This program leaves the traditional teaching methods behind, and adopts new and innovative methodologies for learning that have been shown to promote student interest and growth. The program minimizes the standard lecture format, and integrates state-of-the-art educational methods in order to advance student learning.
The experiential adult learning process has been designed to engage students and allow them to think openly and creatively. Program participants work both in teams and individually to achieve learning objectives. Teamwork is an important core value in healthcare and this program. Our curriculum promotes communication and interpersonal skills that are vital in today's healthcare environment.
Traditional paramedic programs present material in bulleted, outlined presentations with clinically inexperienced faculty. Our innovative program utilizes a problem and case-based curriculum to present students with assessment and treatment scenarios within the context of patient care. Course faculty are experienced ALS field and physician providers with years of multidisciplinary experience. Our faculty is able to draw upon their extensive real-world knowledge to guide, facilitate, and foster the student’s learning process.
Gain hands-on experience through cutting-edge simulations and real-world clinical settings, preparing you for success in the field.
Our 45,000 square foot, state-of-the-art educational facility in Lake Success contains some of the most innovative and cutting edge educational environments in the country. Students are afforded unparalleled learning experiences with over twenty-five high-fidelity simulation settings including adult, child, infant, and obstetrical simulators. Case-based scenarios allow program participants to learn and practice clinical decisions, integrate psychomotor skills, and receive immediate patient feedback on chosen treatment options. Additionally, students are able to interact with standardized patients (human actors) that are specifically trained to present real life patient scenarios and provide immediate feedback as to student performance.
With a healthcare network that includes: twenty-three hospitals, five trauma centers, a school of medicine, a school of graduate nursing, an advanced air medical program, and our own 9-1-1 and inter-facility ambulance agency, our students are provided unprecedented access to clinical and educational experiences unique only to Northwell Health.Currently, the following hospitals/clinical sites are primarily utilized by our paramedic program:
Healthcare in the 21st-century requires, if not demands, that paramedics work as part of a healthcare team. Individuals from across Northwell Health, as well as from across the country, come to the Center for Learning Innovation for a variety of educational experiences. As a result, students will encounter and interact with professionals from disciplines that span the entire health care continuum. How better for students to learn and understand their integral roles within a healthcare team?
Graduates of our program will be eligible to sit for a variety of Regional Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) certification examinations, as well as the National Registry Examination. Students will also receive credentialing in the following disciplines:
Our Paramedic Program features a newly structured 13-month program that complies with guidelines contained within the National Registry Psychomotor Portfolio Manual. This program will also expand the use of online learning, reducing classroom session attendance while increasing student participation in skills, simulation, and standardized patient encounter sessions.
The Northwell Health Paramedic Program has been approved by the National College Credit Recommendation Service for forty-four (44) semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category or the upper-division baccalaureate degree category, as follows: 38 in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Paramedic Sciences; 3 in Anatomy & Physiology (no lab); and 3 in Pharmacology. Please consult with your college or university to determine how you may receive credit, as it varies by institution.
The Emergency Medical Institute will periodically conduct Open House Sessions for interested/prospective Paramedic Program applicants. Interested individuals are welcome to stop by and tour the facilities, as well as meet program developers, faculty, and students. See the schedule below for our next program offering as well as our upcoming Open House Sessions
Tuesday and Thursday
6:30 PM till 10:30PM
Emergency Medical
Institute Lake Success, NY
TBD
April 14,
2026
June 17,
2027
Paramedic Original Open House Registration Form (jotform.com)
Some sessions have been modified to accommodate holiday observances and program scheduling needs. Students will be notified in advance of such changes
(Includes: Tuition-$$11,750, Educational Materials Package - $1,750 (Includes Textbooks, Course Codes, Lab Jacket, Uniforms, Medical Screening & Technology Fee)
Excludes mandatory Student Liability/Malpractice Insurance.
Understand the requirements and steps to join our program, ensuring a seamless application process.
This is a NOT an entry level course. Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Admission to the program is based upon the following criteria:
Faculty will review submissions/results and determine admission into the program. Applicants are notified of acceptance into the program within ten (10) business of their completed admissions package being submitted for review, unless the applicant has been placed on our wait list. Applicants placed on the wait list may be notified of acceptance up to seven (7) days prior to the scheduled start date of the program.
Before commencing our on-line application process, students should have available for submission the following items:
Once your on-line application has been submitted, candidates must obtain and submit two (2) reference letters: One (1) Professional Letter of Recommendation (individual must have knowledge of applicants clinical practice) and one (1) Personal Character Reference Letter. Once a completed application has been received, applicant will be scheduled for written assessments and an interview.
| Year | Academic Attrition Rate (%)* | Completing Program (%)** | Passing NYS Certification Exam-First Attempt (%) | Passing NYS Certification Exam-Overall (%) | Job Placement (%)*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.2% | 96.8% | 82.7% | 96.6% | 96.7% |
| 2023 | 22.5% | 77.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2022 | 23.8% | 76.2% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2021 | 11.8% | 88.2% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2020 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2019 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2018 | 21.5% | 78.6% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
*-Academic Attrition is only students leaving the program due to academic performance issues.
**-Completing Program does not include voluntary withdrawals from the program.
***-Placement in the field of study or related field of study upon graduation or within six (6) months.
The Northwell Health Paramedic 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)
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