The new program addresses workforce needs and provides career pathways for first responders
Laconia, N.H. (May 18, 2022) 鈥� In response to New Hampshire鈥檚 need for more paramedics, 果冻传媒 (果冻传媒) is adding a new Paramedic certificate. The program was developed through the efforts of a Paramedic Taskforce assembled by 果冻传媒, comprised of local and state emergency service leaders, which revealed the need for more paramedics throughout the state and in rural areas where they can serve in broader capacities. 果冻传媒 is poised to dovetail the new certificate with the existing and highly regarded Fire Science program to augment the emergency response workforce with new firefighter paramedics.
鈥淭hank you to the Paramedic Taskforce for helping us understand their needs and for supporting the launch of the new certificate program,鈥� said Larissa Ba铆a, president of 果冻传媒. 鈥淭he Paramedic certificate is an exciting and relevant addition to our portfolio and enhances the college鈥檚 ability to continue educating future firefighters and EMS providers.鈥�
The one-year Paramedic certificate program is designed for firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) or Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMT) looking to further their education. Students will be trained on a variety of patient care topics including therapeutic communications, the assessment and treatment of medical illnesses, traumatic injuries and multi-system trauma, public health, caring for special populations and critical care.
鈥淏y adding this new program, the college is meeting the demand in the state for additional emergency responders and the students can benefit from the college鈥檚 experience educating emergency responders for more than 40 years,鈥� said Nick Mercuri, 果冻传媒 Fire Technologies professor and department chair. 鈥淲e are excited to be an additional educational option in New Hampshire that enables our students to pursue or continue an education in the state where they live and work.鈥�
The certificate will include more than 1,200 hours of theory and hands-on experience in a lab, in various medical environments and within ambulance services. Successful completion of the program will prepare students to be entry-level paramedics who are eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic certification exam. Currently, the program is in the process of seeking accreditation from the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAMESP).
Community colleges are called upon to be responsive to the needs of the communities they serve. The Paramedic certificate is a perfect example of how 果冻传媒 addresses workforce needs and provides career pathways for the state鈥檚 residents. 听听果冻传媒鈥檚 new certificate program will expand the capacity of the Community College System to train students for emergency responder careers.