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Dec 05, 2025
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Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Catalog
Paramedic Certificate
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School: Health Sciences and Wellness
Academic Dept: Paramedic
HEGIS: 5299
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2025 to Summer 2026. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
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Program Description
The Paramedic Certificate program at SUNY Westchester Community College offers a direct path to becoming a certified paramedic, preparing students to handle the highest level of pre-hospital emergency care. Through intensive coursework and hands-on clinical experiences, students gain the essential skills and knowledge to qualify for New York State Department of Health certification and the National Registry EMT-Paramedic (NREMT-P) credential. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, this program is an ideal choice for those looking to enter a rewarding and impactful career in emergency medical services. Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will: -
To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive learning domain. -
To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the psychomotor learning domain. -
To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the affective learning domain. Minimum Expected Goal To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Accreditation
Accrediting Body:
The Paramedic Certificate 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 (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Email: mail@caahep.org or ExecutiveDirector@caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 214-703-8445 Accreditation Status: Accredited, January 2018 Accreditation Period: No expiration Next Review: Annual reporting Graduate Outcomes 2023: | Results on National Registry or NYS Written Exam | 100% | | Retention Rates | 58.8% | | Positive Job Placement | 100% | Program Notes
No additional notes for this program. Program Requirements
Required Courses - 40 credits Program Map
The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Minimum Total Credits: 40 |
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