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Saint Joseph's University's Paramedic Certificate

Offered by Saint Joseph’s University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health, our Paramedic Certificate will prepare you for a career saving lives and leading a team of medical professionals during emergencies. Designed for students who are currently certified as EMTs and have graduated high school (or have a GED), this program can be completed in as little as one year.

About The Paramedic Certificate

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Offered in Collaboration with Lancaster Emergency Medical Services

Experienced paramedics, pre-hospital registered nurses and physicians will lead you through paramedic courses, lectures, skill sessions and clinical/field training.

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Taught by Experienced Faculty in the Paramedic Field

Students in this certificate program will learn from and work alongside faculty who have a breadth of experience working as paramedics.

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Preparation to Receive Additional Certifications in Cardiac Support, Trauma and Pediatric Life

In addition to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic Certification Exam, this program also provides the preparation necessary to obtain the following certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • International Trauma Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Facts & Figures

$39,410

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary of a paramedic in 2022 is $39,410

100%

All paramedics were employed within 6 months of graduating and 100% passed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic Certification Exam (2017-2021)

1,200

Hours of clinical/field experience & paramedic classes

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Why Become a Paramedic in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania is home to countless emergency rooms and ambulances seeking paramedics, including:

  • Lancaster General Hospital
  • Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital
  • UPMC
  • Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania – Penn Presbyterian