Here's what we offer at the New England EMS Institute


Classes Continuing Education

 

EMT-Basic Program

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) offers an exciting and challenging health-care career for individuals interested in providing emergency care in the pre-hospital setting. EMT-Basic licensure qualifies the student for an entry-level position as an emergency care provider with municipal and private ambulance services as well as some hospital emergency departments. The growing recognition of the EMT as a professional member of the health-care team has expanded career opportunities for graduates. EMT-Basics are the cornerstone of EMS in the United States.

Basic EMTs are taught to systematically evaluate a patient’s condition and provide assessment-based treatment. Our program follows the 1994 National Standard Curriculum for the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, with supplementary materials added to meet the latest New Hampshire Transition requirements. The curriculum includes airway management, oxygen therapy, patient assessment, medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, special patient populations, and EMS operations. We teach using interactive classroom lectures, dynamic hands-on practical training, and a field internship with a busy ambulance service.

Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs examination and subsequently apply for state licensure. Our program is approved by both the New Hampshire and Massachusetts state EMS offices. Note that in addition to the meeting times listed, each program will meet on one Friday night for Hazardous Materials training and on one Saturday day for Vehicle Extrication training. Details of these times are available; just call our office.

Prerequisites: 18 years of age prior to the practical examination, Current BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR) card, dated 7/1/06 or newer.   (This CPR course is available at NEEMSI, please inquire)
Included Materials: Course Handouts
Required Materials: Textbook, Workbook, Uniform, Testing Fees, NREMT Fee
Duration: Over 140 hours (four months at two nights per week)
Tuition: $675.00
Programs:

Summer 2008 Daytime (Wed. & Fri. Days, 9am to 5pm) Begins June 9th and ends August 6th 2008

Summer 2008 (Tuesday & Thursday Nights 6pm to 10pm) Begins May 6th and ends August 21,2008

Fall 2008 (Tuesday & Thursday Nights 6pm to 10pm) Begins September 4th and ends December 18,2008

Register here.

Applicants to the EMT-Basic Program, please note:

To protect the health and safety of students and patients, students entering the EMT-Basic program’s field internship must maintain a health insurance policy and must present documentation of the following:

  • A test for tuberculosis administered within the six months prior to the start of the first clinical rotation.
  • Proof of immunity against Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella (German Measles), documented as either a series of two vaccinations (MMR), or positive titer to each Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella.
  • Proof of immunity to the Hepatitis B Virus, documented as a positive titer or a completed or in progress vaccination series.

Complete details of these health requirements will be furnished during the first week of class or upon request.

Register here.

 

 

EMT-Intermediate Program

Our EMT-Intermediate program is designed to provide the student with the foundation needed to function as an EMT-I in the state of New Hampshire, building upon the skills of an EMT-Basic provider. With the 1985 EMT-Intermediate National Standard Curriculum as its core, our program adds the latest New Hampshire Transitional modules so our graduates will be fully prepared to practice with a New Hampshire EMS service.

The program consists of classroom lecture, practical laboratory experiences, a hospital clinical internship, and a field EMS internship. Course and clinical work will allow students to perform advanced level patient assessment, utilize advanced airway devices (including the Combitube, LMA, and King airways), recognize lethal dysrhythmias, initiate intravenous fluid therapy, administer medications, and achieve a higher level of clinical decision-making skills.

Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs examination and subsequently apply for state licensure. Our program is approved by the New Hampshire Bureau of EMS.

A special note to non-New Hampshire residents: Our curriculum is intended to those seeking licensure in New Hampshire. If your goal is to seek licensure in another state, e.g. Massachusetts or Maine, please consider taking a program in your home state. If you are not sure if the NEEMSI EMT-Intermediate program is right for you, please call our office and we will be glad to discuss your individual situation.

Prerequisite: Current EMT-Basic certification Current BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR) card.
Included Materials: Course Handouts
Required Materials: Textbook, Uniform, FISDAP Fee, Testing Fees, NREMT Fee
Duration: Over 140 hours (four months at two nights per week)
Tuition: $750.00
Programs:

Summer 2008 (Monday & Wednesday Nights 6pm to 10pm) begins May 7th & ends August 27th 2008

Fall 2008 (Monday & Wednesday Nights 6pm to 10pm) begins September 3rd and ends December 22,2008

Register here.

Applicants to the EMT-Intermediate Program, please note:

To protect the health and safety of students and patients, students entering the EMT-Intermediate program’s field internship must maintain a health insurance policy and must present documentation of the following:

  • A test for tuberculosis administered within the six months prior to the start of the first clinical rotation.
  • Proof of immunity against Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella (German Measles), documented as either a series of two vaccinations (MMR), or positive titer to each Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella.
  • Proof of immunity to the Hepatitis B Virus, documented as a positive titer or a completed or in progress vaccination series.

Complete details of these health requirements will be furnished during the first week of class or upon request.

Register here.

 

 

Paramedic Program

As the highest level of pre-hospital care, Paramedics are highly trained members of the health-care community often responsible for bringing life-saving diagnostic and treatment skills to the patient at the scene of an emergency. The Paramedic has extensive training in pre-hospital pharmacology, advanced patient assessment, advanced airway and cardiac management, trauma management, and the pathophysiology and management of shock. The scope of practice of the paramedic is rapidly expanding thus creating a number of new employment opportunities. Our nationally accredited, 1,200 hour, 15-month long Paramedic Program is maintained and supported by clinically experienced EMS Educators and Paramedics. Our Clinical Coordinator organizes the intensive clinical and field rotations at over 50 hospitals and ALS EMS services across New England. Graduates of our program are eligible for 34 college credit hours with Granite State College or 35 credit hours with New Hampshire Technical Institute. It is NEEMSI’s goal to prepare entry-level Paramedics with the knowledge, practical skills, and behaviors necessary to provide quality patient care. Our program includes Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, International Trauma Life Support, 12 lead ECG interpretation, capnography, and the latest New Hampshire Transition Modules.

Students who successfully complete our paramedic program are eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs examination and subsequently apply for state licensure. Our program is approved by both the New Hampshire and Massachusetts state EMS offices and we are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Prerequisite: Current certification at the EMT-Basic level or higher.
Included Materials: ACLS, PALS, ITLS, and ACS 12 Lead Texts, NEEMSI Pharmacology Manual, Course Handouts
Additional Costs: Application Fee, Textbooks, Uniforms, FISDAP Fee, Insurance Fees, Testing Fees, NREMT Fee
Duration: Fifteen months (1,200 hours).
Tuition: $7,885
Programs:

Thursdays 2008 –2009 (Saturday Days, 9am to 5pm) Begins August 2008 and ends October 2009

How to apply to the Paramedic Program:

Enrollment into the NEEMSI paramedic program is open to qualified EMT-Basics or EMT-Intermediates with a track record of patient care experience. Our admissions procedures are as follows:

  • Apply online here and pay the $30 Paramedic Program application fee.
  • We will contact you to schedule an interview.
  • Assemble the remainder of your application using this document a guide. Please note that you must have certain documents in hand when you come for your interview.
  • On the day of your interview, you will be given a tour of our facilities, take entrance exam (consisting of EMS questions at the EMT-Basic level and general math questions), meet with our Program Registrar to learn about program finances, and, of course, interview with the Director. Please be on time and prepared for your interview.
  • When your application is complete we will make an admissions decision and notify you in writing.
  • Once accepted into the program, you will be sent a Matriculation Form. You must complete this form and return it to our office. Once we receive this form, you are matriculated, that is, you are “in the program.”

If you have questions about our Paramedic Program, please contact our office at (603) 663-4402.