Paramedic Certificate
Program Description
College-approved Certificate
The Paramedic Certificate Program is an twenty month program that includes classroom work, practical labs, in-hospital clinical rotations, and field internships. The program prepares the student to practice in the field and to be eligible for the National Registry of EMTs Paramedic certification exam.
The Paramedic Certificate is a selective admissions program. View our Selective Admissions page.
The potential candidate must complete the the Massasoit Community College Application.
This program is NOT eligible for Financial Aid.
- Patient assessment
- Advanced airway management
- Vascular access
- EKG interpretation and treatment
- Emergency pharmacology
- Management of medical emergencies
- Management of trauma emergencies
Career Opportunities
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of paramedic jobs in 2012 were 239,100. The job is projected to grow from 2012 to 2022 by 23% (faster than the average 11% job growth). Projected employment change from 2012 to 2022 is 55,300 new paramedics.
Nationwide Employment Opportunities
National Registry certification allows for reciprocity in most of the United States.
Salary Outlook
According to the Journal of Emergency Medical Services, the national average salary is $50,835 per year (2016).
Job Opportunities
Municipalities, Fire Departments, private ambulance companies, hospitals, clinics.
Related Job Titles
EMT-Paramedic, Paramedic
| # of students | Percentage passed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | No Students Eligible | n/a | |
| 2015 | No Students Eligible | n/a | |
| 2016 | |||
| First Attempt Written Exam | 5 | 80% | |
| First Attempt Practical Exam | 4 | 100% | |
| Retention Rate | 88% | ||
| 2018 | |||
| First Attempt Written Exam | 19 | 95% | |
| First Attempt Practical Exam | 18 | 100% | |
| 2019 | |||
| Initial Written Exam | 14 | 87.50% | |
| Initial Practical Exam | 14 | 100% | |
| Retention – 100% | |||
| Positive Job Placement | 100% | ||
| 2020 | |||
| Initial Written Exam | 73.30% | ||
| Initial Practical Exam | 100% | ||
| Attrition | 7% | ||
| Retention | 93% | ||
| Positive Job Placement | 100% | ||
| 2021 CoAEMSP Statistics | |||
| Initial Written Exam | 87.50% | ||
| Initial Practical Exam | 100% | ||
| Attrition | 0% | ||
| Retention | 100% | ||
| Positive Job Placement | 100% | ||
| 2022 CoAEMSP Statistics | |||
| Initial Written Exam | 74% | ||
| Initial Practical Exam | 100% | ||
| Attrition | 12% | ||
| Retention | 88% | ||
| Positive Job Placement | 95% | ||