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Certification in Paramedic Technology

If you are good in a crisis – calm, levelheaded, and capable of making good decisions quickly – you will thrive as a paramedic. NECC’s program will teach you how to provide immediate treatment to people in need, and transport them quickly to clinics, hospitals, and other emergency care centers.

How to get started in paramedic technology

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Program Costs

Program Costs

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Program Info

Program Info

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Faculty & Contact

David J. Weber, Esq., NRP, FP-C

Phone: 978-665-5873
Email: dweber@necc.mass.edu
Office LC303

Additional Program Information

NECC’s Paramedic Program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the national guidelines for paramedic education. The goal of the program is to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

Outcomes and Associated Information

Outcomes and Associated Information

The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2021.

National Registry of Emergency Medical technicians Examinations
Employment of Successful Candidates

Year   Number of Students Percentage Passed
2022 Cumulative Practical Exam Attempts 7 100%
  Cumulative Written Exam Attempts 7 86%
  Employment of Certified Candidates 7 100%
2021 Cumulative Practical Exam Attempts 6 100%
  Cumulative Written Exam Attempts 6 84%
  Employment of Certified Candidates 7 100%
2020 Cumulative Practical Exam Attempts 8 100%
  Cumulative Written Exam Attempts 8 100%
  Employment of Certified Candidates 8 100%
2019 Cumulative Practical Exam Attempts 10 90%
  Cumulative Written Exam Attempts 10 75%
  Employment of Certified Candidates 9 100%

Successful Credentialing Four Year Running Total
Retention data

From 1/1/2019 thru to 12/31/2022 a total of thirty-two (32) graduates sought certification with twenty-eight (28) obtaining NREMT-Paramedic status. (87.5%) Class Cohort 2020-2021 Retention: 84.6%

Accreditation Agency

Accreditation Agency

The NECC Paramedic Technology Program is Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep) 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 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 727-210-2350 CAAHEP website   To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 Phone: (214) 703-8445 Fax: (214) 703-8992 COAEMSP website

Credit for Prior Learning or Work Experience

With NECC’s Credit for Prior Learning, you can move through the program at a faster pace and graduate sooner! These credits are covered free-of-charge for eligible Massachusetts learners.

Support for Every Student

NECC offers a variety of student support services, including tutoring, counseling, and academic advising, to help students thrive academically. Want to transfer to NECC? Our advisors are happy to assist you.

Accommodations at NECC

As an ADA-compliant institution, NECC is committed to serving the needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities, including those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. We partner with multiple entities are dedicated to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all members of the NECC community.

Do you have a documented disability? Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing? If so, the Center for Accessibility Resources & Services (CARS) can connect you to the services you need to thrive at NECC.

Free Community College

MassEducate & MassReconnect

No tuition. No fees. And both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for eligible students.

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