skill, and treatment capabilities that are significantly beyond those of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and which can dramatically improve a patient’s outcome at the hospital. In response to the need for these uniquely trained emergency medical care professionals, the University of New Haven developed its paramedicine program. This program will prepare you to become a new breed of first responder – one who holds dual certification as both a firefighter and as a paramedic.
Hands-on learning will be a major part of your education. You’ll ride along with ambulance services and take patients’ vitals. You’ll practice doing chest compressions and starting IV lines on high-fidelity mannequins. You’ll become part of teams who care for patients in whatever medical emergency unfolds. The goal of the paramedicine program is to make your education as real-world as it gets.
The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade. Click here to view the full report.
Director of Public Safety Programs
8% Growth 2017-2027
Disaster Prep Specialist
8% Growth 2017-2027
EMS System Coordinator
8% Growth 2017-2027
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing an Associate of Science or a Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine, check out the Academic Catalog:
Medical emergencies represent over 80% of the modern fire department’s responses today. This has resulted in a majority of the fire departments seeking fully trained paramedics to fill job openings. Across the country, there is a shortage of paramedics to fill all the available Firefighter/Paramedic positions resulting a robust job market for paramedics. Here at the University of New Haven, students are able to earn their Paramedicine B.S. Degree complete with National Registry Certification as a Paramedic and achieve a minor in Fire Science simultaneously. This innovative program takes a student with little or no experience and prepares them to be the top candidates to fill today’s modern fire department positions.
Get an inside look at what differentiates the University of New Haven and how your experiences as a student will prepare you for success.
Classroom, clinical rotations, and labs are 100% supported by Hartford Healthcare.
All students complete internships treating 100 real patients under the supervision of an experienced paramedic as a preceptor.
100% of students will experience experiential education using high fidelity manikins in real life simulation centers.
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
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Learn MoreAll University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.
From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.
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Whether you're still in high school or are transferring from another college, we offer full- and part-time opportunities for undergraduates from inside the U.S. and abroad. The admission process can begin as early as the end of your high school junior year.
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We offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. Funds are available from federal and state governments, private sponsors, and from university resources. More than 85 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.
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The University’s B.S. Paramedicine students can start the path toward becoming a Paramedic or EMT.
Please note that we are currently working through the states' requirements and will update this information as we make the determinations. Students who are interested in working in any of these states should also contact the appropriate state board.
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